Author Topic: Gaiters ... (Read 18325 times)

Gio · « **on:** January 03, 2015, 10:57:40 AM »

Decided to get a pair for the K75s as fork sliders still in reasonable shape and replacing seals anyway, but gaiters are new to me. They did not come with any kind of securing method so wondering what the best option would be - I've read suggestions ranging from nothing through zip/cable ties to painted hose clamps ... can anyone confirm what method was used on stock bikes when fitted with gaiters?

Gaiters supplied are pattern (for K series), 17 ridge and approx. 40/43mm with a 10 mm channel at top, 57/60mm with an 11mm channel bottom.

Scott_ · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2015, 11:20:30 AM »

No matter which method you use to secure them, don't forget a couple of holes in the gaitor.

1 at the top to allow air in/out when if flexes, and 1 at the bottom to allow for draining of collected moisture/leaked oil......

The holes may be placed on the backside so not visible.

Chaos · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2015, 01:52:45 PM »

Just use zip ties. Cheap, easy, effective. Since K's didn't come stock with gaiters "stock equipment" is a moot point :riding:

johnny · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2015, 02:28:23 PM »

the problem with gaiters in a sandy environment... and in a sandy salty environment... is that stuff finds its way into the gaiters and getts compacted at the seal cover and caint finds it way out...

i sometimes gotts a coffee cup of sand outta there... then had to getts the sand outta the seal and renew my suspension fluid...

my solution earlier on was to slit the gaiters from the top to the bottom and put them on with the slit facing backwards... that way i could cut the top and bottom zip ties and warsh it out periodically...

butts then i smartened up and gotts some traxxion... 100% yeeeehaaaa...

donts know if they will fit the 75s... they certainly fitts the 1100rs...

j o

Gio · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2015, 03:05:07 PM »

Thanks for the tips / feedback. I didn't think the S ever came with Gaitors - but thought some other models may have. I also saw that thread johnny but I think the OP concluded that the traxxion units interefered with the fork brace on his S.

Gio

detbmw · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2015, 03:39:06 PM »

Quote from: Gio on January 03, 2015, 10:57:40 AM

Decided to get a pair for the K75s as fork sliders still in reasonable shape and replacing seals anyway, but gaiters are new to me. They did not come with any kind of securing method so wondering what the best option would be - I've read suggestions ranging from nothing through zip/cable ties to painted hose clamps ... can anyone confirm what method was used on stock bikes when fitted with gaiters?

Gaiters supplied are pattern (for K series), 17 ridge and approx. 40/43mm with a 10 mm channel at top, 57/60mm with an 11mm channel bottom.

Thanks for posting this! Gaiters have been on my wish list, I just ordered a set like yours from Motorworks.

Gio · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2015, 04:55:41 PM »

Most welcome - in fact that's where I ordered my gaiters from. I'm thinking the wider black zip ties will work just fine.

Gio

PS - Just noticed that the front of my Haynes manual has a pic of a shiny new red K75s - with gaiters ... so perhaps they were fitted for some markets ..? Either way they serve a purpose and add to the look of the bike to my mind.

pdg · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2015, 05:10:22 PM »

I used normal black zip ties on mine and they're fine.

There wasn't anything holding them on when I got the bike and they used to slide all over the place, never staying put......

TimTyler · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2015, 05:15:23 PM »

Mine have been attached with stainless clamps for almost 20k miles. I remove the clamps a couple of times a year to check for crap build-up and the fork seal tops are always clean.

detbmw · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2015, 09:00:01 PM »

Quote from: Gio on January 03, 2015, 04:55:41 PM

Most welcome - in fact that's where I ordered my gaiters from.

I saw the company name on the paper in your picture, Googled it, and found the gaiters.

