Triumphrat

tnsen · 10-13-2007

ok ... im getting ready to put my beloved triple away soon , noticing my carb intake rubbers are getting cracked and dried out..i was thinking bout spraying some of that leather conditioner , (the stuff you put on your auto seats to keep from drying out ).. on the intake rubbers to ...well ... preserve them more ,seeing there already cracked , i will be replacing them in the spring..but when new ,ill bet it will by me a few more years with this lube trick...(doing the same with my boat exhaust bellows)....any thoughts ?? .......tom

rickj · 10-14-2007

Does the LEATHER conditioner specifically say that it is appropriate for rubber products? Aren't there any rubber/vinyl products- like that milky stuff (brain f*rt- I forget what it's called)

Readyt · 10-14-2007

Armoral??
Don't use Armorall on anything, unless you want to use it forever. It's like "Heroin for Vinyl" Once you use it you must keep using it. It ruined a dash on my car years ago and since I won't touich the stuff.
As for keeping you rubbers fresh, well I'll leave that for someone with more experience to answer.

musicisinmysoul · 10-15-2007

Silicon spray if you can get any?

mmead · 10-15-2007

In an unseen area like that, if the cracks aren't too serious, I'd be tempted just to paint on some rubber cement. The same kind we've been using on tube repairs for decades. That should be a proven and durable substance that would fill the cracks and preserve the remaining rubber. Ya recon?

SWare · 10-15-2007

Silicone spray lube +1

Stan

musicisinmysoul · 10-15-2007

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Originally Posted by musicisinmysoul

Silicon spray if you can get any?

I think the car dash polish is silicon, also the back to black works a treat.

ShikePoke · 10-15-2007

Welp, I had the same issue with the cracks, etc. They lasted 6 years without any treatment, and at approx. $30 for the three replacements, it's not worth the effort IMHO. Although in a pinch, I like the rubber cement idea...should've tried this, would have been able to ride a few more days.

Poke

Eyun_G · 10-16-2007

Silicone is good stuff

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I used to use it on the weatherstripping on my car doors when I lived in VA. Kept the doors from freezing shut in winter months. Silicone lock fluid saves on burned fingers from heating keys with lighters

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It's also quite useful for cosmetic reasons

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triple3john · 10-17-2007

cracks in the rubber will allow tiny dirt particles into the carbs,as happened on my Tbird.Replaceements are not expensive (although fitting them is time consuming). I would recommend fitting new ones.