There was a thread I can't find that used, I believe WinterGreen oil to soften old rubber. I going a Kawasaki at the moment, and rubber is nice, but I would like to soak rubber stuff as I come across it. Can someone post a link or remind me what oil was used? Thanks
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Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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Commercial grade wintergreen oil
find some on ebay1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES -
I've always used a 30% wintergreen oil / 70% xylene mixture with good results.
Just be aware that the rubber part will increase in size, like double in size! It will return to its normal size after removed from the solution and air dried for a day or so. And it will be softer!Last edited by 1978GS750E; 12-04-2023, 07:16 PM.Ron
'78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 SportComment
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