Z1OwnersClub GB

I'm on the home run now with my Z1000 H.
I want to restore as much as possible of the bike but....
The footpeg rubbers ,both front and rear, are in very good condition however they seem to be a press fit onto the pegs themselves.
Has anyone managed to get the rubbers off without damaging them or giving yourself a hernia. I want to zinc plate the footrest bars.
The plater I used to use told me that he wouldn't plate them with the rubbers on.I would rather use the ones on the bike but at the moment I'm stuck.
I have tried looking for nos replacements around the Ebay world just in caser but with no success.
I really want to overcome this one.
It would be like a newly painted tank with a rusting tank cap on otherwise.

Any ideas would be welcome.

Thanks

I have managed to get stuck twistgrips off with a combination of squirting Wd40 down inside with tube and wrappping rags soaked in boiling hot water then holding metal parts in vice and using a pair of heavy gloves and pulling and twisting,give it a go on your footpegs,Cheers Paul J..

Thanks Paul.
I'll give it a go.
I'm determined not to be beaten.

Harry they will easily plate with the rubbers on
just done footpegs, brake hose, and oil tank rubber straps
for club member steve wilson (wilsonjw11)
send him a pm and ask him how they came out

Mikey. You're a star.
I guess then the plater I used to use couldn't be bothered with motorcycle bits.
I did feel that he had ripped me off with some of my zinc plating before.
I'll be in touch in the new year.

Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Ok Harry look forward to it
and merry xmas and happy new year to you.