front damper /gator options
ok a friend needs some front dampers and would like the stiffer "fat" ones but he also wants gators does anyone know who does "fat" gators is there such a thing 
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I've managed to put some standard gaitors on "fat" front dampers.
They're about £9 on Ebay.
Simply cut off the inner "lip" top and bottom with a scalpal, and chuck them in a bowl of boiling water.
Its an effort, but you will be able to get them on the dampers with a bit of effort (remove dampers from forks for ease of use)
Chris
They're about £9 on Ebay.
Simply cut off the inner "lip" top and bottom with a scalpal, and chuck them in a bowl of boiling water.
Its an effort, but you will be able to get them on the dampers with a bit of effort (remove dampers from forks for ease of use)
Chris
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cheers chris
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Hi Chrisbristolmod wrote:I've managed to put some standard gaitors on "fat" front dampers.
Could you take a photo and post up of these pls?
Have 2 pairs of dampers at the moment, neither correct...too thin & too fat.
Fat ones are Armstrong Indian, what make are yours?
Cheers
Stu
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As requested- the gaitors are so tight on the damper that I can't slide them off!! The dampers are chrome and have "AF" stamped on them- if you want me to measure the diameter at the top please shout.

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I have fat Indian dampers and set of BSA Bantam gaitors from eBay for them. Fit is okay without cutting, but I did put jubilee clips to top (don't know if they're necessary).




+1 use BSA one's probably got a set in the shop if you wanna pick em up tomorrow mate
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They look spot on to me.
Thanks Chris
Rakki, they look a very good fit, thanks for the info.
Thanks all.
Stu
If you wouldn't mind, I'd appreciate it. Want to see how they compare to the Armstrongs. Thanks.bristolmod wrote:if you want me to measure the diameter at the top please shout.
Rakki, they look a very good fit, thanks for the info.
Tom, how much are they a pair pls?tom-wsp wrote:+1 use BSA one's probably got a set in the shop if you wanna pick em up tomorrow mate
Thanks all.
Stu
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