Replacing R90/6 Gaiters? Best way?

[brainep]

What's the quickest/easiest way to replace a set of front fork gaiters on a '76 R90/6? My old ones are dry-rotted and I have a replacement set ready to go.

Thanks, Brian

 

[20774]

Remove front wheel and axle. Remove fender stays. Remove caliper. Drain fork fluid. Drop sliders. Change gaiters. Change fork seals. Reverse process. Check for stiction; ensure proper realignment.

 

[shire2000]

Kurt is 100% right.

 

[brainep]

Thanks guys....I will get 'er done ASAP. BK

 

[jforgo]

Don't forget!

While you are in there, replace the bottoming bumper which sits in the bottom of the slider - yours is likely disintegrated and is creating a gooey, chunky mess.
Also replace the little copper washer which sits at the bottom of the damping rod.

 

[Icebat]

11 Rib or 13 Rib Gaiters?

BMW sells both. If you don't have a set on the bike to compare, is there a measurement taken somewhere on the forks that correlates to which type gaiter to get?

Thanks,

Thom