how to soften and restore old hard rubber motorcycle parts
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In this weeks video, Dino from the HackaweekTV youtube channel sends us a set of old used rubber airbox velocity stacks off his Honda in for renewal. The parts are over 40 years old and hard as a rock. I demonstrate proper methods in softening old hard rubber motorcycle parts so they may become usable again. ( will of course not fix cracked or crumbling rubber )
If you don't have all of the secret ingredients available where you live, you can just soak your rubber parts in a 50/50 mix of pure wintergreen oil and isopropyl alcohol for 36 hours+ .
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2:26 dry them out with the "clean" towel
😂. That towel was as dirty as the part when he removed it.
I used this method on my 40 year old GL1000 which still had its original factory tires and it worked remarkably well!
I think i can get another 40 years of use out of them, thanks!!!
you are very welcome !
Maurice h Awesome that it rejuvenated your tires, but I still think you're safer changing them out.. 😄🤓👍
what?? why change!?!
he could turm them inside out - makes 120 years all together by the least!
@@paulwyleciol3459 your math sucks. It's 160 years of life boyo. 🙄
Do it the Burt Munro ( worlds fastest Indian) way, use black shoe polish, heheh. Might make it go faster
i love that this is actually recommended by google as a way to restore rubber
WHAT! I was taking notes until the hot sauce, noodle flavoring and a kettle on the boil came into it! Came for tips on how to restore parts... left with a hot snack!
hahahaha
😂👍
Although dimensional tolerances may be greatly reduced via shrinkage, female cafe racer mechanics can quickly soften hardened parts just by pointing and giggling at them.
+Mason Ringbinder LMAO!!!!
Mason Ringbinder Always works for me. 😀
Mason Ringbinder - dont you let them ...
Works like magic.. lol
Hot female motorcycle mechanic always seems to harden the parts I own.
Found this video when I was looking for tips on softening hard rubber.
You seem to be like a mad mountain monk. I love it.
the video is funny and very clear to understand. I am using all your technics on my honda magna. the bike isn't expensive but I love it so these technics are truly badass for a minimum of money. the way you repare stuff is totally new 4 me. awesome job
I literally laughed when he say clean towel and used dirty one 😂
Ichiban Moto is one of the most reputable companies I have ever done business with. They are a model that all corporations should follow.
If you don't fancy following Ichibans precise & concise System - just chuck your rubber bits into some ATF.
ATF contains loads of "We Love Rubber!" Stuff because your average automatic gerabox is packed full of seals - so they invented a fluid that makes seals stay sealing.
15 minutes soaking in ATF is the "Answer" for those who clicked in really expecting a "How to" & left feeling like their nads had just been tickled..
You think it would work to restore grip to old sneakers that have hardened and come slippery?
Thank you!
I used to do the same on my old KZ rubbers but without the need for all those weird chemicals or hot water. Just soak em overnight in cellulose thinners. (Gunwash in UK) soak overnight, let them dry out (as they will have swollen bigger than orig) for 6 hours, job done, like new rubbers. Try it!
Great share thank you I will keep in mind when i cant get rubber parts for my classics
Amazing! I thought I was the only one that used those ingredients. Secrets get out fast. Great video!
+Mike King I share garage secrets.. but not my squirrel pie
Where do I get those ingrediances
Can't I just use mayonnaise or sumthin?
I sent your videos to my buddy in Castlerock Colorado, he said he now knows where his tools ended up.
+Ed Sunderland what an incredibly small world ! :D
Awesome! I especially love the gas can in the background during the gun powder fireworks megaflame! Nice touch...
Wow, amazing process, might be hard to get all those chemicals to do that, but it sure is worth it!! NICE job buddy!!!:) Cheers!!
Can this system be utilised to soften up aged tires? I have some 7.35 farm-tractor tires that I want to fit on my Kawazuki 390 but they are a bit firm and cracked everywhere?
Thanks for the mention....have a great Christmas and new year...keep up the great vids 👍
yes, happy new year !
A link on how to get the ingredients to do this would be nice.
Laziest generation in human history... and they don’t even realize it!
Back in the 90's I was using an old rubber cow teat liner as an adapter to connect a funnel to 5/16 copper, and accidentally discovered that POE refrigeration compressor oil is a rejuvenation for rubber. Worth trying out should you run out of chalk tablets.
Absolutely amazing. I love your video.
Good one! That’s a great transformation!
Love your SAAB hubcap!
How did you ever learn about rejuvenating rubber parts like this? Nobody else on TH-cam seems to know about this. It is so wonderful of you to share this knowledge with us. You must get a warm feeling knowing how much you are helping so many of us. The Lord will surely reward you for your good deeds, and we are so appreciative for helping us.
Wow. Super impressive stuff, Sir.
