Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal


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Drivers Foot Rest Rubber Removal

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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.
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Thanks, Karl. Experience ALWAYS welcome, here.
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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.

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Hi guys,

Where can I purchase new rubber for the footpegs? (Europe please).

Thanks

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Post by steve murdoch icoa #5322 »

Try Bert at SixCenter.
http://www.sixcenter.nl/index.html

If he does have them he will know where to get them.

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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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There is also our friend Wim: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8764
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NobleHops wrote:There is also our friend Wim: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8764
We might mention here that it is Wim (above) that actually produces them.
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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.

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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 :D

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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 :D
For future reference, Wim is in Europe too, and Bert at 6Center got them from Wim.
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NobleHops wrote:
For future reference, Wim is in Europe too, and Bert at 6Center got them from Wim.
According to his website, I think Bert sells a different kit, still does the job but not the same as Wim's:
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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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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

Post by CopperCollar »

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 :laughing-rollingyellow:


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