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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Adrian on December 29, 2017, 10:53:44 PM

Title: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Adrian on December 29, 2017, 10:53:44 PM

Hi again - I'm trying to fit new rubbers to the front footpeg. They are proving to be impossible. I've tried heating one up but not so hot I can't touch it. Then using a rubber mallet I've tried to knock it on. It's not working. Any ideas please.... Thanks

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Barry on December 30, 2017, 03:53:08 AM

Some form of lubricant is needed. In principle anything that will not harm the rubber and eventually flash off.  I'm sure I've heard of using strange things like hairspray.

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Bob_Roller on December 30, 2017, 07:27:07 AM

Window cleaner works well on rubber parts like this, handgrip rubber as well .

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: BPT on December 30, 2017, 04:23:19 PM

Also rubbing alcohol. 

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on January 02, 2018, 05:01:27 PM

I don't know how fast it would go away, but spray silicone lubricant.

I learned the miracle of that stuff the first time I had to put a bank of carburetors on a Japanese multi.  4 rubber tubes at once...

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Tony Smith on January 02, 2018, 06:00:07 PM

First I'd try metho (methylated spirits - alcohol to others) ad if that didn't work I's buy some PBR rubber grease used in brake cylinder and master cylinder assembly.

I do remember having a dogged fight with them (at the time I didn't know about metho and i didn't have rubber grease) until I thought to use compressed air - that worked a treat, use a fine "dust gun" inserted under the edge of the rubber and let fly, the air will both expand the rubber and "lubricate" it whilst you ram it home.

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Adrian on January 02, 2018, 07:32:25 PM

Thanks everyone [ch128521]

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Barry on January 03, 2018, 04:57:54 AM

One thought, you don't want them to stick or glue on in any way as when they wear a 180 deg turn will bring a fresh face to the top.

Title: Re: Front footpeg rubbers
Post by: Burt on January 10, 2018, 03:50:29 AM

Vasoline/white petroleum jelly.  Silicone lubricant as well.  If none at hand then any grease should work.