Where to find those odds and ends

[Agno]

So my build has been coming along swimmingly. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=54763.0

I keep tearing off old crusty parts like the stripping on the weld seam of the tank and the dampers that isolate the gauges from vibration and help them fit snugly.

The problem is finding their replacements. I could always source them from someplace like Bikebandit but overtime the costs become prohibitive.

Anyone know of a place that sells generic vinyl/rubber stripping and the sort? Or maybe any ideas for a diy remedy?

[Dizzledan]

I can't speak to the rubber stripping on the tank, but I made my own gauge isolation gaskets out of some generic 1/8" gasket I picked up at the hardware store for a few bucks.
1. I used a caliper to measure the largest diameter of the gauge where the gasket would sit
2. locked the caliper
3. used it like a compass to mask out the inner/outer diameter
4. rough up the smooth side and rattlecan black.

At first it wasn't enough gasket to isolate the vibrations and raise the gauges enough, but I just glued some strips of the same gasket to raise it to 1/2"

It was a slow weekend.

[NorwayGT1]

when in doubt ask a parts whore lol...

[Dr.McNinja]

I've repaired tons of seals/cracked lines/etc on my bike over the 6 or so months I've had it. I never ordered OEM because OEM is terribly expensive. Luckily for me there's something like 5 major autoparts chains and 1 major motorcycle parts/accessories chain around here so I just shopped around there. You just have to go digging. A lot of generic car rubber parts/lines work perfectly for a motorcycle. Especially when weatherproof lines are 30 bucks for a pair from bikebandit and 3 dollars at your local auto parts store. Only difference is you have to know your lengths and where to cut. Same with seals, you have to know their diameters/thickness. If you think a car might have the same type of seal/line/whatever there's a good chance AutoZone or something would carry it. You may even be able to get the REALLY generic stuff from your local hardware stores.

Unfortunately major gaskets (head gaskets, etc) you'll have to order OEM. Those I wouldn't trust from anywhere BUT an OEM shop. Carb rebuild kits are the same way.