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Originally posted by *mat-ster*
No dis-respect, but.....I would advise against this (and the Tarnax for that matter), it depends on the type of rubber, in fact WD40 is often used as an Environmental Stress - degrading agent in polymer and rubber testing.
The copper cleaning stuff http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/18/136.htm?53 and a new O-Ring or 3 sounds like the best solution.
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Hmmm...Really?
Ive been using it for years on the rubber parts of my ZX900 (Ninja) to keep the carburetor boots supple ect.
"What surfaces or materials are OK to use WD-40 on?
WD-40 can be used on just about everything. It is safe for metal, rubber, wood and plastic. WD-40 can be applied to painted metal surfaces without harming the paint. Polycarbonate and clear polystyrene plastic are among the few surfaces on which to avoid using a petroleum-based product like WD-40."
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_faqs.html
I guess they could be lying, but Ive had no problems with it in over 10 years and my XZ900's rubber parts are originals (1985)