silshooter
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These fork protectors might be a wise investment, found them through the vintage MX group. http://bermmotorsports.com/collections/street-shock-sox
This is addressed to Phil, but I can answer it. The forks need to be partially disassembled. You need to slide the fork tubes out of the triple tree, slip off the plastic things at the top of the sliders, slip on the gaiters and slide the fork tubes back into the triple tree. Therefore, you need to remove the front wheel and calipers and hoses from the fork as well as the fender. It isn't difficult and well worth the effort.Hi Phil,
Do the front forks have to be disassembled to install the Triumph gaiters?
"We recommend removing the Shock Sox after each day of riding. Do not leave the Shock Sox on while washing your motorcycle. Remove the Shock Sox and hand-wash with a garden hose, or in a sink with warm soapy water. Lay the Shock Sox flat, and let dry. Once dry, install Shock Sox back on your forks. The beauty of Shock Sox is that they are removable for easy cleaning and great fork seal protection. Don’t be lazy…leaving the Shock Sox on during cleaning will trap moisture and grit, potentially causing fork seal leakage!"When I viewed the site for the Shock Socks they recommended that the Socks be removed after each ride. They don't specify why and I can only assume it is for cleaning purposes.
Those look pretty nice. Maybe the wife should start selling them.I couldn't buy the shock sox in the U.K., so I made a pair from an old wetsuit. Wife was very good sewing velcro to the neoprene - ouch!!! I have had them on for three years and the stanchions still look new underneath and no fork seal issues (yet!!). I had to put a cable tie around the bottom to stop them occasionally sliding upwards. Didn't know you should remove them when washing the bike, though, but I keep spraying under them with WD40. Will take them off to wash the bike next time.