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Rear Wheel Rubber Dampers
mickwinf:
I stuck the retainer in the box, if you dont need it pass it on or chuck it.
Neilw:
--- Quote from: mickwinf on September 03, 2026, 12:23:58 PM ---I stuck the retainer in the box, if you dont need it pass it on or chuck it.
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Thank you.
Neilw:
--- Quote from: mickwinf on September 03, 2026, 10:33:37 AM ---that ebay listing is mine! glad its going to a good home. I have a retainer as well if required.
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Seems to be a much better fit, no wobble, although some minor rotational movement, which i guess is rubber-related. It's a few mm, so do I need to replace the rubbers, or will I get away with the existing ones?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
What is the general condition of the rubbers, are they still soft enough to do the job or have they gone hard or do they look cracked or perished?
Is the few mm movement slack with no resistance or is there some resistance?
It's a judgement issue that you will have a gut instinct for.
Neilw:
--- Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 07, 2026, 04:49:44 PM ---What is the general condition of the rubbers, are they still soft enough to do the job or have they gone hard or do they look cracked or perished?
Is the few mm movement slack with no resistance or is there some resistance?
It's a judgement issue that you will have a gut instinct for.
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They are in good condition, not particularly hard and no cracks. I'm inclined to try it like is and see what it's like to ride. I guess i'll notice slip or a clonking noise if the rubbers are worn.
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