Messy rubbers

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JessC
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: GT550
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Messy rubbers

Post by JessC »

Hi,
I'm almost finished with taking my GT550 carbs. off any easy way to remove the rest of the Gummy rubbers carp off all down the slides and all over the place !!
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dorT500
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: '75 T500M since '93 Ridden it over 100,000 mi
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Re: Messy rubbers

Post by dorT500 »

Acetone (but not on the slides, only on metallic surfaces).....freezer.....nail polish remover as suggested here....
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and/or you could buy some chewing gum remover (aerosol freezer in a can) locally.
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pgb123
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Re: Messy rubbers

Post by pgb123 »

I used nitrile gloves, lots of rags and acetone or nail polish remover. Took awhile, but it worked.
JessC
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Re: Messy rubbers

Post by JessC »

OK thanks for the Ideas, Are stock Suzuki rubbers OK? or is there a better one's out there?
Dave Robbo
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Re: Messy rubbers

Post by Dave Robbo »

Got mine off Ebay
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