How long do Cush rubbers last?

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I’ve had these on the Busa for probably ten years or more. I swapped the OEMs out early so these must have over 50,000 miles on them. They’re still a PITA to install and remove and aren’t gouged or cut. When should they be replaced I wonder? For the not too high price of $60 I could get a set and have them replaced when I have the chain and sprockets replaced. But if they’re still good…Anyone else ever replace HD Cush rubbers like these?

 

[Dai.]

Since you’re going to be in there, may aswell change them even if they do look fine.

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

I hear the white ones will make you go faster.

 

[sixpack577]

The poly/plastic ones really don't wear out.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

The poly/plastic ones really don't wear out.

Probably not. I saw some original rubbers in a 35 year old CBX hub that had shrunk so much they fell out as the wheel came off. Last time I had a tire put on these were still a PITA to remove and reinstall.

 

[bigoltool]

I have the same red ones, a little silicone grease works wonders on them.

 

[MonkeyButtRides]

I hear the white ones will make you go faster.

That's racists....LOL

 

[Bagherra]

I installed those and have not looked back...

 

[Berlin Germany]

I’ve had these on the Busa for probably ten years or more. I swapped the OEMs out early so these must have over 50,000 miles on them. They’re still a PITA to install and remove and aren’t gouged or cut. When should they be replaced I wonder? For the not too high price of $60 I could get a set and have them replaced when I have the chain and sprockets replaced. But if they’re still good…Anyone else ever replace HD Cush rubbers like these?

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how long they last would be caused by how you ride ur bike

and what my good ol´ buddy @Kojak found out is a bad news - these from schnitz 4 gen1´s seem to be produced in far east and are not worth the money and hours of work .
buy the originals from suzuki if u can feel play in the sprocket hub in der rim.

kojak offers the fine pieces (incl. 2 angle-valves in black) here at his shop
4 gen3 here
and
4 gen2 + b-king here

and he really tests ALL parts at his bikes , before he offers them in his shop .

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

how long they last would be caused by how you ride ur bike

and what my good ol´ buddy @Kojak found out is a bad news - these from schnitz 4 gen1´s seem to be produced in far east and are not worth the money and hours of work .
buy the originals from suzuki if u can feel play in the sprocket hub in der rim.

kojak offers the fine pieces (incl. 2 angle-valves in black) here at his shop
4 gen3 here
and
4 gen2 + b-king here

and he really tests ALL parts at his bikes , before he offers them in his shop .

Schnitz says they’re made in the USA. Why does your friend think they’re made elsewhere? They’re not “hours of work” to install either. I swapped out the originals 15 years ago as these were better.

 

[sixpack577]

I installed those and have not looked back...

Your posts look like the cat in your avatar is the one talking...I can't unsee it
lmao

 

[Bagherra]

Your posts look like the cat in your avatar is the one talking...I can't unsee it
lmao

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