Neoprene fork protectors

[yoashman]

Im thinking about taking the plastic fork gurds off my bike as they are a bit worn with some holes in places, and replacing them with some neoprene fork protectors, has anyone used these, pros-cons? Iv heard that they can hold moisture, but then again if you clean them every now and again it shouldnt be too much of a worry??? Also I may put some hard plastic for protectors on as well as the neoprene, anyone know where I can get a set, Iv been into the bike shops here but there all made for certin bikes, is there a unieversal one, where could I get it? Thanks alot.

[kbikey]

I put some on my KLR about 2500 miles ago, so far so good. I let you know if they're keepers in a year or so. Seal Savers is the brand, They sell by the tube size.They offer two lengths ,the person I bought mine from said the shorter length was for conventional forks.
Scince I was at a trade show and could get them cheaper than normal I bought both lengths and put the long ones on.
I haven't pulled them off to check underneath yet,don't know how you could do that without pulling the forks off anyhow.

[bacardi23]

Hey there... I have some neoprene myself on my 2002 yamaha DT125R.. I have them for about 3 years and they're still in great shape... Acerbis makes these that I have....

Cya...

Vando

[KTMmartin]

I've got velcro ones for my bike. Preventative measure to stop frame seal wear - so hopefully won't be able to tell if they worked or not. Cost around £20 so pricey for what they are, but it makes the bike look cool so money well spent

[bacardi23]

well..they do look alot better than that stock rubber thingys that protect the chrome and only cost me 20€ (euro) you can see (slightly) here on my DT125R (it's my little stupid brother on the bike tho )....

later....

Vando

[stuxtttr]

Have looked at these myself they seem pretty good, I thought the advantage with the velcro ones was that you could periodiically remove them to check underneath. I replaced the stock gaitors on my TTR with some aftermarket ones and they were much better quality. I think they were polisports. They were more rubbery as opposed to the Yamy ones which seemed plasticky and brittle plus very thin.

Chain stay protectors for mountain bikes seem very similar they may be worth a look.

[bacardi23]

Forgot to post the link... here it is: YouTube - SERPA

[DavePortugal]

You have to be careful that no grit or small bits of dirt find the way in (when you mount them or if they develop a small tear) as the gaiter will hold it tight against the fork tubes causing wear and, eventually, oil leaks.