The 10 Second Removable
Fork Seal Protector
The "Helmet" for your fork seals.
Just like your helmet, you put Shock Sox on
when riding, and take them off when done! Shock Sox are a
wraparound, neoprene sleeve that covers the lower part of the
upper fork tube and the upper part of the lower fork tube, which
provides a protective barrier around the fork seals. The lower
portion pushes away dirt and debris while the upper portion has
an elastic circumferential strap to help aid in the prevention
of migration of the "Shock Sox".
Install and remove in 10 seconds, hassle-free fork seal
protector
Keep debris away from fork seals, helps prolong seal life and
fewer blown seals
"One size fits all", meaning you can use them on all makes and
models.
Wrap around design and Velcro closure makes them easy to put on and take off
Easily removes to wash sock and bike
Won't trap moisture
Availability Guide:
If you order an item that is on backorder, we will not charge your card until the order is ready to ship.
= Normally ships the same business day
= Ships in 1 to 2 business days
= On backorder from the manufacturer
Shock Sox Removable Fork Seal Protector
Cost
Add To Cart
Shock Sox 6 Inch Inverted Forks (Pair) Available in Black, Blue, and Orange.
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$24.99
Installation: 6" Shock Sox - 3
Velcro tabs When installing the 6 inch Shock Sox... First
- we recommend securing the middle strap, this keeps the Shock
Sox from walking on you. Secure the middle strap around the bottom of
the upper fork tube at the dust seal area. Securely wrap the middle tab
overlapping the receiving side of the Shock Sox.
Second
- wrap the circumferential (upper) strap just above, and overlap
the receiving side of the Shock Sox....making sure there is not an
exposed seam between the upper and middle straps.
Third
- wrap the bottom strap tightly just under the seal on the lower
fork tube.
The Shock Sox logo should be facing outward.
However, in the event that the logo is facing outward and the
side-wall of your tire knobby's are rubbing-tearing into the Velcro
tabs, simply rotate the Shock Sox, so that the Velcro tabs are not
facing inside and are not aligning with the knobby side-walls of your
tire.
Properly installed, the Shock Sox should cover all metal,
and you should not see a seam of metal fork tubing underneath.
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Cleaning:
We recommend removing the Shock Sox after each day of riding. Do
not leave the Shock Sox on while washing your motorcycle. Remove the
Shock Sox and hand-wash with a garden hose, or in a sink with warm soapy
water. Lay the Shock Sox flat, and let dry. Once dry, install Shock Sox
back on your forks. The beauty of Shock Sox is that they are removable
for easy cleaning and great fork seal protection.
Don't be lazy...leaving the Shock Sox on during cleaning will
trap moisture and grit, potentially causing fork seal leakage!
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Technical Quick Fixes: Holeshot Device
What if I have a Holeshot Device? No problem, simply install the Shock
Sox on the fork like normal, then use a utility knife-razor blade to
score through the Shock Sox where the Holeshot Device catch is.
Lower fork guard rubbing the Shock Sox:
Some lower fork guards tend to "lean in" toward the forks a little too
much, leaving no room between the fork guards and Shock Sox (minute
rubbing is OK). In the event that there is no room between the lower
fork guards and Shock Sox, we recommend either adding a washer to the
lower fork guard bolts (this will cause some separation up top) or,
using a heat gun and pulling the lower fork guards outward a little.
Fork Guard Ring
Some bike models come with either a metal, or plastic fork guard guide
ring at the bottom of the upper fork tube. The metal ring can, and
usually cuts into the Shock Sox creating a tear seam. The plastic rings
are usually bulky, and usually do not allow for Shock Sox full-diameter
covering. We recommend removing these rings to ensure the best fork seal
protection, before installing your Shock Sox.
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KTMs
The '08 - '11 KTM model big bikes have a black plastic fork guard guide
ring. You will need to REMOVE the guide ring before installing your
Shock Sox. Choosing to install your Shock Sox on top of the ring will
create a tear seam from rubbing. See the following video: Slavens Racing
video - Removing the Guide-Ring and installing SHOCK SOX (below).
The '08 - '11 KTM model big bikes, as well as the '07 250SX, have the
wrap-around designed lower fork guard protector. These are a slight
hassle, as the wrap-around design makes it difficult to even remove the
dust-seal for periodic maintenance, and leaves the Shock Sox
installation a little more challenging. As most customers agree......we
recommend replacing the stock '08-'11 lower fork guards with the '07
450SX fork guards, or the '06 model fork guard protectors.
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Yamaha
Some Yamaha models come with a plastic fork guard guide ring that will
not allow for Shock Sox installation. We recommend removing the ring to
ensure the best fork seal protection, before installing your Shock Sox.
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Kawasaki
Some Kawasaki models come with a plastic fork guard guide ring that
will not allow for Shock Sox installation. We recommend removing the
ring to ensure the best fork seal protection, before installing your
Shock Sox.
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These are Quick Fixes that both Shock Sox, Shock Sox Dealers, and
Customers have encountered and tested. These are only recommendations to
give you much better fork seal protection when choosing the Shock Sox
brand for Hassle-Free Fork Seal Protection!
Install and remove in 10 seconds, hassle-free fork seal
protector
= Normally ships the same business day
= Ships in 1 to 2 business days
= On backorder from the manufacturer
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