Cb350 fork gaiter install

[fxk142]

Hi guys, I am putting some fork gaiters on my 1968 CB350. My question is do I remove the lower chrome cover (see picture)? And if so, how?

 

[HerrDeacon]

Yes, I would.

 

[fxk142]

How are the fixed on there?? Threaded? Adhesive??

 

[facefirst35]

Anyone know?

 

[HerrDeacon]

They pull straight off, not very easily though. Don't twist though as there is a groove there from what I remember. I can take a pic if needed.

 

[facefirst35]

Thanks for the info. Those things are REALLY on there!

 

[carnivorous chicken]

If they're like other models (e.g. 350F), they're not threaded but sort of pushed on there tightly. Look around where the chrome piece meets the fork -- there should be a small screwdriver-head-sized slot. Guess what? Stick a screwdriver in it and twist a little. The chrome pieces are pretty fragile -- they're not going to break apart or anything, but they're pretty soft so twisting in the slot can give you tiny dings (and some for the fork lowers, the metal is a little soft). Go slow, be gentle, try wrapping the screwdriver head with something, and once you have a small crack rotate your leverage point around the fork, and alternate pulling from the top and trying to move it back and forward. If there isn't a little slot there -- nevermind!

 

[facefirst35]

I didn't see a slot but was able to finally get them loose. What a chore!

Thanks for the help, fellas!