79 DOHC Dust seals/Dust covers & Gaiters

[stillbuster]

When I change out my fork seals, should I also change out the dust covers?
The ones on my bike appear to be in good shape.

I am also looking at going with gaiters.  Will the gaiters that are listed for SOHC's fit the same on my DOHC?

[shinyribs]

I think gaiters require a particular dust cover that the seat up against. When you look at ordering them it should tell you.''Should''. I tried looking them up but could only find gaitors for SOHC's.

[sgtslag]

Measure the OD of the tubes, upper, and lower.  Buy a set of gators with the correct ID's, use black zip ties to secure them in place (NOTE:  they will secure below the dust covers, on the fork tubes, themselves, not the dust covers).  I did that, they work perfectly.  I also re-used the original dust covers.  No need to make it any harder than it already is.  Put in new seals, and new fluid, add in gators, and enjoy the ride!

They sell the gators in different colors, and different ID's, so just find a set with the correct ID's (upper and lower), and they will work perfectly.  You will not find them spec'ed for your bike, as they were never equipped with them from the factory.  Cheers!

[shinyribs]

sgtslag wrote

  You will not find them spec'ed for your bike, as they were never equipped with them from the factory.

I did not realize that. That really clears thing up alot!

[stillbuster]

Thanks guys.
One more week and I am back home and in the shop!