Tips on installing aftermarket flex couplers

[ducatiti]

While waiting for my couplers and .050 hex tool to arrive for my x-squared, I would like to gather tips here to include trimming of the rubber itself. Did you have to cut or shave down the rubber in order to make it fit? Blade, file, crazy glue, etc? Ever use WD-40 to make it slip in easier? This is a first for me and don't want to ruin anything. I had Mark service my Juliet and it had a distinct scent around the nose bridge, making me thing that WD-40 was used. I'm not sure though?

I purchased these newly designed couplers ( oxm-parts ) from a member here. Hopefully, they are as stiff as Mark's...

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

 

[WavecloudCustoms]

• I wouldn't put Wd40 anywhere near the frame.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

While waiting for my couplers and .050 hex tool to arrive for my x-squared, I would like to gather tips here to include trimming of the rubber itself. Did you have to cut or shave down the rubber in order to make it fit? Blade, file, crazy glue, etc? Ever use WD-40 to make it slip in easier? This is a first for me and don't want to ruin anything. I had Mark service my Juliet and it had a distinct scent around the nose bridge, making me thing that WD-40 was used. I'm not sure though?

I purchased these newly designed couplers ( oxm-parts ) from a member here. Hopefully, they are as stiff as Mark's...

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Why not just specifically ask @THE X-MAN ?

 

[THE X-MAN]

I use purell, but only on early generation stuff.oxm rubber needs to be modified no matter what frames there going into.

 

[ducatiti]

I use purell, but only on early generation stuff.oxm rubber needs to be modified no matter what frames there going into.

Thanks X-man. What tool do you suggest for trimming?

 

[THE X-MAN]

Sharp ex-acto knife

 

[ducatiti]

Thanks again. From your experience, is it best to trim the top, front, or back?

 

[THE X-MAN]

If I'm not mistaken I think they're too long

 

[THE X-MAN]

You don't ever ever want that stuff to squish out to where you can see it

 

[THE X-MAN]

You wont ever see that on the X-Man's rubber because each coupler is painstakingly crafted by old world craftsman......lol