Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
- Karlos
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Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Hi,
Just recently joined the "CBX network", most impressed with the knowledge and level of assistance offered by everyone.
I've recently requested a set of replacement foot rest rubbbers (drivers pegs). To remove the old material, I've found that heating the whole footrest component in the oven at 250-270C for 15-30min aids the job of a neat removal. Loosened the glue enough to enable me to use screw driver and prise the whole rubber from the metal base. Take care with the heat, I used a vice and oven gloves.
Karl
Just recently joined the "CBX network", most impressed with the knowledge and level of assistance offered by everyone.
I've recently requested a set of replacement foot rest rubbbers (drivers pegs). To remove the old material, I've found that heating the whole footrest component in the oven at 250-270C for 15-30min aids the job of a neat removal. Loosened the glue enough to enable me to use screw driver and prise the whole rubber from the metal base. Take care with the heat, I used a vice and oven gloves.
Karl
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Thanks, Karl. Experience ALWAYS welcome, here.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Welcome to the site, Karl.
I remember using the oven once to cure caliper paint. The oven gloves came in handy to fend off the blows from the Ex.
I remember using the oven once to cure caliper paint. The oven gloves came in handy to fend off the blows from the Ex.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Hi guys,
Where can I purchase new rubber for the footpegs? (Europe please).
Thanks
Where can I purchase new rubber for the footpegs? (Europe please).
Thanks
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Try Bert at SixCenter.
http://www.sixcenter.nl/index.html
If he does have them he will know where to get them.
http://www.sixcenter.nl/index.html
If he does have them he will know where to get them.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Yup, in europe Bert is the man. Having been given a tour of his shop it wouldn't surprise he could build a complete bike just from spares. And there is the cbx spares king, Louis.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
There is also our friend Wim: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8764
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
We might mention here that it is Wim (above) that actually produces them.NobleHops wrote:There is also our friend Wim: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8764
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Hi all,
I have fitted three sets of footrest rubbers from Wim, with the Sikaflex adhesive he recommends and have had no problems with them. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Cheers
Chris J.
I have fitted three sets of footrest rubbers from Wim, with the Sikaflex adhesive he recommends and have had no problems with them. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Cheers
Chris J.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Thanks guys,
Just ordered the kit from Six Center. I'm in Europe, it's convenient.
Will tell you how it goes. My left footrest looks terrible now
Just ordered the kit from Six Center. I'm in Europe, it's convenient.
Will tell you how it goes. My left footrest looks terrible now
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
For future reference, Wim is in Europe too, and Bert at 6Center got them from Wim.zalle wrote:Thanks guys,
Just ordered the kit from Six Center. I'm in Europe, it's convenient.
Will tell you how it goes. My left footrest looks terrible now
Nils Menten
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
According to his website, I think Bert sells a different kit, still does the job but not the same as Wim's: Paul.NobleHops wrote:
For future reference, Wim is in Europe too, and Bert at 6Center got them from Wim.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Mine from six center are great. You only notice a difference when you lift the footrest and see the 2 screws.
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
Just finished re-reading this post. Karlos, are you certain about that 250-270C temperature for loosening the original glue!! That is HOT! Perhaps, 150-170C?
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Re: Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal
This method works every time for me.
Found that if I clamped the foot peg in a vice I could drive a metal rod into the rubber and along the aluminum, I then threaded in the plastic spray tube of carburetor cleaner, sprayed the carb cleaner in and let it sit. In short time I was able to lift off the entire rubber from the foot peg.
Best part, no cut fingers or other body parts
Mike
Found that if I clamped the foot peg in a vice I could drive a metal rod into the rubber and along the aluminum, I then threaded in the plastic spray tube of carburetor cleaner, sprayed the carb cleaner in and let it sit. In short time I was able to lift off the entire rubber from the foot peg.
Best part, no cut fingers or other body parts
Mike
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