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Re: Replacement rubber components

Yup, I'd second that. Go to The Rubber Man.

email (option): cmmacd@hotmail.co.uk

Re: Replacement rubber components

I googled "the rubber man"...that was a mistake! :flushed:

Re: Replacement rubber components

Thanks guys
Am really looking for alternatives to “normal” sources
Bring on the autojumbles again !
Jo’b

email (option): jonnyob1@googlemail.com

Re: Replacement rubber components

I used a non 'scripted' Triumph kick start rubber on my Goldie made by L F Harris...They are considerably more serviceable than the softer ones you describe, which are generally available...Ian

email (option): ian@wright52.plus.com

Re: Replacement rubber components

It's all about the tooling, my old supplier that could produce "anything" has got stupidly expensive. Some things I could hand mould with polyurethane cheaper!
I've found a local supplier that claims to offer all the standard grades and materials. With a quick turn around too. If you have tooling that fits their machines. They can get tooling made, but it can take a couple of years.
The first job I will make tooling for is the BSA unit single clutch pellets. Most are not oil tolerant. The ones I was having made got so expensive it was embarrassing to sell them. So we stopped.

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Re: Replacement rubber components

Hi All

thanks you for suggestions

Ian, I will look at your suggestion at a kickstart rubber, I am fed up of poor quality rubber splitting after a short period of use - the durability of this component in particular is not good and very soft for the job its supposed to undertake

Also looking for recommendation on tank knee grips, those I have seen of late have poor definition and cannot justify their price, its almost with buying older used versions and trying to clean these up
Br
Jo'B

email (option): jonnyob1@googlemail.com

Re: Replacement rubber components

The 'Hunter Engineering' knee grip rubbers have good definition, fit the backing plates well and are the ones I've always chosen to buy to date....
I must admit though, I've never bought two pairs at the same price and they are now an expensive, maybe over expensive product for what is involved...Ian

email (option): ian@wright52.plus.com

Re: Replacement rubber components

John

All other rubber parts aside, I used a short length of reinforced rubber hose with an ID appropriate to the OD of the kick start lever. Bought it a the local hardware store. Soak the hose in hot water, and it slips on easily. Mine is still working OK after 5 years. I'm not one for restoration perfection, so this works fine for me.

Good luck

Dave

email (option): dwdiak4@gmail.com

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