 Protection for rubber parts? (carb boots, etc)
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So my carb boots are cracking, again... The bike is 11 yrs old, I know rubber gets old and cracked, but I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to protect it? I'm considering getting the billet intakes to replace them, but they have a rubber component too, and if that's going to fail, then why bother, ya know? Does Armorall help? Something like that? My bike is running a little rough, I'm guessing from an air leak from the boots or vacuum caps somewhere, and before I take the time to tear it all apart, I'm trying to do some homework  Thanks guys! 
Benny
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I don't know if it beneficial or not, but I clean and spray straight Silicone on all the rubber bits when I have the bike apart. It's almost always 100% syn. Rubber nowadays, that's why your tire's sidewalls will rot out, regardless of actual mileage. BTW, I don't spray the tires.
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I always thought rubbers were protection.   Sorry couldn't resist.
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Rubber Protectant is decent stuff at a good price. Armorall seems to break down quickly so you need to reapply often. Then you need to buy more...good business model eeh?
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Thanks guys! I have this dim little light in the back of my head that says not to use silicone, but I can't remember why, and that may be because of natural rubber not the fake stuff!
Benny
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I smoothed polyurethane caulking over cracks on mine. That was several years ago... seems to be holding.
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the rubber on the billet intakes is nothing like the oem, its thickand very rigid, thats why you don't need a carb brace when you are using them, holds the carbs no problem, i still run the brace mind you but only becasue it was part of the freak kit.
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Good to know thanks. I have a carb brace also, I'd leave it just as insurance... I ordered new boots from Bike Bandit. $12 item, hard to pass up. Next time I do some major maintenance I'll consider the billet intakes for sure. I just want to protect my investment if I do decide to get them!
Benny
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Quote:
Rubber Protectant is decent stuff at a good price.
Armorall seems to break down quickly so you need to reapply often. Then you need to buy more...good business model eeh?
Armorall is a bad idea on rubber products, it degrades the rubber.
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Quote:
Rubber Protectant is decent stuff at a good price.
Armorall seems to break down quickly so you need to reapply often. Then you need to buy more...good business model eeh?
Armorall is a bad idea on rubber products, it degrades the rubber. It even voids tire warranties at work as chemical damage.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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That's what I figured... Just needed some confirmation
Benny
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Quote:
Good to know thanks. I have a carb brace also, I'd leave it just as insurance... I ordered new boots from Bike Bandit. $12 item, hard to pass up. Next time I do some major maintenance I'll consider the billet intakes for sure. I just want to protect my investment if I do decide to get them!
One thing i did and recommend is to have them powder coated black first otherwise in a few months they are going to look purple on ya. Just an FYI
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
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Thanks! I've had good luck with rattle can high temp paint before. Then again we have a powder coat booth at work.... hmmmm 
Benny
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