How do you guys keep rubber parts like new?

[Hatchet54]

Was disassembling my forks and started thinking about decay on small rubber parts like bushings, dust covers, carb boots, etc.

How do you guys avoid dry rot and keep things flexible and supple? (go ahead and make all your jokes now)

I'm not quite sure where I picked this up, but somehow I got it into my head that a cleaning and light coat of WD-40 kept things energized. It's always seemed like it's worked for me.

[DustyDave]

A 50 /50 mix of wintergreen oil and xylene boiled into them, then soaked for a while, will soften the rubber gaskets and such that have gotten harder than a preachers prick Sunday morning.
Dusty

[farmall]

Buy spare soft parts when you can get them. Nothing lasts forever so stock a lifetime supply. It's convenient and allows looking for deals at leisure.

(go ahead and make all your jokes now)

An old Asian remedy, Sum Yung Tang.

[Hoghead]

I don't have magic potion advice, but, i park my rides in the shade in preference to in the sun. UV kills soft parts.

Stock em , and store them right is good advice.

Remember too , consumables means just that!!

[hillcat]

I soak my tires in ArmorAll. They look fantastic.

[farmall]

I soak my tires in ArmorAll. They look fantastic.

I hope that's just wiped on the sidewalls unless you live in the desert. I don't silicone my tires. If they're old enough to crack that's a fine signal to replace them because the REST of the rubber is as old as cracking sidewalls.

http://www.armorall.com/expert-tips/faqs/exterior-faqs

Armor All® Protectant products are ideal for protecting, shining and cleaning your car tires. Just spray onto surface, let penetrate and wipe off for a great shine and long-lasting protection. However, these products should not be used on cycle tires or tire tread due to slipperiness.

[Tattooo]

I hope that's just wiped on the sidewalls unless you live in the desert. I don't silicone my tires. If they're old enough to crack that's a fine signal to replace them because the REST of the rubber is as old as cracking sidewalls.

I hope he was kidding......... At least that's what I thought when I read his post...............

[farmall]

I figured so but subsequent readers might not get sarcasm!

[Tattooo]

^^^^^ LOL I understand.....^^^^^^^^ You never know what people hear or read what someone says they might think it to be true............. So many people really do..............

[AlbertaFarmer]

Armorall may not be advisable to use on tires, but it does work wonders on vinyl seats.

[Tattooo]

Armorall may not be advisable to use on tires, but it does work wonders on vinyl seats.

LOL Yes it does........... LOL

[hillcat]

I hope he was kidding......... At least that's what I thought when I read his post...............

Yes kidding but thought everyone would know that.
Maybe you're right Farmall, I guess I should have added some laughing face after my sarcasm.
Or just refrained in the first place.

[Tattooo]

Yes kidding but thought everyone would know that.
Maybe you're right Farmall, I guess I should have added some laughing face after my sarcasm.
Or just refrained in the first place.

I knew it............. But a LOL or something like that would have been good for the new bees here.......................

[Hoghead]

Yes kidding but thought everyone would know that.
Maybe you're right Farmall, I guess I should have added some laughing face after my sarcasm.
Or just refrained in the first place.

Hell, I was going to tell everyone I used it on my face too, but thought better of it!

[farmall]

The gold standard for face rejuvenation is Dr Farmall's Hand Whipped Facial Masque.

Look for the purple dispenser at your favorite drug store!