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rydor · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: Traxxion Dynamics fork guards

This kit is made for the Suzuki GSXR600 and SV650, which, like our bikes, are notorious for fork seal failure. I ordered a set, and it fits my RS. Cost was $24.95 +shipping for the two guards and hardware.

It shields the critical area from frontal impacts from debris, insects, etc.

To install this kit, there is no disassembly of the bike required. I also suspect gaiters may increase heat deterioration of the seals in hotter climates, whereas these will not (just my theory).
Plus it looks better on the bike than gaiters. Cool

In a few months I'll follow up on this post if there are any issues with these.
Traxxion dynamics: http://www.traxxion.com/store/detail.asp?product_id=FGK1

owrstrich · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject:

rydor... nice job...

i got to get a set... gonna mount some led bulbs to them... maybe even make a kit and put them on ebay...

jo
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Geoff · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:43 am Post subject:

The fork guards look great. In fact, they look like OE parts. I'm going to install a pair to replce the neoprene guards (with velcro closure) I installed on my RS.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 10:10 am Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject:

Rydor:

Thanks for paving the way. I already have Race Tech springs and gaiters for my LT but am not going to mess with my forks until one of the seals goes - not worth the effort and the bike rides very straight so I don't want to risk messing that up unless I have to. Gonna get a set of these in the interim - which will probably make my forks leak the very next week. Rolling Eyes

How much did they charge you for shipping? I hate sites that ask for your credit card number before they let you know what shipping is.

Cheers,
Duck
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86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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Sonu · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

rydor · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

I was charged $9.50 for UPS to Southern Illinois for a total of $34.45.

Geoff · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

rydor, how reputable is Traxxion? I ordered a pair of fork guards about two weeks ago. When I called Traxxion today, they said they had my order in the system, but didn't know why the part has not shipped. If I can fiind the guards elsewhere, I'm going to call them back and cancel my order.
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Jim · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 10:55 am Post subject: Murphy's Law

when you order a part you need right now - it'll take weeks for them to get it to you. If you order something you don't really need - it'll show up right away!
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
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1992 K75RTP 46,000

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Geoff · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Murphy's Law

rydor · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject:

All I know about this company is what is on their website. I ordered mine online and recieved the product in less than a week, never having spoken to them. I hope everyone who orders these has as painless a transaction as I did...
Geoff, did they misplace your order or did they charge your credit card and not send them? I wouldn't have posted this if I thought any of us would get screwed. Please let me know how this plays out..

Stoked Steve · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

They probably got overwhelmed with orders after this post. I've seen them in person and they are way sweet, they look OEM.

I'm going to order some, but I'll wait till the rush is over.
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Sonu · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject:

Friends,

Mine came thru just fine. I ordered them on Monday and received them on Friday.

Call them don't use their website based ordering system. It has bugs.....

Sanjiv
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Geoff · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject:

I received my guards after a 2.5 week wait. They look great on the bike.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:39 am Post subject:

I tried to order some yesterday. However, the final confirmation screen for my order did not appear. (I htink it was my PC, not their site.)

I emailed them to ask if my order had been processed. Their return email said my order had been processed and is shipping today.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

rydor · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

I recieved mine fast too, Drake Very Happy

Hope you like 'em!

Off the grid · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

Same thing happened to me. Their website is flaky.

I hope it went through, as I am now waiting for a new Cee Bailey, Racetech Fork Springs and now these fork guards.

Thing is, I used Amex and they are slow to so I have no idea if the order was placed.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

Drake got this response today:

Geoff · Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

I have a feeling the folks at Traxxion will add the BMW K-LT/RS to their application list for the guards.
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