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RE: Had to add gaiters!!
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Looks like they were made for it Rick. Very cool


03-15-2014, 11:16 AM
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(03-15-2014, 10:47 AM)Rick Froscheiser_imp Wrote: Added gaiters today. I used fork boots for Kawasaki W650

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Rick those look like a perfect fit, any clamps there I cant tell, I am so going to get the same ones! what year do you tell them W650?


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RE: Had to add gaiters!!
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(03-15-2014, 11:21 AM)ss2wheels_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2014, 10:47 AM)Rick Froscheiser_imp Wrote: Added gaiters today. I used fork boots for Kawasaki W650

[url=http://s122.photobucket.com/user/rfro1/media/Gaiters/DSCN0555_zps490feb46.jpg.html][Image: eeab6dd9c8555e20e5d1888d414ad193.jpg]

[url=http://s122.photobucket.com/user/rfro1/media/Gaiters/DSCN0554_zps6b62d786.jpg.html][Image: 1b26ca379de4941377c1e25d24ef4b6a.jpg]
Rick those look like a perfect fit, any clamps there I cant tell, I am so going to get the same ones! what year do you tell them W650?
Rick those look like a perfect fit, any clamps there I cant tell, I am so going to get the same ones! what year do you tell them W650?
The bottom fit tight so no clamps. Silicone on the top to slide it on. I used black zip ties on the top. PN 49006-1335.


03-15-2014, 11:29 AM
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RE: Had to add gaiters!!
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(03-15-2014, 11:29 AM)Rick Froscheiser_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2014, 11:21 AM)ss2wheels_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2014, 10:47 AM)Rick Froscheiser_imp Wrote: Added gaiters today. I used fork boots for Kawasaki W650

[url=http://s122.photobucket.com/user/rfro1/media/Gaiters/DSCN0555_zps490feb46.jpg.html][Image: eeab6dd9c8555e20e5d1888d414ad193.jpg]

[url=http://s122.photobucket.com/user/rfro1/media/Gaiters/DSCN0554_zps6b62d786.jpg.html][Image: 1b26ca379de4941377c1e25d24ef4b6a.jpg]
Rick those look like a perfect fit, any clamps there I cant tell, I am so going to get the same ones! what year do you tell them W650?
Rick those look like a perfect fit, any clamps there I cant tell, I am so going to get the same ones! what year do you tell them W650?
The bottom fit tight so no clamps. Silicone on the top to slide it on. I used black zip ties on the top. PN 49006-1335.
Rick those look like a perfect fit, any clamps there I cant tell, I am so going to get the same ones! what year do you tell them W650?
The bottom fit tight so no clamps. Silicone on the top to slide it on. I used black zip ties on the top. PN 49006-1335. Thanks Rick, your bike is gorgeous, I am really anal about my bike and those look factory,great job!


03-15-2014, 11:52 AM
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RE: Had to add gaiters!!
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Thanks again Rick. Headed down to the Kwacker shop Monday or Tuesday and ordering a set up for my new 14. Those look perfect. Gots to have them!


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Nice find Rick!


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Thank you Guth and Ferret for the great forum and the many people on this forum for sharing their ideas that inspire others.


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(03-15-2014, 11:43 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Thanks again Rick. Headed down to the Kwacker shop Monday or Tuesday and ordering a set up for my new 14. Those look perfect. Gots to have them!

Just be careful ferret, I can see them now, trying to muscle you into the purchase of some Kawasaki brand little rubber end cap covers for your levers.

Proceed with caution.


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Had to add gaiters!!
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And you simply CANNOT have Kwaka end tips on a Honda!


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Don't worry, only gen-u- ine Honda rubber end covers for me. Wink


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