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Author Topic: Melted Elastomer  (Read 2738 times)

antmav

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Melted Elastomer
« on: July 13, 2009, 07:19:48 am »
Hello,
Just spent a beautiful weekend on Cape Cod with my family and even snuck a few rides in.  My wife wanted to hit the Saturday morning yard sale circuit and reluctantly I went alone.  I think I may have hit the jackpot.  I found Proflex 854 (red) bike for sale for $50 USD.  XTR cranks, XT rear and front, Lx brakes.  The XTR cranks are actually marked "Prototype".  The yellow elastomers are melted all over the Girvin and rear swingarm.  hahahahaha  Must have been stored in hot garage.  Anyway, does anyone know what can be used to get this 'yellow gunk' off the bike and off my fingers??????

Thanks
Proflex 856- Brand New, never ridden
Proflex 656- Converted to Singlespeed
Two Proflex 854's (one singlespeed)
Gary Fisher Rig 29'er Singlespeed
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Spokes

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Re: Melted Elastomer
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 02:41:07 pm »
I used a celulose thinners type spirit on my 856. From memmory it worked quite well although its a bit harsh on the hands.
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antmav

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Re: Melted Elastomer
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 04:15:57 am »
I used a celulose thinners type spirit on my 856. From memmory it worked quite well although its a bit harsh on the hands.


Thanks Spokes, it worked, much appreciated !!!!!
Proflex 856- Brand New, never ridden
Proflex 656- Converted to Singlespeed
Two Proflex 854's (one singlespeed)
Gary Fisher Rig 29'er Singlespeed
Jamis XAM
Sinister R9-Downhill rig
Sinister DNA

Spokes

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Re: Melted Elastomer
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2009, 04:02:39 pm »
No probs, glad to help and give something back.
4000
857
856's
OZx modern build
757
4500
957
955
5000
no room in big shed but always room for one more!