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Title: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: azguzzirep on September 28, 2016, 01:36:30 PM

Anyone got a good substitute for the cheap rubber edging used on the chrome pieces on the EV ?


I'm referring to the pieces in front of the gas tank and over the shocks.

Thanks.

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: bigbikerrick on September 28, 2016, 02:03:19 PM

Hi  Tom, go to Mc Master carrs website ,look up rubber  edge trim. measure what you have and match it up with mc master stuff, they have many different dimensions . I have ordered some many years ago ,to replace the stuff on my cali aluminum. I used weatherstripping adhesive from 3M to keep it in place.
Rick.

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: azguzzirep on September 28, 2016, 03:32:22 PM

I'll look and see if they have one in Germany .


I don't need much. But what is there is old and funky.

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: Dilliw on September 28, 2016, 03:35:28 PM

Quote from: azguzzirep on September 28, 2016, 03:32:22 PM

I'll look and see if they have one in Germany .


I don't need much. But what is there is old and funky.

Don't look too closely at my bike.  You might see electrical tape :)

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: Bill N on September 28, 2016, 03:47:16 PM

For those neck pieces, I polished them up and threw away the old rubber trim. They look fine.
Bill

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: Tom H on September 28, 2016, 05:57:04 PM

MG Cycle sells it if I remember right. If they have it, a bike shop near you might as well. Also check for an industrial parts supplier, like McMaster. There must be a supplier where you are at. In a pinch, some small rubber vacuum tubing slit to open it might look OK.

Tom

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: rodekyll on September 28, 2016, 07:16:20 PM

There are two grades of that edge molding -- a stiffer, vinyl, and a more pliant rubbery type that goes around corners better.  I don't have a source for the good stuff (pliant) right now, but do consider the grade that you're replacing and try to match it.  I did the stiffer stuff and mine keep slowly coming off.

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: azguzzirep on September 29, 2016, 12:45:09 AM

I just installed a accessory plug on the handle bars. The route for the wires takes it behind the chrome piece in front of the tank. There will be a little bit of a pinch there, that is why I need the rubber trim.

Thanks!

Title: Re: replacement rubber for EV chrome
Post by: Tom H on September 29, 2016, 12:51:42 AM

Besides the rubber trim to keep from cutting, put a spacer/washer on the upper mounting screw between the cover and the frame to hold the chrome cover out a bit. Did this on my bike to give a cable a bit more movement.

Hope this helps.
Tom