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Post by spooch63 on Mar 20, 2021 22:06:31 GMT 1
I'll be looking to fit the carbs on the bike soon but the rubbers from the airbox to the carbs are the original ones and are quite stiff. Should the rubber be supple or or should it be quite stiff? Do I need to order new ones and if so where's the best place to get them?
I see Norbo sells originals, just need to know if I need new ones now.
Thanks
Spooch
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 20, 2021 22:54:51 GMT 1
They should be supple enough so you can fit them but not rock hard. You can leave them for a day or two in brake fluid (jiffy bag is ideal) to soften them up a bit.
Alex
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Post by JonW on Mar 20, 2021 23:14:12 GMT 1
new ones are cheap as chips, just get new ones. Buy OEM not aftermarket.
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Post by spooch63 on Mar 20, 2021 23:57:54 GMT 1
Next stop Norbo's shop then !
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Post by JonW on Mar 21, 2021 1:10:21 GMT 1
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Post by 4l04ever on Mar 21, 2021 9:13:13 GMT 1
I used a Wintergreen oil and IPA solution to soak rubber parts in. After a few days they are soft like new. They do smell funny when done :-)
They stay soft for about a year. Bare on here says you can just brush on couple of coats of Wintergreen oil for the same effect, but I have not tried that way yet.
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Post by Gunny on Mar 21, 2021 10:36:22 GMT 1
I just warm them with a hairdryer before fitting the carbs, makes them lovely and soft
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 21, 2021 12:09:19 GMT 1
Hairdryer as above or take them off the bike and drop them in boiling water for a few minutes
Steve
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Post by JonW on Mar 21, 2021 12:43:39 GMT 1
you guys dont think considering the low cost that new ones are not just simpler and the way forward?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 21, 2021 13:13:21 GMT 1
you guys dont think considering the low cost that new ones are not just simpler and the way forward? Yes, unless it's LC Don't know availability/price on those Steve |
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Post by JonW on Mar 21, 2021 13:14:45 GMT 1
you guys dont think considering the low cost that new ones are not just simpler and the way forward? Yes, unless it's LC Don't know availability/price on those Steve yeah nor me. bound to be more exy than the YPVS tho as parts usually are. Dunno what the OP is looking for tho hes not said. |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Mar 21, 2021 13:15:01 GMT 1
you guys dont think considering the low cost that new ones are not just simpler and the way forward? Yes, unless it's LC Don't know availability/price on those Steve £17 each OEB |
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Post by JonW on Mar 21, 2021 13:16:06 GMT 1
Seems ok value to keep the dirt out and have easy carb on/off etc.
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Post by spooch63 on Mar 21, 2021 13:33:21 GMT 1
Yes, unless it's LC Don't know availability/price on those Steve yeah nor me. bound to be more exy than the YPVS tho as parts usually are. Dunno what the OP is looking for tho hes not said. Its a 250lc, probably should have said, might give the hair drier a go and see what happens. Failing that I'll order some new ones when funds allow. |
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Post by bare on Mar 22, 2021 16:49:18 GMT 1
No need to buy replacements.. if they are undamaged and only gone Hard.
Boil them for instant Softening.. but it only lasts until they cool.. work fast :-)
Or Buy some oil of wintergreen and paint them with it.. all over. Can also reapply it a time or 2 depending on how quickly it absorbs.
Takes about a day or so for the smelly swill to fully work. But it Does.
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