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Cheap fork gaiters

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Grahamdermagraphica, Feb 4, 2014.

  1. Grahamdermagraphica

    Grahamdermagraphica New Member

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    I was looking for some gaiters for my xj550 cafe racer project. I couldn't find any that I liked at the right price so I ended up buying these universal steering rack boots from good old ebay for 8 pounds with free postage. They are slightly loose on the fork but they nip up really well with a cable tie. And they fit my fork brace perfectly. Cut a hole in the rear to let air in and out and jobs done. Easy.
     

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    Here they are fitted.
     

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    very nice find .

    looking good
     
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    I also like it. Another thing to troll for on ebay :p
     
    zap2504, Feb 14, 2014
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    where did you get the fork brace?
     
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    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    User Bendoza did the same thing last August.

    $8 fork gaiters

    I should get off my butt and do that one of these years...
     
    schmuckaholic, Feb 19, 2014
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    Looks like a TKAT fork brace...
     
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    The fork brace came with the bike when I bought it. I dont actually know the make. It was just sat resting loosley on the forks. I used mountain bike innertube pieces as shims to give it a snug fit.
     
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    Member PAULHEWI should know as I think it was his bike a few years ago.
     
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