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accordion type Fork Boots

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I'm thinking of installing accordion type fork boots on my front forks (1973 RT3) Has anyone bought and installed a set of these, if so where did you get them? I like the looks and protection of accordion type. While I'm rebuilding my forks I'd like to install a set. Thanks!
19 Feb 2021 08:51 #1

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Replied by nhsteve on topic accordion type Fork Boots

I installed a set on a '74 360A. I got them from an overseas vendor on eBay ( I think they were on Taiwan maybe??). Decent quality and haven't deteriorated in 5 years. They are not so big or long that they look goofy. If I can find the link again I will post.

 
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Replied by Schu on topic accordion type Fork Boots

I put them on my 400 and 360. There are plenty to choose from on eBay.
 
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CT1B, CT1C, JT1, JT2, DT360A, GT80B, DT100B, DT125B,
DT175B, DT175C, DT250B, DT400B, Z50, SCR950

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Replied by MarkT on topic accordion type Fork Boots

x100 on this.  A few years ago there were less available than there are now...  I tried to find some for a later DT175 (came with boots from the factory).  I bought a couple of sets on ebay advertised to fit and they were so big I think both forks would have fit in one boot!

Finally I found a seller in Indonesia that listed the dimensions.  The ones they sent were an exact replica of the 79 DT175 boots.  Perfect fit.
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic accordion type Fork Boots

I ordered these from ebay last month and are of decent quality:



  
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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