Front footpeg rubbers

[Adrian]

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

[Barry]

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.

[Bob_Roller]

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

[BPT]

Also rubbing alcohol. 

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

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...

[Tony Smith]

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.

[Adrian]

Thanks everyone [ch128521]

[Barry]

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.

[Burt]

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