Fork boots on USD forks

Discussion in 'TR650' started by rride, Mar 29, 2015.

  1. rride Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    .
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada 650, someday
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW F650 Strada, Kawasaki Versys 650
    I have not seen it yet, but with all of you serious off-road riders here, have any of you put fork boots over the lower fork tubes yet? Or either the velcro fork tube covers (if there is not enough room for the rubber boot accordion folds.) Replacing fork seals seems needless, especially if you are a tight-wad like me.

    THANKS!!
    rride, Mar 29, 2015
    #1

  2. duibhceK Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Chapel of the Well, Belgium
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    TRX850; WR450F; XT660Z Tenere
    I use Kriega neoprene fork socks on the TR. On my XTZ I had Acerbis neoprene socks. Both work well.
    duibhceK, Mar 29, 2015
    #2

  3. tweber Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Annual Tour de Go West
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr 650 terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Zippo
    Seal savers Neoprene with 23,000 miles with them... No issues
    tweber, Mar 29, 2015
    #3

  4. rride Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    .
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Strada 650, someday
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW F650 Strada, Kawasaki Versys 650
    Thanks guys! The old RS-1952 telescopic fork boots look like room to fit and heat from the dual discs could be a problem on USD forks tubes. Your solutions look much better. I'm on the road only, so both of those should almost be permanent installations, and not that big of deal if they aren't.

    I appreciate it!! I love the USD forks, and want to guard from the dreaded fork seal leaks.
    rride, Mar 30, 2015
    #4