No matter how well your machine is maintained, this protective Dust Cover has a finite life span, if it does not suffer physical damage then temperature extremes and UV exposure will cause it to degrade!
This top quality OE item is perfect in all respects.
Replacing this item at the first signs of wear and tear will save a lot more time and money if you have to replace the part it is there to protect! To access the list of all the parts required to complete your front forks rejuvenation project, take a look at the online schematic for your model - order all the parts required in one hit and save money on shipping costs!