progress

I got some work done on the XS650 stocker this week, and hope to have it rolling soon. The TC Bros. Choppers swing arm bushings were a perfect fit, and also the All Balls tapered steering bearings.


One problem, the dust seals that came with the fork seals in the All Balls kit didn't fit right.

They are too short.

I'd thought about using gaiters, so decided to fit some for a '69-'70 Triumph Bonneville.

The end that goes to the top on the Triumph has a lip...

...that is a perfect fit on the Yamaha lower.

The other end doesn't fit the tubes. There are a few ways to remedy this, but I decided to use the All Balls dust seals.

They have an OD slightly bigger than the ID of the gaiters.

So, fold them in a C shape and pop them in and unfold. It is a tight interference fit, but I also glued them in place. It should work alright, and does look nice. If is doesn't work, I'll make some rubber bushings and use a hose clamp or zip tie. I also added vent holes in the bottom side on the lowest bellow in the back, so they won't be affected by pressure from fork movement.