Gio · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2015, 08:49:26 AM »

Well as a shameless plug (I have no affiliation or interests) I got all my stuff (incl the new to me low seat kit) from Motorworks whilst the bike was over in the UK - always got excellent advice / service. I think their prices are reasonable (exchange rate pending) but shipping cost overseas can be expensive ...

rbm · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2015, 10:40:49 AM »

The Rancho RS1952 shock boot also works as a K100/K75 fork gaiter. These are readily available through Internet stores and at aftermarket automotive stores and cost very little. That's what I'm using on my K75:

A large selection of motorcycle gaiters are also available through mail order from Gaiterman.

detbmw · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2015, 03:56:46 PM »

Quote from: detbmw on January 03, 2015, 03:39:06 PM

Quote from: Gio on January 03, 2015, 10:57:40 AM
Decided to get a pair for the K75s as fork sliders still in reasonable shape and replacing seals anyway, but gaiters are new to me. They did not come with any kind of securing method so wondering what the best option would be - I've read suggestions ranging from nothing through zip/cable ties to painted hose clamps ... can anyone confirm what method was used on stock bikes when fitted with gaiters?

Gaiters supplied are pattern (for K series), 17 ridge and approx. 40/43mm with a 10 mm channel at top, 57/60mm with an 11mm channel bottom.

Thanks for posting this! Gaiters have been on my wish list, I just ordered a set like yours from Motorworks.

My gaiters arrived last Saturday! Unfortunately, I was at a buddy's garage mounting a new Shinko on the rear of my K75S and didn't check the mail. I found a slip in the box this morning. But the Post Office is closed for a holiday, so I have to wait until tomorrow to get them.

Motorhobo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2015, 08:51:32 PM »

Sweet looking bike rbm...nice work.

Mongrel · « **Reply #14 on:** January 23, 2015, 01:06:59 AM »

I've got gaiters on mine (they're cracking and will probably need to be replaced in a year or two). Stainless clamps work great for me.

kris · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2015, 06:37:14 PM »

Very sweet looking bike!! Great job.

detbmw · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2015, 02:58:09 PM »

Gio,

I finally got around to putting the gaiters on my bike.

matjas · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2017, 10:51:29 AM »

Quote from: detbmw on March 17, 2015, 02:58:09 PM

Gio,

I finally got around to putting the gaiters on my bike.

Hi. Do not wanna set up a new t hread but just bought gaiters for my k1100lt which were previously installed on some k100.
Problem is I wonder they could be too long? I mean they might not be compressed all the way?

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Christopherguzzi · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2017, 12:16:18 PM »

One plus among other more practical aspects imho is that gaiters give the front end a beefier look on these older bikes with smaller circumference forks.
:2thumbup:

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2017, 03:11:22 PM »

Another reason for gaiters is the never ending desire to reduce shiny metal surfaces on my bikes. I see my bricks as the anti-V twin.

Laitch · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2017, 04:59:37 PM »

Quote from: matjas on September 16, 2017, 10:51:29 AM

Hi. Do not wanna set up a new t hread but just bought gaiters for my k1100lt which were previously installed on some k100.

What does measuring tell you? Are the openings of the gaiters the same diameter as your stanchions? Measure their length. Are they longer than the distance between the top of the slider and the bottom brace?

Snowman · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2017, 07:36:51 PM »

I've used these neoprene fork guards with great success. Easy velcro on and off. Only $10 and I think look better than gaiters.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neoprene-Motorcycle-Fork-Guards-Made-in-Minneapolis-by-NOJ-Gear-USA-/181225256196?var=&hash=item2a31ddf504:m:mGINOrUwg4sD659sQBreR8A&vxp=mtr

matjas · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2017, 07:56:01 AM »

Quote from: Snowman on September 18, 2017, 07:36:51 PM

I've used these neoprene fork guards with great success. Easy velcro on and off. Only $10 and I think look better than gaiters.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neoprene-Motorcycle-Fork-Guards-Made-in-Minneapolis-by-NOJ-Gear-USA-/181225256196?var=&hash=item2a31ddf504:m:mGINOrUwg4sD659sQBreR8A&vxp=mtr

I beg to differ.
The neoprene gaiters actually collect the road grime and do nasty @! Sanding to the chrome legs.

If anything you need the original rubber stuff. And imho it looks the s..it :)

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Blue · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2017, 08:29:23 AM »

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