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500 K1 Fork Gaiters DS options ?
« on: October 05, 2022, 11:21:13 AM »
Are the DS aftermarket front fork gaiters any good @ £23.94 against £42 each?

DS do not list a genuine engine gasket set but do list genuine cylinder headgaskets what are the options please?

I've arranged for Philpots to do my front forks but was surprised that the new DS aftermaket ones are a similar price if not a tad cheaper.


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Re: 500 K1 Fork Gaiters DS options ?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2022, 11:57:00 AM »
Aftermarket forks are not the same quality as the originals Ted. The hard chrome that Philpots apply will also last a lot longer than what is on the aftermarket ones. I can't remember who it was on the forum but the aftermarket ones they bought started pitting at under 5 years old.
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