[FrozenRider49]

So I have had my 2012 Stryker for a year, and I ahve decided I going to war with all things chrome. I like the matte black look. So I am looking to turn the front fork chrome "inner tube PN: 27D-23110-00-00" as it is referred to in the yamaha parts catalog. I know that painting is probably a stupid idea, and I dont like the rubber covering things from Low and Mean, so I was wondering if there was a veteran modder out there who may know something I can do, or can direct me to where I can purchase a tube to put there.

 

[ROADKILL]

You don't want to put anything on the upper tube that could damage the fork seals...normal travel of the upper tube is 4.5 - 5 inches

 

[kraaazymike]

You don't want to put anything on the upper tube that could damage the fork seals...

This.

 

[Aelway7]

I tried to come up with a way and couldn't find anything that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Finally went with the low and mean gaiters and .........

No more chrome

 

[usmarinedelta]

I really want the L&M Kit but $150 is a lot of money for some covers.

 

[Aelway7]

I just bought the gaiters. I made marine vinyl wraps for the top so I could still fit the quick release for my bullet fairing.

 

[usmarinedelta]

Do you have pics?

 

[Aelway7]

I did. I'll try to post some up in my garage tonight

 

[saclean]

I don't know about the upper, but do have a question about the lower forks, dose anyone know if they are the same size used on the VSat 1300. i no that they have dule rotors and this bike could use a little more brakes up front.:nod:

 

[usmarinedelta]

Thanks for the pics Aelway. The Marine Vinyl, where did you get it and how is it holding up? Also for your brake rest, did you have to get an adapter for your kurakyans? and the brake pedal did you have to get a whole new assembly or did you just drill a hole and installed the peg? Thanks.

 

[Aelway7]

I got the marine vinyl at joAnns fabrics. It is holding up great so far. The kuryakyn foot pegs ou do need to get an adaptor for. For the brake peg I had the original lever drilled and tapped for the new peg. Then I used some left over marine vinyl to wrap the rest of it to finish off the black look.