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Fork boot clamps-hose clamp OK?

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One of my top fork boot clamps was damaged and my local shop didn't have any. I ended up just using hose clamps. They are wider then the stock clamps but seem to work ok. Anyone else use these? I think it will work ok.
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If you mean on the fork boot, then I ran just zip ties for a long time with no problem.
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Yes sorry, that's what I meant. I thought of zip ties too. Those might work better cuz the hose clamps go over the lip on the boot. They are not on the metal fork itself but are just a little too wide. Either one should work ok I think. Thanks for replying.
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give me a day or so to look through the garage
I know I had a spare set rolling around at some point

just to get batesy going i'll even let you come pick them up for free :lol:
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If you really want to wind batesy up sell them for 39.99, plus shipping, plus tax, plus handling....all prepaid lol :lol:
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bufftester wrote:If you really want to wind batesy up sell them for 39.99, plus shipping, plus tax, plus handling....all prepaid lol :lol:

that does sound like a better idea...come to think of it, the box i'd ship them in would cost 3.99, cant forget that
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-2003 Yamaha TTR125-L (wifeys bike)
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diymirage wrote:
bufftester wrote:If you really want to wind batesy up sell them for 39.99, plus shipping, plus tax, plus handling....all prepaid lol :lol:

that does sound like a better idea...come to think of it, the box i'd ship them in would cost 3.99, cant forget that
Don't forget the gas it will take to get to the post office! And what if it's raining? You will need to take the car so it will be that much more. And if it is a cold morning you might need to let the car warm up. Looks like it's starting to get up there pretty quick. :lol:
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lol...you guys are like the fighting older sisters I never had :rolleyes: :lol:
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