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Fork boots/gaiters

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Anybody put boots/gaiters on a GS300, GS250, or GS400?

Looking to get some online but not too confident about the measurements I'm getting from Amazon product descriptions.
 
I would not shop by Model, but only by fork and boot millimeter diameter description. A popular and good fitting gaiter for the larger GS's is the Rancho RS 1952. Only about 8 bucks a pair. May be too large for your fork diameter. I can tell you the above mentioned boots are on my 80' 1100E. See if your forks are the same, however I am almost sure they are smaller.
But like I said search for compatible boots by mm.
 
Thanks for all the info folks!

Here are the relevant measurements if anyone is interested:

Fork upper diameter: 33 mm
Fork lower Diameter: 55 mm
Fork travel/stroke: 140 mm

Does anyone have any similar to this? Also - are the Ranchos slit at the bottom?
 
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I just measured my bikes. the 1100 upper tube is 37mm. The 550 is 35mm.
Yes, the ranchos are slit at the bottom to allow better fit. I left my oem dust caps on and fit the pleat on the gaiter right to that and then zip tied.
Wegs was right on with his info.
It may be common knowledge, but it was not to me, that you should cut a small triangle out of the back of the gaiter tho let air in and our so when your shocks move they dont create a vaccuum and the boot gets all sucked in. Worked for me.
 
loud et said:
I just measured my bikes. the 1100 upper tube is 37mm. The 550 is 35mm.
Yes, the ranchos are slit at the bottom to allow better fit. I left my oem dust caps on and fit the pleat on the gaiter right to that and then zip tied.
Wegs was right on with his info.
It may be common knowledge, but it was not to me, that you should cut a small triangle out of the back of the gaiter tho let air in and our so when your shocks move they dont create a vaccuum and the boot gets all sucked in. Worked for me.
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Geez I swear. GSR folks are amazing. People always measuring things, giving input.

So glad I stumbled across this place.
 
I have some fork boots I got for my EX-500 a few years ago.
I ended up not using them, but they are the kind that wrap around and attach with velcro.
They work good and are adjustable.
 
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