Lord Popgun
Road warrior
+! on what Elipen said. And now you don't have to read the whole thread!Elipten_imp said:
WD or something works as good as the spit too.
Rubber Lever End Thingies
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WD or something works as good as the spit too.
Setchman_imp
Running like a top
Even after reading all 36 pages I struggled a bit at first. The key is what Elipten said except that if you have any latex or rubber gloves the job is that much easier. It's the dry rubber-to-rubber contact that I found made it super easy. Any kind of lubrication should work just keep the outside (this is key) of the RLET dry, pinch it firmly as you work it over the ball and with the extra grip of a rubber glove it just slides right on.EGAlvarez_imp said:What the heck is the secret to getting these RLETs on the levers! I tried WD-40, stretching them out with needle nose pliers to the point that I was certain they were about to rip, heating them up with the heat gun on low and still, nothing. I decided to do what I should have done from the beginning and I stepped away and enjoyed a cold beer; the RLET's meanwhile were being stretched out over the heads of some pretty big bolts that I shoved into them, but still, after trying again, no luck.
I went inside to have some Thin Mints and milk to lift my spirits and I am now off to bed...it's 0025 on the east coast!
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Maybe he has a quote for getting the source wrong. :blush:EmptySea_imp said:
Plus, I don't think I'm smart enough to be ironic...
furious_blue_imp
Been there
+! on what Elipen said. And now you don't have to read the whole thread!Lord Popgun_imp said:+! on what Elipen said. And now you don't have to read the whole thread!Elipten_imp said:
WD or something works as good as the spit too.
WD or something works as good as the spit too.
yep.. I ruined 1 1/2 pair of RLETS before I finally wised up used WD40 and a good shove directly from the back end.
Gotta hit up my dealer for some more RLETS so that I can finish up the rest of the bikes... greatest accessory, ever !
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
WD40! That costs money! And maybe some unknown reaction. Spit is pure and natural. Dry and grip is key. With a shove from the back, push don't pull.
Congrats, and welcome to the club!
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Thread starter
Holdiing the dry RLET with a glove or dry rag makes a huge difference.
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Especially after Elipten spits all over it.:excited:Cormanus_imp said:
Cormanus is correct, as usual, and that is the secret.
Thread starter
I was trying to keep that excitement out of the story, popgun. But, as usual you're right, Elipten's spit is a pretty important element in the installation of RLETs. Just as well he bottles it and sells it on Amazon.
EGAlvarez_imp
Running like a top
Behold! The secret to making these things go on easily!
Ram the ends of a big fat marker into the RLETs and then go to bed. Leave RLETs with marker stuffed into them on your workbench until you return from work the next afternoon. When you get home from work, grab a cold beer out of the garage fridge and admire the CB for a couple of minutes while removing your dress shirt. Then, pull one RLET off marker, spray a bit of WD-40 into RLET and then using the "two handed pinch, pull, wiggle over the end of the lever using one hand to advance leading edge and a dry paper towel in the other to keep pressure!" method mentioned in pages 1-35.
And now I am officially one of the cool kids!
Ram the ends of a big fat marker into the RLETs and then go to bed. Leave RLETs with marker stuffed into them on your workbench until you return from work the next afternoon. When you get home from work, grab a cold beer out of the garage fridge and admire the CB for a couple of minutes while removing your dress shirt. Then, pull one RLET off marker, spray a bit of WD-40 into RLET and then using the "two handed pinch, pull, wiggle over the end of the lever using one hand to advance leading edge and a dry paper towel in the other to keep pressure!" method mentioned in pages 1-35.
And now I am officially one of the cool kids!
the Ferret
Road warrior
Alright Ed. Knew you could do it. :clap:
Looks awesome huh?
Looks awesome huh?
Thread starter
Congratulations, EGA. Welcome.
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
I think there needs to be a RETLET speed contest at the group gathering.
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Yep good start...and welcome to the forum. Stop over at new members and tell us a little about yourself.
Chapomis_imp
Road warrior
Put them under your pillow, the RLETS fairy will wave her magic wand and they will slip right on.lash_imp said:
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Welcome Lash!
Soon Lash will be posting "how do you get these blankety blank things on?"
But then Lash, to quote Ferret, perfection--ahhh
Soon Lash will be posting "how do you get these blankety blank things on?"
But then Lash, to quote Ferret, perfection--ahhh
White Dog_imp
Been there
My clutch lever was most friendly tonight as the RLET slide on with a tad of dishwasher soap in about 30 seconds. The brake lever, however, wanted to be very contrary and I bet I tried to install the RLET for over 20 minutes! I took a long break and decided to tackle it again. This time, I tied the brake lever to the grip and put on a pair of plastic gloves. Don't ask me how, but I managed to get it on in about 1 minute, twisting and grunting and voila! it popped in place They do look nice!
Thread starter
It's the twisting and grunting that does the trick.
the Ferret
Road warrior
" They do look nice"
Yes they do!
Yes they do!