So I spend a lot of time making stuff like this. Like draft collars for my helmets, neoprene shifter covers to save my boots, etc.

I have seen the neoprene fork covers but this is brilliant. Especially if you ride in rain. Looks awesome to protect that expensive shock. Plan to make one soon. Will make some fork gators too.

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Hey Joe they're lot's of guys buying HRC socks for their brake and clutch reservoirs! I;m still trying to figure why I didn't buy Airtouch before Verizon got'em. Then maybe I could afford to indulge in my fantasies!

 

I spoke directly with ohlins about these years ago when i had ohlins triple rates on my race quad. Thry told me specifically that shock covers reduced shock cooling significantly during heavy use, and they did not recommend them. I sold my shock covers immediately after speaking with them.

James

 

Do they combat global warming too? (opps sorry climate change)

 

Yes, well I am sure the good folks at Ohlins meant well, but until they start replacing my destroyed shocks I will be protecting them. Kinda like apply, lather, rinse, repeat. (or asking a barber if you need a haircut)

I mean, how insanely hard are you working a shock that its over heating? Maybe in the whoops on supercross but no one on the planet is over heating their shock going from point a to point b on the street.

Besides, I believe Honda would recommend against putting a pipe or jetting, tire companies say dont plug tires. The list goes on.

 

I've run covers on all my ATVs for years. Definitely helps keep crud off them

 

Jerry, what covers did you run?

 

The shock probably gets warmer from proximity to the rear header than from work. The gator might keep it cooler (& combat climate change).

The gator on my mountain bike shock was made by Lizard Skins doubt they offer anything moto.

 

Outerwear Joe. Velcro seam, they stay on and do the job. You could buy a set of three for a quad. They come in red by the way

 

Yeah my mtn bike had a thicker neoprene cover on it when I bought it. The Outer wares are definitely thinner but hold up well

 

Think about how many times per minute the shock rod moves up and down on an average days ride.


Add in the days temp plus the heat radiating from the motor and header then put a blanket on the shock so no outside air can move across the unit to cool the nitrogen and shock oil and there is a possibility the oil could foam and cause the shock to fail.


I have seen spring covers to protect the shock rod from damage but not the shock body it's self, if the folks at Ohlin's says not to do it I would go with their recommendation...


It could make for a long rough ride home if the shock seizes fully compressed.


JMO / SIRR1