Author Topic: Carb rubbers (Read 6068 times)

Geordi Sussex · « **on:** 18 April 2014, 12:02:53 am »

I noticed my carb rubbers are cracking
I laughed a my mate who said there be about £80 for a set

I started to have a look around the net
I have to say I also laughed at some of the prices
Anything from £80 up to £130

Are people having a laugh with these prices

Anyone know of retailer to sell these at a realistic price

Lez72 · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 April 2014, 03:06:08 am »

"They all do that Sir".

Seriously though, they could well show signs of cracking on the outside but could still be very serviceable. The cracks have to be pretty bad for them to affect the running of the bike. Cosmetically they look rubbish but unless your bike is running like a bag of spanners I would save your money.

Regards

red98 · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 April 2014, 08:29:31 am »

these rubbers are very thick,dont worry about small cracks,just cosmetic,could be filled with sealer to tidy things up a bit

Exupnut · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 April 2014, 02:04:37 pm »

I've had some problems with rubbers and a small crack and funnily enough a bit of lubricant tidied that up aswell.

Tefer · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 April 2014, 02:12:27 pm »

70 is cheap when you consider OEM are about £220. Lol

ChristoT · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 April 2014, 03:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Exupnut on 18 April 2014, 02:04:37 pm

I've had some problems with rubbers and a small crack and funnily enough a bit of lubricant tidied that up aswell.

Mandingo been over recently then?

Exupnut · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 April 2014, 03:09:41 pm »

Mandingo?.... Not sure if i shud ask but....pray tell...

Tefer · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 April 2014, 03:09:50 pm »

Quote from: Fizzy Pies on 18 April 2014, 02:30:26 pm

Noticed mine were actually leaking today oh the joy I felt

You going to get cheap ones Fizzy? I am needing some so think the £70ish ones will do.

His Dudeness · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 April 2014, 05:19:10 pm »

m&p had them on ebay for £39.99 last week not anymore though. keep an eye on ebay

fazersharp · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 April 2014, 01:57:55 am »

Smear some black silicone in your crack and then wrap some self almalgamateing tape around the shaft

From what I can see its only the outside ones dur to sun damage perhaps?

richfzs · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 April 2014, 02:04:14 am »

Quote from: fazersharp on 19 April 2014, 01:57:55 am

Smear some black silicone in your crack and then wrap some self almalgamateing tape around the shaft

Filthy pervert. This is a family site you know!

Geordi Sussex · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 April 2014, 06:50:48 am »

Quote from: His Dudeness on 18 April 2014, 05:19:10 pm

m&p had them on ebay for £39.99 last week not anymore though. keep an eye on ebay

Good shout

ChristoT · « **Reply #12 on:** 19 April 2014, 02:21:52 pm »

Quote from: richfzs on 19 April 2014, 02:04:14 am

Quote from: fazersharp on 19 April 2014, 01:57:55 am
Smear some black silicone in your crack and then wrap some self almalgamateing tape around the shaft

Filthy pervert. This is a family site you know!

Exupnut, does that answer your question about Mandingo?

Exupnut · « **Reply #13 on:** 19 April 2014, 03:40:06 pm »

OMG!!!! U FILTHY FOCCER. SERIOUSLY!!!!

fazersharp · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 April 2014, 07:00:42 pm »

Do a Frankie Howard voice to your self and say "Ooh---- er---- no ---- mrs,---------noooo---please --- stop making your own jokes"

Gav · « **Reply #15 on:** 20 April 2014, 09:09:01 am »

I can confirm if your carb rubbers are only externally cracked and you're happy with a quick cosmetic fix, a single strip of amalgamating tape with a small overlap so it grips works well. Save yourself loads of beer tokens in the process.

Geordi Sussex · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 April 2014, 10:06:43 am »

I've put a smdge of gasket sealant round the outside 2

Will spray some quick start or carb clear while the end is running
If the revs pick up then I know I need replacements

Gav · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 April 2014, 05:16:51 pm »

Make sure to post on this thread if you do see them at that price, please.

Geordi Sussex · « **Reply #18 on:** 07 May 2014, 08:31:40 am »

M&p have relisted carb rubbers

But there still £77

Guess I'll keep looking

Tefer · « **Reply #19 on:** 07 May 2014, 10:10:41 am »

I bought mine from M&P the other day, delivered yesterday. Tourmax stuff, it was £89.99 but getting the Fazer serviced for my euro trip at beginning of June so guy doing it at the same time.

There is another seller selling Tourmax Rubbers for £135 so its a saving of nearly £50 on them so i am happy enough.

JoeRock · « **Reply #20 on:** 07 May 2014, 11:39:44 am »

Quote from: Fizzy Pies on 20 April 2014, 05:28:23 pm

Think we need a joerock group buy

If there were enough people interested its usually doable!

mickvp · « **Reply #21 on:** 07 May 2014, 11:53:05 am »

Quote from: richfzs on 19 April 2014, 02:04:14 am

Quote from: fazersharp on 19 April 2014, 01:57:55 am
Smear some black silicone in your crack and then wrap some self almalgamateing tape around the shaft

Filthy pervert. This is a family site you know!

reminds me of this:

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,13005.0.html

Deefer666 · « **Reply #22 on:** 07 May 2014, 05:45:21 pm »

Quote from: Tefer on 07 May 2014, 10:10:41 am

I bought mine from M&P the other day, delivered yesterday. Tourmax stuff, it was £89.99 but getting the Fazer serviced for my euro trip at beginning of June so guy doing it at the same time.

There is another seller selling Tourmax Rubbers for £135 so its a saving of nearly £50 on them so i am happy enough.

Thats cheap! My parts supplier is £104.90... But then I have plenty of 2nd hand sets kicking around

Geordi Sussex · « **Reply #23 on:** 07 May 2014, 09:11:31 pm »

Second hand sets

Do tell more

fazersharp · « **Reply #24 on:** 08 May 2014, 12:19:47 pm »

Quote from: Geordi Sussex on 07 May 2014, 09:11:31 pm

Second hand sets
Do tell more

So as well as this "Smear some black silicone in your crack and then wrap some self almalgamateing tape around the shaft"
Are you now saying that you use two hands around the shaft ?