Does anybody know where to get a set of 35mm fork gaiters (boots) that actually fit an XS650? 1980 XS650G.
Do you know which Emgo boots you used? Making a rubber bushing for the top isn't a problemGood luck.
I just went through this.
tried the shock bellows at autozone - they did fit(ish) but they have a taper to them and look really cheesy. They look like you got em at autozone haha.
I ended up settling on a set of triumph gaiters and making a ring for the top. The bottom eliminates the dust cover and has a bead that sits in the groove.
the ones I got were made by emgo and were nice quality rubber.
Yes.Are the gaiters just for looks, or do they offer a functional purpose?
Bikes I've had in the past with the gaiters.... slide one end up and wipe down the tube with an oily rag every month or so... no rust problems.Does the chrome rust when covered for so long?
Back in the day... used to work on fork lifts. We'd fill in pits/nicks on the hydraulic pistons with silver solder. Dress down with a fine, single cut file and you couldn't see 'em. Salvaged many a piston that way. Never thought to try it on fork tubes.I've heard of filling pits in the forks with JB Weld. Gaiters will hide that sin nicely.
Yes.
Stops rock chips and such on the fork tubes... keeps dirt out of the fork seals.... handy at hiding rust pits from existing rock chip dings.... and they look good.
Bikes I've had in the past with the gaiters.... slide one end up and wipe down the tube with an oily rag every month or so... no rust problems.