The last two sets of rubbers bought appear to have been made with the bore holes too small causing them to split in no time. My current pair have resisted all efforts to fit, heating with hot water,lubricant ,big hammer etc. The same part no covers both lightweights and big twins. It seems I will have to bore out the rubber holes , anyone tried this ?, or had the same issue? footrests are orriginals.
Where are they from?
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I am beginning to wonder if…
I am beginning to wonder if there are 2 sizes for these rubbers and I have been sent jubilee ones. Does anyone have a jubillee pillion rest they could measure the diameter for me?.Otherwise its off to the shed to add to my collection of non fitting parts.
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Robert prob best to hop over…
Robert prob best to hop over to the lightweight forum, I have some footrests for my jub and Navi but don’t think they are original. In fact I know they are not as I bought them from someone else’s box of bits that don’t fit!!
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I have bought a couple of…
I have bought a couple of sets over the past few years. They have been far too tight, and start to split in less than two years. For me, they are only cosmetic, as I never carry a passenger. However, next time I will try drilling them out.
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For drilling
Before drilling out, place the rubbers in the freezer overnight.
This will let the drillbit bite and cut.
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I bought some from my local garage "Granville's of Swadlincote" a few year back that were apparently Jeff Hunter made. They were hard but when soaked in boiling water and fitted with an air line to expand them they were fine.
Rubber 'aint rubber any more....
Jon