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Discussion Softening Rubber Carburetor / Other Parts

Discussion in 'Tech Tips' started by Joker, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Joker

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    I stumbled across this thread which made for an interesting read.

    http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php?topic=31003.0

    So many opinions on what works what doesn't etc... couldn't find a thread here specifically on this but what do people do? When they can't be replaced (or are expensive) ?
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    I read that oil of wintergreen stuff ages ago... but buying the stuff was expensive so I never went and did it.
     
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    i've had success using a cigarette lighter on the end of rubber hoses and whatnot to make them slide over a tough fitting.

    definitely not the best way to do it (and never on rubber fuel lines) but itll do in an emergency (as long as you dont burn the rubber or totally melt it)

    little haggard tip for the broke folks out there
     
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  7. Joker

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    I actually read about brake fluid recently, so I tried it. Soaked some boots overnight and absolutely nothing. Write that off the list!
     
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    Dielectric grease is the go, everything i've used it on is still soft.
     
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    or buy new ones.. they are avaialbe
     
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    Yeah they are still available for the FZR250 3LN3's but have you priced them ?
     
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  11. Joker

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    I might try that. More than anything I want a cost effective process that works - some can be replaced cost effectively while some can't.
     
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    PM sent.
     
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    Saw this youtube video. What a concoction this guy comes up with but it definitely does the job.
     
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