Sportkit rearsets shift linkage

Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:19 pm

Hey guys. Does anybody have a sure-fire easy method for getting the rubber dust covers back onto the heim joints? I've had to walk away from it a few times now. I don't want to tear another one.Thanks.
Gabe

CB1100F Joined: May 13, 2005 Posts: 3217 Location: NE OHIO

If the covers are NEW , grease them then use a mini pliers with smooth jaws . Reach down in and grab the edge and streach over the ball part . I've probably put on 30-40 of them .

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:55 am

Thanks Luckysox, I'll give that a try tomorrow. BTW, 1 is new, other original '83

CB1100F Joined: May 13, 2005 Posts: 3217 Location: NE OHIO

Wulph wrote:

Thanks Luckysox, I'll give that a try tomorrow. BTW, 1 is new, other original '83

I've never had any luck putting back on used covers, just not enough stretch without tearing. The come off OK but not back on

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:25 am

Hmmm, bummer. Well I guess we'll see how it goes. Got nothing to lose 'cept about 7 bux for another new one.

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:14 am

A little heat before the wrasslin' might make them more pliable.
I use a hair dryer on carb boots and that helps. Even drop your covers in hot water would probably help.

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:49 pm

The dust covers were already greased but heating them up and using a small needlenose did the trick. Didn't even rip the old one. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Gabe