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making rubber pliable again with oil.
There was a thread I can't find that used, I believe WinterGreen oil to soften old rubber. I going a Kawasaki at the moment, and rubber is nice, but I would like to soak rubber stuff as I come across it. Can someone post a link or remind me what oil was used? ThanksCurrent Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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I've always used a 30% wintergreen oil / 70% xylene mixture with good results.
Just be aware that the rubber part will increase in size, like double in size! It will return to its normal size after removed from the solution and air dried for a day or so. And it will be softer!Last edited by 1978GS750E; 12-04-2023, 08:16 PM.Ron
When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
1999 Honda GL1500SE
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