Bonneville Fork Gaiters

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  1. Hillbonne

    Hillbonne New Member

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    #1 Hillbonne, Feb 7, 2017
    The fitting instructions for Bonneville fork gaiters ( A9638018 ) state :
    "Slide the bottom of the gaiter into position over the outer fork tube ensuring that the vent holes in the gaiter face towards the outside of the motorcycle."
    Does anyone know why the vent holes should face to the outside?
    I would have thought it would be better for preventing any ingress of moisture or dirt if the holes
    faced the rear or the inside?
    Thanks for any replies.
     
  2. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    #2 stevethegoolie, Feb 7, 2017
    I would have the holes facing backwards. Seems logical to do so.:)

    But hey, what do I know?:confused:

    Well ... I know it seems logical to have the holes facing backwards.:)
     
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  3. MrOrange

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    #3 MrOrange, Feb 7, 2017
    Have to concur in that, facing backwards so no rain forced in and also presumably be at lowest point to allow them to drain, if required.
     
  4. Hogster

    Hogster Active Member

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    #4 Hogster, Feb 7, 2017
    Face towards the motorcycle, as in towards the rear as opposed to away from ie facing forwards. Makes sense to me on this occasion but on a different day maybe not!
     
  5. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    #5 darkman, Feb 9, 2017
    I would think its so you can see if you have blown a fork seal :)
     
  6. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #6 steve lovatt, Feb 9, 2017
    I put mine facing backwards
     
  7. H.O.

    H.O. Noble Member

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    #7 H.O., Feb 9, 2017
    Just looked at mine and they are facing backwards, fitted years ago by a triumph main dealer.
     
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  8. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #8 MickEng, Feb 9, 2017
    I followed the official Triumph fork gaiter fitting instructions which as you stated said holes to the outside, which I did.
    Couldnt quite understand the reasoning for it but with it being so specific an instruction I complied.
    Still much improved on the plastic stone guards.
     
  9. Hillbonne

    Hillbonne New Member

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    #9 Hillbonne, Feb 17, 2017
     
  10. Hillbonne

    Hillbonne New Member

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    #10 Hillbonne, Feb 17, 2017
    It looks like I will give an answer to my original question.
    Looking at many new Bonnevilles at the Munich Motorcycle show - all the vent holes faced inwards,
    in other words - towards the other fork leg.
    So I think the Triumph fitting instructions are incorrect. To me, inwards is the best direction.
    The rear of the fork leg might be in a low pressure area at high speeds? & If the holes are at the back
    maybe moisture or dirt could could get sucked in? Or am I getting a bit scientific ?
     
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  11. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #11 MickEng, Feb 17, 2017
    Sounds like using a bit of common sense is going to be best.
    I am going to turn mine inwards as your observations from the show suggest.
    Thanks for the feedback.
     
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