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What is the best way to fit front fork gaiters to my 1973 triumph T140.thanks

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Gaiters, I can assume you are referring to the rubber telescopic spring covers on each fork. There is only one way to change these I'm afraid and that means the forks have to come off the bike and come apart on the bench.Triumph never did anything easy! Take the oppurtunity to clean the forks,replace the oil seals and change the fork oil and inspect all the bits.(might as well) When installing the new gaiters the info I have says to use a light oil to help slip them into place by hand with an even pressure.No screwdrivers or pliers. Hope this has helped,nice to chat with another British fan,good luck with the job.Cheers

Testimonial: "thanks for answering my question but i had already one, the other one i put on using two pliers with forks upside down clamped in a vice light oil app"

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http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/127801-650-cam-in-750-a.html

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