Rubbing strip frustrations

[ssevy]

The new rubbibg strip I got seems stiffer and almost plastic like as compared to the old one. I wrestled with it for a good 15 minutes before I gave up (back has been killing me). I even put a bit of silicone grease in strategic locations, but just could not get it in place. Lots of tunking with a 1/2" extension and dead blow hammer too. I'll get back to it in a day or so, but much more difficult than the one on my Legend!

[Sparky]

Try putting it in a bowl of hot tap water to make in pliable.

[nickjtc]

Try putting it in a bowl of hot tap water to make in pliable.

Or if you were here you could leave it outside in our (unseasonably hot) 30 degree sun. Failing that use swwbo's hair dryer if you don't want to get your hands wet.

[Sin_Tiger]

Try putting it in a bowl of hot tap water to make in pliable.

 

Have you tried Voltarol on your back instead of silicone grease  :icon_wink:

[Mustang]

The new rubbibg strip I got seems stiffer and almost plastic like as compared to the old one. I wrestled with it for a good 15 minutes before I gave up (back has been killing me). I even put a bit of silicone grease in strategic locations, but just could not get it in place. Lots of tunking with a 1/2" extension and dead blow hammer too. I'll get back to it in a day or so, but much more difficult than the one on my Legend!

yep the new ones are a hard nylon and I doubt soaking it in hot water will do anything but make it wet 

you know with the rear wheel off already , you can have the swingarm off and on the ground faster and with a lot less frustration than trying to find an impossible shortcut 

[Sin_Tiger]

yep the new ones are a hard nylon and I doubt soaking it in hot water will do anything but make it wet 

I wonder if they're made from recycled tanks.

Have they done the same with the underside chain support?  It's been a few years since I bought a batch.

[ssevy]

The rear wheel is actually back on (sitting on the floor and balancing the tire up on my shoes while I worked the axle and spacers back into place is what buggered up my back).
I'll get it in place eventually, thanks for the tips.

[ssevy]

Finally got it installed by taking the new chain off the rear sprocket and zip-tying it up near the battery out of the way. That gave me just enough extra working room. (It was still a bitch though)

[nickjtc]

Now crack yourself a congratulatory beer and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

[Sin_Tiger]

How your back recovers to enjoy it now