ATC 250sx aftermarket fork boots

[TecateDan]

Rebuilt my sx forks tonight and the stock boots are shot. Looks like they are discontinued (supprise supprise) wondering how the ones from ebay are or if anyone has a recomendation???

[tri again]

I saw some on dratv but haven't measured them yet.

I need a few sets myself. Gonna wait till summer tho.

Nice recent post on the 250ES boots but not sx.

Have you tried the search key?

[TecateDan]

I did try the search key and google but nothing! All of the aftermarket onles look like they need a clamp on the bottom and I don't like that!!!

[Flyingw]

Ive bought SX aftermarket boots off Ebay. No issues....

[Flyingw]

Oh, I use zip strips top and bottom to secure them.

[TecateDan]

Did the bottoms snap on like the oem ones or did you have to use Zip ties? The OEM basically snap into place on the bottom

[Flyingw]

The aftermarket boots are not form fitting like the OEM boots. Zip ties were required.

[tri again]

The aftermarket boots are not form fitting like the OEM boots. Zip ties were required.

do you remember the name of mfg?
the big red guy said rocky mtn atv and get the 58 inch ones for the big reds.

dratv said his are very stretchy and has all measurements but not sure what they fit.
I haven't taken one apart yet.

I know ripped boots hold water so I've been blowing them out with compressed air and hit 'em with some wd and feel guilty about not fixing them.

Wonder if they're better off withOUT boots at all as opposed to ripped ones.

wow, I must be running out of things to worry about.
Cabin fever's done and got a hold of me.

[Flyingw]

These are the ones I typically buy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-ATC-250SX-Front-Shock-Fork-Boots-250-SX-BLACK-/170918901118?hash=item27cb8f757e&item=170918901118&pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[tri again]

These are the ones I typically buy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-ATC-250SX-Front-Shock-Fork-Boots-250-SX-BLACK-/170918901118?hash=item27cb8f757e&item=170918901118&pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

nice.

didn't see a mention of sold in pairs but assume they are.

The big red boots look to take 1/2 hr to do.

Anything special to look out for on the sx boot change?
MAYbe consider changing fork oil while they're off?

Glad you found them, I've been searching too.
Thanks

[Flyingw]

Sx forks take about the same time but it is a goot time to change the oil in the forks since they are off the trike. If the seals are old then you might as well do it up right. Rebuild the forks (oil/seals) maybe even some fresh front brake pads and prehaps some front wheel bearings and seals. I hate taking stuff apart so if I'm going to take the front end apart and the soft parts are in question, change em and that way you know exactly what their condition is. Annotate those parts replacements somewhere so no guessing games later. Having an hour meter on your trike is soooooo helpful when documenting things like this rather than by date. Tracking hours is much more effective for determining actual useage.

[Gripit'n'ripit]

Depending on the riding, you might want to consider shock skins.
http://www.dirtskins.com/product_p/dsfrkskn01-2.htm

I prefer them for sand and dirt. Maybe not the best choice for mud or ice.

[TecateDan]

I'm doing aall this change the oil in the forks since they are off the trike. If the seals are old then you might as well do it up right. Rebuild the forks (oil/seals) maybe even some fresh front brake pads and prehaps some front wheel bearings and seals

[tri again]

Depending on the riding, you might want to consider shock skins.
http://www.dirtskins.com/product_p/dsfrkskn01-2.htm

I prefer them for sand and dirt. Maybe not the best choice for mud or ice.
aaaah,
so you can take them off after a ride and oil your shockshafts.
Sounds better than hoping water and salt doesn't get into ripped boots and stay there.

I really need to do something, but pretty sure I'll need to change at least 3 or 4 sets.
or kick myself when the shafts are corroded.

Brings me back to my orig question,
are we better off with ripped boots or none at all.

[TecateDan]

The stock boots are suppose to drain on the bottom the way they are designed that's why I'm curios about the after market ones. Ripped vs none depends on if you want to buy seals more often or if you want to eventually buy forks.

[Flyingw]

Torn boots vs none.......I would vote for none. With no fork boots, any moisture wont be sitting inside of a boot corroding the metal. No boot = air dry.

[TecateDan]

Mostly I agree unless the tear was really small and you mostly didn't get when riding


Torn boots vs none.......I would vote for none. With no fork boots, any moisture wont be sitting inside of a boot corroding the metal. No boot = air dry.