So if I would want to do this for record player idler tires, should I use the same sauce packets or something else?
I love my new rubber! Thanks Ichiban!!
+HackaweekTV fresh rubbers for everyone !
+HackaweekTV that CB is coming along nicely !
+Ichiban Moto Konichiwa Ichiban Moto San! As an industrial engineer, I must advise you that in order to reach the working temperature where you can manipulate the properties of the material (above the Eutectic Point)in a faster and more efficient way, you MUST add 5 drops of miso. In case you can't get Miso, you can always use sake but it MUST be of the Junmai-shu type, otherwise you will achieve a plastic deformation instead of an elastic deformation.
+superchapin2g 非常に特定の技術的な勧告をありがとうございました。これは、すべてのオートバイのエンジニアの未来に有用であろう。 素敵な一日を ！
+Ichiban Moto Ha ha ha!!! That's a good one. Tu e il signor Dino sono grandi. Amo i tuoi video.
Hey, thanks for the great video.
Just to confirm what about those Rubber parts that get gooey and melt off when you rub them. Will this solution fix that?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the info but that Hi-Tech carburetor adjustment build is over the top, top notch precision stuff man. Thank you
Great work Sir, a real solution.🇬🇧👍
Will this work on rubber machete handles? I have an older machete I want to bring to life for display; and yes it is dull.
great info guys. love the dry sense of humor also
I love the chewed tools 🤣. Keep it up these are awesome.
Man that’s awesome. One question though, is it ok to not cover the rejuvenating mixture with a Saab hub cap? I only use Volvo nowadays.
This is truly incredible
So what was that syringe filled with that you did not identify directly before dumping in the ramen flavoring packet?
phenolsodadetramine, how to get a hold of this stuff tho? google search didnt leave me with much info :-(((
Where can I purchase one of those metric carburetor tweakers? I just got a new water powered carburetor but all I have is a standard tweaker.
Would this work to restore a harmonic damper? The rubber already has a few cracks and is dry and hard but otherwise intact.
Ichiban, you are a brilliant genius!
+Jacob Frame thanks for watching and sharing :D
Awesome fix!
Great video, thanks for the info
does this process slightly enlarge them? I have an old o ring in a carb that doesnt fit snugly anymore, in rehydrating them will they expand?
Nooo this is a joking video!!
I'm sposed to be working on my bike... I'm laughing at these instead! Love it
Oh man that was worth the watch. Thanks. How have I not been subscribed before?
+Ichiban san I have just discovered your channel and subscribed. It's really good. I particularly enjoy the subtlety of your humour. Keep up the good work and I hope you get a tv or film deal very soon. All the best and I might even get some of your apparel.
My ATV was burnt down, but I was able to salvage the carb and its rubber manifold. The manifold burnt a little bit and stiffen, but am I able to restore it with this technique without tearing it apart?
Could I please get a list of ingredients. Would be fun just to try it. Thanks
Nice work
Can I use same method to rejuvenate the cracked rubber dust covers on a front fork ? (It's a Yamaha)
What is seal oil and replenisher and what do you put in the syringe
Is there any other oil I can use ?
Because there is no wintergreen in Europe.
This is great, could you list the ingredients for the plastizer? please?
great video thank you
This been the coolest collab in history of badass bikes!
+Jaime Flores collaboration has allowed humans to totally infest every tiny nook and cranny of the planet!
+Ichiban Moto Yep, here to stay like a plague or a virus and there's no cure for that
You my friend are a true craftsman.
Badass....
whay tank you sir!
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Great trick there. Sadly I'll have a hard time getting the cristalizing mix stuff. Thanks for sharing anyways.
Hi Ichiban, does it work for door rubber seal?
Hugely useful!
Can you print the recipe - hard to follow all the ingredients from the video.
That was Amazing ! ! !
Where are you located. Wanna do my carb off my rebel I’m 16 from Missouri and got my first cycle
How about a large tank for aged tires that still have enough tread?
Random video to find when I'm trying to find out if I can make hardened black rubber pliable again, lol. The search goes on. Sub'd for the humor.
Do you this this process would work on the soles of shoes as well? I restore old sneakers for people and people often have pairs that are 20-30 years old where the rubber has hardened and lost all grip. There are little to no products out there to restore shoes in this fashion, but I'm wondering if the same method can be applied since it's also just a rubber sole? Also, I highly doubt I can track down any of the secret ingredients locally, so should I be using 70% alcohol or 91%?
I'm worried that if I watch enough of these videos and I come across an auto issue I will subconsciously try to fix it with ideas from your channel.
+L-dubwesson bad ass awesome !
you sir are modern day alchemist!
what is the intakes have aluminum glued to them???
I've got a big Maglite policeman's flashlight. The rubber button is stiff and hard to push. Is there a simpler way to soften it?
