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suzuki447
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soften upthe airboot
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July 21, 2010, 06:48:41 pm »
hi guys puting my rm125b together and wonder is there any way to soften up the rubber air boot ,the carb end is hard but airbox side ok ahy tips thanks don
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mainline
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Re: soften upthe airboot
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July 21, 2010, 07:07:24 pm »
Heatgun/hairdryer?
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oldfart
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July 21, 2010, 07:15:10 pm »
Soak it in brake fluid for a couple of days.
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mick25
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Hunter valley NSW
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July 21, 2010, 08:40:44 pm »
Put some Hot water in ya wifes favorite tupper ware jug,,,, and drop it in for a couple of mins ,
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suzuki447
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July 21, 2010, 09:41:12 pm »
thanks fellows will brake fliud keep it soft or will it go hard again thanks don
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Davey Crocket
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Re: soften upthe airboot
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July 21, 2010, 10:34:50 pm »
You can buy new ones pretty cheap from Suzuki, I think about $30.
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July 21, 2010, 10:58:30 pm »
davey dont spoil all the fun...
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