Looking for rubber !!

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AngloSaxon

Joined Dec 2014

161 Posts | 2+

Gloucestershire

Discussion Starter
• Jan 5, 2015

• #1

T passed MOT today (yippee) but eagle eye noticed the manifold intake flanges (Aprilia description not mine !!) appear to be perished.

Have started to look for replacements online just now and.....

WTF !!!!! is it with the prices for these ????

It's 2 small, shaped rubber bits. £50-60 each. A 3rd of 2015 must have flown by without me noticing and it is April 1st already !!

What are the options please ?? I reckon some black silicone sealant seems to be the order of the day.

 

El Liamo

Joined Feb 2012

387 Posts | 8+

Bristol

• Jan 5, 2015

• #2

Have you searched on Google ? Might get pattern parts from America or something?

 

Robbie

Joined Jul 2014

279 Posts | 19+

North Shields

• Jan 5, 2015

• #3

I think I have some gen 1 intake rubbers if that's what your after, also throttle cable if needed. I'll have a look tomorrow

 

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AngloSaxon

Joined Dec 2014

161 Posts | 2+

Gloucestershire

Discussion Starter
• Jan 5, 2015

• #4

Tried Google, only thing was a piece on AF1 from a guy in Finland who mentioned Can-Am for €33 instead of Aprilia part for €162 !!

 

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AngloSaxon

Joined Dec 2014

161 Posts | 2+

Gloucestershire

Discussion Starter
• Jan 5, 2015

• #5

Robbie said:

I think I have some gen 1 intake rubbers if that's what your after, also throttle cable if needed. I'll have a look tomorrow

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Many thanks Robbie.

 

Keith B

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 20+

The Fens.

• Jan 6, 2015

• #6

I seem to remember Roy having the same problem with the rubbers on his bike.They looked bad but were actually ok,so he left them alone.

 

Robbie

Joined Jul 2014

279 Posts | 19+

North Shields

• Jan 6, 2015

• #7

Is that what your after mate? £40 posted any good?

 

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Firking

Joined Jul 2013

45 Posts | 0+

Stockport

• Jan 10, 2015

• #8

I got some to of a spare engine

 

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loonyles

Joined Jul 2014

14 Posts | 0+

surrey

• Jan 12, 2015

• #9

ive allways had close inspection of inside of the rubber manifolds if there's no
cracks or splits showing on iside then their probably ok, if they're leaking it would possibley make bike run rough as sucking in air

 

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AngloSaxon

Joined Dec 2014

161 Posts | 2+

Gloucestershire

Discussion Starter
• Jan 12, 2015

• #10

Thanks for your replies.

Will check condition when I get a chance, although bike seemed ok when going to test centre.

Will see if it's just external.

 

roy

Joined Mar 2013

180 Posts | 6+

lancashire United Kingdom

• Jan 16, 2015

• #11

Keith B said:

I seem to remember Roy having the same problem with the rubbers on his bike.They looked bad but were actually ok,so he left them alone.

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iyee mine are still on they perish a bit outside but inside there like new.give em regular squrts with silocone spray to protect them.. nearly 40 k on mine and still going like trooper...dont try n fix whats not ******..it will cost you a mint and lots of wasted time

 

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Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Jan 16, 2015

• #12

For example,,,,,,,,fancy batteries etc

Hi r,,,,,,,,,,,,,,yer been affy quite,,,,,,,,,

Hope all's well mucker.

 

roy

Joined Mar 2013

180 Posts | 6+

lancashire United Kingdom

• Jan 17, 2015

• #13

iye mon im good...that ***** battery is gone .fitted a big yuasa battery the new sprag clutch and i changed the kinked braided fuel line from under the tank...starts first poke now

 

Aldo

Joined Dec 2008

6K Posts | 84+

Usually at the top of the apple tree.

• Jan 17, 2015

• #14

Result Roy. :thumbup