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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: BobR on March 05, 2012, 10:18:17 PM
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I need to replace the gaskets on my side cases but do not want to fork out the big bucks to bmw. Anyone know a source for the 5mm od gasket material?
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Surgical tubing???
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I haven't tried it on my system case yet, but a method I've used successfully on a hard aluminum camera case is to put a bead of silicone gasket stuff into the channel on one side, then lubricate the mating surface with a light oil or grease, let the silicone skin over a bit, then close the case until the silicone sets.
Make sure you're thorough with the oil, and you may want to test by only doing a short section at first.
After it is set you can trim any places where it may have squeezed out or whatever. Ideally you want the bead to be only large enough to just kiss the mating surface.
You end up with a resilient seal inset into the channel that is perfectly mated to the outer shell.
This is one of my projects for the spring, I'll try to remember to post my results.
If you want to do the tubing method, these guys have lots of choices; www.usplastics.com (http://www.usplastics.com)
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That is an interesting approach Photog. I am going to try the tubing approach first. I bought some 3/16" OD (close to 5mm) black surgical tubing for about 1$ per foot off Ebay. Definitely would be interested in seeing your results though. Thanks...
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I need to replace the gaskets on my side cases but do not want to fork out the big bucks to bmw. Anyone know a source for the 5mm od gasket material?
Ha, I used some leftover lamp shade cord on my city bags.
Only issue would be the brown color.
It's OK, call me a cheap bastard. LOL
Fits perfect, does NOT leak.
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I haven't tried it on my system case yet, but a method I've used successfully on a hard aluminum camera case is to put a bead of silicone gasket stuff into the channel on one side, then lubricate the mating surface with a light oil or grease, let the silicone skin over a bit, then close the case until the silicone sets.
Make sure you're thorough with the oil, and you may want to test by only doing a short section at first.
After it is set you can trim any places where it may have squeezed out or whatever. Ideally you want the bead to be only large enough to just kiss the mating surface.
Interesting, as I'm in search mode for a high quality DSLR hard shell camera case currently.
Scored a aluminum case at an estate sale but the seals are toast. With the right protective foam and DIY silicone seals it could be revamped nicely.
Thank you Photog _________________.
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It's OK, call me a cheap bastard. LOL
As we all know, the cheapest thing on a BMW is the rider :biggrin: