Scooterotica

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

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

cheers chris

bristolmod wrote:I've managed to put some standard gaitors on "fat" front dampers.

Hi Chris

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

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.

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

They look spot on to me.

Thanks Chris

bristolmod wrote:if you want me to measure the diameter at the top please shout.

If you wouldn't mind, I'd appreciate it. Want to see how they compare to the Armstrongs. Thanks.

Rakki, they look a very good fit, thanks for the info.

tom-wsp wrote:+1 use BSA one's probably got a set in the shop if you wanna pick em up tomorrow mate

Tom, how much are they a pair pls?

Thanks all.

Stu

£10 posted to forum members