Raid fork protectors by Twalcom

[gas boy]

Fitted some of these today - made specifically for the 1200 - but fit straight on

Twalcom by Modeltek - Raid fork protectors
(£44.99 from the Adventurebikewarehouse)

Protect your fork lowers from stone chips and debris with these Twalcom fork protectors. An easy to fit essential piece of bike protection.

 

[Deleted account 250319001]

I like them
How are they secured ?

 

[gas boy]

I like them
How are they secured ?

There are two brackets on the inside to which two tie-wraps secure the brackets to the fork legs - also included is some self adheshive tape to protect the legs where the tie-wraps attach - real easy to put on

 

[raginmund]

I got's me some..

 

[rudiemoto]

these fit the 1150 and 1200
soon i will have them on a 12

 

[Nutty]

Just fitted some of these on my new 1200. Is it me or do the screws not tighten completely? I've had to move them around a bit to avoid rattles, but they seem to be OK. We'll see after a few rides.

 

[davegs]

Protectors?

What is the point of these? just a bit more junck you have to take them off every time you remove the wheel/ braks. What real protectors are is fork gaitors to cover the moving parts. Had them o n My 1150 a pair from and R80 RT fit and have never changed a fork seal in 87,00 miles!.
But as usual junk rules and doubtless they will be brought like some of the other rubbish available.
Dave GS

 

[Nutty]

What is the point of these? just a bit more junck you have to take them off every time you remove the wheel/ braks. What real protectors are is fork gaitors to cover the moving parts. Had them o n My 1150 a pair from and R80 RT fit and have never changed a fork seal in 87,00 miles!.
But as usual junk rules and doubtless they will be brought like some of the other rubbish available.
Dave GS

They protect the forks from stone chips, and AFAIK don't have to be removed to take the front wheel off. With only 2 screws holding each one on, even if you do have to remove them, it would only take about 5 seconds per side. I'd rather that than chipped forks on a brand new bike.

 

[ChrisH Kerry]

What is the point of these?
as usual junk rules and doubtless they will be brought like some of the other rubbish available.

So you don't like them then ?!!

 

[Steptoe]

They protect the forks from stone chips,

As does an old inner tube cable tied around the lower legs.

 

[luke scott]

As does an old inner tube cable tied around the lower legs.

Which is fine if your GS is a rat bike. But realistically Neill there are very few rat bikes on this site.

 

[Nutty]

As does an old inner tube cable tied around the lower legs.

As a rider of a 1200 one has certain standards.

 

[Udders]

As a rider of a 1200 one has certain standards.

And one day they may get to the giddy heights of 1150 standards!

 

[MattW]

As does an old inner tube cable tied around the lower legs.

Duct tape (silver if you're posh)

 

[justabof]

As a rider of a 1200 one has certain standards.

And, one would not wish to be seen paying less than £45 for two pieces of moulded plastic and some cable ties and tape....

 

[Nutty]

And, one would not wish to be seen paying less than £45 for two pieces of moulded plastic and some cable ties and tape....

You got it.

 

[Paul S]

Why not just use some protective vynal from Humvee

 

[Nutty]

Why not just use some protective vynal from Humvee

Now you tell me

 

[Dr Bones]

Or... take a trip to B&Q

http://www.ktmforum.co.uk/general-discussion/13759-cheap-fork-guards.html

http://www.4strokes.com/tech/lwrfrkpr.asp

 

[Paul S]

Now you tell me

Yep a well kept secret:

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287467