Great info and thanks for the laughs too. :)
Damn y’all had me for a minute. I wish it was that good
Do you have a link to the ingredients?
Love that SAAB wheel cover
Have you, or anyone else, used this method to restore a typewriter platen? Do you have any recomendations when working with hardened rubber that cannot be separated from metal or wodden components?
will this work on rubber window trim?
Hi. I'm looking for a safe way (skin contact safe) to soften up a hard silicon watch band.
How do I make this spray? I’m in NC
Sporking work ichiban moto !
+TT GarageRat it's that a fitness show on BBC ?
Does this annealing process work for stainless rubber as well?
+Kenny Downs probably
where do i get the rubber cleaner?
good vid cheers
just thinking if you heated the last batch of chemicals and oils they would soak it up and might last a bit longer
keep up the good vids mate
I wonder would this work on rubber wellington boots? I bought 4 pairs of wellingtons from this online store and although new and unused they're as hard as a rock and uncomfortable to walk in. Store wouldn't accept a return or refund so I'm stuck with them.
where do you get "Genuine mikuni plasticizer" ?
just soak them overnight in pine sol.
if you are doing o-rings just be mindful of the soaking time as they will swell after awhile.
Where can someone purchase a metric adjuster like your's? I already know where to get the secret stuff in green packets.
+David's Favorite Videos I might start making and selling them... but you can make your own by watching my video on that topic
Hi, Could you please answer my comment with the recipe, some products couldn't figure out here and were possible to buy those, thanks 'n regards.
+Rodrigo Costa (rodricosta) it's in the video description :)
That was hilarious and education at the same time.
How much would you charge me too do this? I'm in Kansas USA
Just send cash
If I posted my engine to carb boots to you would you be able to do the softening process for me and my CB750 project.
5:54 bad ass is correct. I love the metric screwdrivers, hard to find in Arkansas. Glad I found your channel man.
+Lil Doggy you can make the screwdrivers, I have a how to video on that topic here
+Ichiban Moto haha I saw that!
You can use a fine polish, like plastX to bring that surface up to par.
1. What is the brand of the rubber rejuvinator? I went so far as to image search rubber rejuvinator products and couldn't find that bottle. Is it just Fedron?
2. What did you squirt in from the hypo needle?
3. How many hot sauce drops (Mikuni stuff)?
4. How much "hot sauce"?
5. How long does this treatment typically last? I would like to get at least a year of softening out of the process if possible. Do you know? I suspect my application is MUCH less demanding than yours, now tremendous heating, no monster tension (stretching) stresses.
If you (or someone else that has done this and knows) would take the time to answer my question, I would be glad to put another comment describing if, and how well it worked. Thx, and thx for taking the time to share this via the video. Current "restorers" use stuff like brake fluid, which to me doesn't sound like that great an idea, although the rubber parts in a brake system don't seem to deteriorate soaked in it. Still....
I am going to try this on a very old typewriter platen, as re-rubbering them is rather expensive (about $100), and a pretty long turn around time, both of which I'd like to avoid if I can. Obviously the "treatment" will not be able to penetrate both sides of a thin rubber part, as it does with your part geometry here, but I don't think that's an issue, as I really just need the outer 1/8"-3/16" to soften to make the necessary difference (not ripping through typewriter ribbons and paper, and not sounding like a woodpecker on steroids tapping on a plastic tree.
Very cool!
Can you show us how to make rubber bushings from old tires?
BAD ASS !!! Does replasticizing (sp) work for tyres ? I have some old firestone tyres I wanna use on my cafe racer - can i add more plasticiser to get more grip?
you used the Mikuni sachet but would that work for tyres - any chance of a video on tyres next ?
+adegsx11 would need firestone sachet... it might be better to retread the tires
My God! This worked a treat on my friend's KTM seat. After years of fertility treatment, just one ride after the annealing process on his old seat and voila! Quadruplet daughters! (I haven't told him about the potential ding his riding time is going to take, but one thing at a time.) Thanks, again, Ichiban!
+Ichiban Moto
Ichiban, how can I desarm the chain of my motorcycle, i don´t have a chain stractor, please i need your help
+johnathan cortez that is on my future video list !
Hi, I watch your instructional video's all the time and I am almost at the point of becoming a master of mechanical engineering due to your instructions. I have not yet earned any money from do work to your specs , but obviously this will come in the future once word gets around that I can replicate your type of work.living in the united kingdom we have never head teachers of your kind to show us how its done ..We are now transfixed at your instructional video's and to watch this rubber re-juvinator has been fantastic.could this also be applied to old cracked tyres ?
Do you sell this as a pack?
Where do I buy phenolsodadtramine....I cant even get it to show up in google......