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550,F2 side panel grommets
taysidedragon:
Has anyone tried softening the old hard rubber grommets with the magic carb rubber mixture?
It worked well on my carb rubbers.
DomP:
Is that the winter green mix? Does it work and last?
Sesman:
Aha. That would be me. I tried this some time ago using the wintergreen/glycerine formula and it softened them beautifully. Within 6 months they returned to their marble like state. I was warned this might happen by a forum member. Honestly the stench is not worth the effort.
Grommet report: The pattern ones provided by Wemoto are comparable to the originals in size and suppleness. They should be available from Wemoto again later this week. Good price too.
taysidedragon:
--- Quote from: DomP on November 19, 2024, 08:11:28 AM ---Is that the winter green mix? Does it work and last?
--- End quote ---
Yes. I used Wintergreen and Rubbing Alcohol mixture on the carb rubbers. It softened them really well, they expanded as well but returned to size in a couple of days.
I did it about 3 years ago and they're still softish, probably not as soft as new rubber, but fine to get the carbs on and off with a bit of added heat.
On my side panel grommets I sprayed them with silicone spray and the panels slide on and off easier.
Sesman:
Ok, so the second batch of large grommets has arrived. They came as ‘pattern’ parts, but I can happily report that they have the same pliability as the smaller grommets, which arrived in original Honda packaging. At £3.17 a pair, it’s a winner.
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