BRING BACK FORK BOOTS!!

[Drencrom]

but yeah.. they look crap.

That there is the issue. Some forks suit them (or vice versa) like RS Quadra's or Indy's, but some look better without them - Bombers, Judy's, Manitou for example. Pace without a shadow of a doubt should not have them. Used to see RC-35's every now and again with boots and it just made me feel a bit weird.

But then I'm a tart who likes fettling, so maintenance wasn't/isn't an issue for me. Maybe that and trying not to use nice forks in bad weather.

 

[The Ken]

yes they don't look good but I have had my mag 21's since '94 and they have only been pumped up 4 times, never been serviced and the stanchions are mint and the seals look new. I put that down to the boots, it's not just dirt they keep out - they keep out light which degrades rubber and plastic.

 

[hot chilli]

one difference between some older forks ie mag 21's (got to have the sl ti vesion )

is those forks used steel stantions, alot of forks like Z1's etc are ally.

 

[Tc]

Boots

They should have offered coloured boots & maybe people wouldve been swayed to keep em on!
TC

 

[The Jesuit]

Boots just collect and hide the dirt and grime from everyday riding....besides, they are too fruity for my tastes. Just MHO.

 

[The Ken]

Boots just collect and hide the dirt and grime from everyday riding....

no they keep the dirt out, that's the point, mine are minty underneath and they were last cleaned 4 years ago. My bombers which don't have them need cleaned after every ride.

 

[Tc]

Boots

Gotta say my Judys are immaculate under the boots after years of use!
And I still say coloured boots are a good idea!
TC

 

[dyna-ti]

This is sounds like definitive proof If logic didnt tell us that already

 

[jonnymcenroe]

i'm currently zipping boots to my Manitou sx's half way down the stanchions.

get the looks and keep the seal best of both worlds? (not road-tested them yet )

 

[We_are_Stevo]

Best that they are the type that 'tie top and bottom - if the bottom is a loose fit on the fork leg then, yes, they will allow the dirt inside - with serious consequences for the maintenance shy...