Fork Gaiters

[Trigger]

A lot of parts have changed mate, though they are still the same part number.
Just look at all the bolts, nuts and washers that were originally fitted to these old girls that were in chrome. Now most of those part number which are the same are just bolts, nuts, and washers in BZP 

[Martin6]

Very true. The gaiters I took off were a shiny, smooth, almost plastic finish. Doubt they were originals though. The replacements are a dull, rubbery texture. I hope they last.

I noticed an interesting video on YouTube by Paul Henshaw, comparing Lucas rear lights. Originals: "Lucas- made in England"; genuine replacements: "Lucas- England". Expect we can guess where they are made.

[Bryanj]

Not in Brum any more

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

As well as selling the family silver when the UK utilities were sold off many famous UK brands  ended up either going into administration of just ceased trading with the names lying dormant.

The rights to some of these household names were later purchased by savvy foreign competitors who bought the often decades long reputation associated with the brand..

[Martin6]

I've read some complaints about how the replacement gaiters split after minimal use.

Years ago, I bought a product developed by a German car firm to overcome complaints about squeaking and spliting soft top roof rubbers. It's called Gummi Pflege (not named by the marketing department!). I've used it on lots of car and motorbike rubber parts. It seems to seep into the rubber and makes it more pliable. I have an old car and re-coat rubber parts every few years, it seems to work.

I've put some on my new gaiters. May help. I guess I will find out over time.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

In the car trade we used silicone grease for squeaky door rubbers.