|
7 members (JohnHarris, RichardV6, Graham, G4FUJ, Alan Patterson, DJC, IcePack, SwissMogFan),
257
guests, and
35
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sold
by simon8201 - 09/09/26 01:46 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,896
Posts837,992
Members9,635
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 421
Learner Plates Off!
|
OP
Learner Plates Off!
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 421 |
I have put gaitors on the rebound springs yesterday. I used a bit of car tire innertube. Looks fine. I am hoping it will keep quite a bit of sand and water off the lower kp's. While I was doing it I was thinking of also doing the upper springs. Is that common practice? Has anyone got some tips as to what to use. I think the Inner tube would be a bit too thick and might interfere with the tire and the disks on compression. Any idea's?
Cheers J
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,370 Likes: 354
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,370 Likes: 354 |
Not really necessary on the main spring. The dust shield is a close fit on the stub axle tube which keeps the dirt out. I looked at this when I did the kingpins and concluded the gains were not significant.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 421
Learner Plates Off!
|
|
OP
Learner Plates Off!
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 421 |
OK, excellent info as usual,  Thanks Dave. Cheers J
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 27,835 Likes: 761
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 27,835 Likes: 761 |
JJW, this might also help re assure you http://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/gaiter.htmlJohn
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,370 Likes: 354
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,370 Likes: 354 |
MrsW has just sewn up a few more pairs of Mohair rebound spring Gaiters.
PM me if you would like more details. Pictures are on my kingpin/gaiter thread.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,190
South Wales Correspondent Talk Morgan Expert
|
|
South Wales Correspondent Talk Morgan Expert
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,190 |
MrsW has just sewn up a few more pairs of Mohair rebound spring Gaiters.
PM me if you would like more details. Pictures are on my kingpin/gaiter thread. Mr W isn't paying me commission for saying this ( alas) but prior to his first batch hitting the market, I used the gaiters from Allon White's. I'm now using Dave's and much prefer them G
GLLHG
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,370 Likes: 354
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,370 Likes: 354 |
Very good of you to say G. The cheque isn't in the post...........  I have a gaiter story which I can't share publicly - but just ask if you bump into me..............
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,727
Green & Grown Up Talk Morgan Addict
|
|
Green & Grown Up Talk Morgan Addict
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,727 |
Despite the views of the experts  I was a Boy Scout ('Be Prepared' was our motto). My Upper and Lower Gaiters have been on for two years now and 3000 miles, Made from Waterproofed Nylon, Velcro and a Leather Strap. When I took them off for the recent greasing everything beneath is very clean while the outside of the gaiters are covered, FROM TOP TO BOTTOM in dryed on grit  . Thats good enough for me. It takes a few minutes to fit them all and a new set will go on at the next greasing.  The Upper Gaiter when first fitted.  The Strap is to keep the gaiter centred when under compression  The Full Gaiter Set.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 125
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 125 |
Hi Frank. Where did you get your gaiters?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,727
Green & Grown Up Talk Morgan Addict
|
|
Green & Grown Up Talk Morgan Addict
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,727 |
Hi Frank. Where did you get your gaiters? I made them myself from the recycled waterproof lining from an old wax jacket, two BA Club Baggage Tag Straps (I'm a bit of a magpie  ) and some velcro (non adhesive type as the glue messes up the sewing machine). The lower ones are based on a set I bought from DaveW and the upper ones I developed on the same wrap around principle. The Smooth Waterproof surface inside make it easy to clean off any old grease that has oozed out. If you fancy having a go I could email my drawings (send me a PM with your email address if you do)
|
|
|
|
|
