28mm Keihin to 31k airbox

[philbert]

Hi folks anyone fitted 28mm keihin to 31k airbox?
Did you manage to use the stock airbox rubbers or did you use an alternative?

Thanks

[midlifecrisisrd]

Yes, stock rubbers

Fit them to the carbs first, then fut the carbs with the rubbers on

Steve

[philbert]

Thanks Steve. Guess i need try harder lol

[jessy03]

Warm them up in some hot water first, makes it a bit easier to stretch them over.
Jess

[abar121]

Also use good clamps on the carbs and leave the rubbers on when servicing the carbs at a later date, to avoid this agro again.

Some use a beer bottle to stretch the rubbers after hot water.

[4l04ever]

If you soak them in a solution of IPA and Wintergreen oil, they will go soft over a few days and actually grow in size. Just check them each day until they fit, then clamp them on and leave them to dry out. As they dry out they will return to their original size but will still be nice and supple. They will smell nice too.

[chrisg]

I warm them in hot water, spray some gt85 silicone spray and use a lolly stick sanded to a soft edge, but still challenging.

[philbert]

Thanks all. I got them on after boiling them till they softened.once the blisters on my fingers heal ill get them on the bike lol.

[philbert]

Throttle cables to sort out next!