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[Lewty]

I am trying to fit a new pair of tank knee pads to my 1937 bullet, they are the sort that have to be squeezed over a plate bolted to the side of the tank. Does anyone have any tips on the best way to do this before I end up scratching the freshly painted tank?

[Mark M]

Use a little bit of lubricant, washing up liquid is good, on the inside faces of the rubber to ease them on. And do it in a warm environment, outside is good at the moment!
REgards, Mark

[Alan R]

Hi guys---------- yes, I'll second that re}--- washing up liquid as a rubber lubricant..Once you have the item fitted on it will still feel a bit loose...Don't worry as the detergent will eventually evapourate and the rubber will GRIP !!!...Because I'm a caring type of person I only ever use this very well known product, and ended up LOOKING like this as well----------OOooh, get you dearie !!!}----------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynBWtvi0lmQ ------------------------------- "I hardly ever buy Fairy Liquid".... it's a wonder they're still in business then !!

[Lewty]

Thanks guys, have already gone down the route of wash up liquid, but just can't seem to get the rubber to stretch far enough, as for the hot weather, I live in the middle of France, temperature currently at 17.00 hours is 38 degrees, no problem there then. Will just have to have another go tomorrow and try a little harder.

[PeteF]

Bunk 'em in hot water for a bit.

[Alan (Lancashire)]

don,t use fairy liquid , it has salt in in it , and will cause rust later on,,,

A friend of mine who owned a pushbike shop showed me a trick many yrs ago for fitting handlebar grips etc.

mens arosol deodorant , yup spray it on , apply the part (slides on) then it evaporates , to remove grips etc , lift the edge ,insert a screwdriver or long small dia rod (I use an allen key) , spray deodorant and work around with the rod , the item will slide off

[PeteF]

Alan's right, loads of salt in dish detergents. The only difference with the posh thick ones is they have more salt in them.