Kawasaki vs. Kijima Gaiters

[White Dog_imp]

I now have the Kawasaki OEM gaiters and offer the following comparison of measurements. In summary, the Kijima gaiters are larger, longer and looser fitting than the Kawasaki ones. The looseness of the Kijima gaiters at the bottom is a plus, as any water that gets into the gaiters will fall out much easier than the tighter-fitting Kawasaki. Stylewise, IMO the Kawasaki "look better on the CB1100 and look more "authentic to the cycle." Both of these gaiters are fully enclosed and require removing of forks to install. Plus, rubber will stretch but does not shrink.

Belllows Dia. Kawa 65mm Kijima 85mm
Gaiters Top Kawa 39mm Kijima 41mm
Gaiters Btm Kawa 59mm Kijima 65mm
Gaiters Lgth Kawa 180mm Kijima 210mm

CB1100 Fork Dia. = 41mm
CB1100 Fork Seal top dia. = 62mm

1" = 25.4mm