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Hard inlet rubbers

#1 PostAuthor: gclegg@ntlworld.com » Fri May 16, 2008 5:20 pm

Carb inlet rubbers - airbox to carb harden with age and become very difficult to fit. I've heard boiling them may help - Bollocks or what?
Does anyone know of another method of softening them up?
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#2 PostAuthor: bunnysZ » Fri May 16, 2008 5:53 pm

i had this problem so bought some new ones , and its amazing how easy the carbs come off and on again.
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#3 PostAuthor: Padders » Fri May 16, 2008 6:22 pm

Agree with you I bought some from Phil at Z Power when fitting a standard airbox back on and it made it so much easier.
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#4 PostAuthor: Pasc » Fri May 16, 2008 6:27 pm

Nicked the other halfs hair dryer when I did mine. Still a ball ache but got there in the end. I'll buy new ones next time though.
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#5 PostAuthor: mikey » Fri May 16, 2008 6:34 pm

Agree with padders there got new ones when i put standard air box on mine
and it makes life a whole lot easier :D
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#6 PostAuthor: phil churchett » Fri May 16, 2008 7:31 pm

I have in the past used the same method as Pasc, but if they are that bad, buy some new ones, then taking the carbs on and off will be a joy!
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#7 PostAuthor: big green bus » Fri May 16, 2008 7:41 pm

i'm with pasc hairdryers are the way for us tight northern gits
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#8 PostAuthor: london calling » Fri May 16, 2008 7:50 pm

You wouldn't need a hair dryer for anything else would you Steve :lol: :lol:
Strange how both you and Pasc are married to hairdressers,yet both of you have hair like the 3 Stooges :shock: :roll: :lol:
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#9 PostAuthor: KeithZ1R » Fri May 16, 2008 7:52 pm

I used Tallow ( its an old thing :!: ) made it a bit easier but it will be new ones next time
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#10 PostAuthor: RALPHARAMA » Fri May 16, 2008 10:23 pm

Are new rubber stubs big money?
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#11 PostAuthor: london calling » Sat May 17, 2008 5:51 am

A set for a 1000J/Lawson air box is approx £25-£30 ??
On the J/Lawson there are the 4 spring ring thingz that hold the rubber onto the carb.
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#12 PostAuthor: Steve Cooke » Sat May 17, 2008 5:57 am

Z900 /Z1000 are about £30 from Z1 Enterprises but if your current ones are hardened it will be the best thirty quid you have spent, it is almost a pleasure to remove/fit the carbs.
And you get a much more assured seal.
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#13 PostAuthor: Pasc » Sat May 17, 2008 7:43 am

london calling wrote:You wouldn't need a hair dryer for anything else would you Steve :lol: :lol:
Strange how both you and Pasc are married to hairdressers,yet both of you have hair like the 3 Stooges :shock: :roll: :lol:

Oi, I've got hair just like yours Jack............just not on my head. :lol:
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#14 PostAuthor: london calling » Sat May 17, 2008 10:06 am

It's on the palms of your hands :shock: :shock:
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#15 PostAuthor: BustedKnuckle » Sat May 17, 2008 3:40 pm

I used the hot water method to soften mine up, worked a treat although it took a couple of attempts.

You will need an old kettle to hand though as they will harden again on the walk between the kitchen and the garage.....

I just boiled the kettle and plopped them in for a minute or two and fished them out with a wooden spoon.... :oops:
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