leaks in vert
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Melting Slicks
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leaks in vert
just replaced my ragtop and getting leaks( water,minor) and my geuss is the weatherstripping is worn( ?) new stripping in 300+ at the dealer 
is there anyone in c5ville 
who can come up with a less expensive solution ? all wind noise is gone too,windows and doors lay flush. i replaced the top because it was worn .any help would be greatly appreciated!!
is there anyone in c5ville who can come up with a less expensive solution ? all wind noise is gone too,windows and doors lay flush. i replaced the top because it was worn .any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I suggest that you get some di electric grease and rub a small amount on each rubber gasket. It will soften them and make them much more pliable. This should make them seal better.
You can buy this product at the dealership for about $40.00 for a tube. I went to a Honda motorcycle shop and got a tube of it for $20.00. It is a gel type silicon lubricant.
I believe there is an adjustment that can be made to the top frame assembly to make it fit down tighter but I am not sure.
You can buy this product at the dealership for about $40.00 for a tube. I went to a Honda motorcycle shop and got a tube of it for $20.00. It is a gel type silicon lubricant.
I believe there is an adjustment that can be made to the top frame assembly to make it fit down tighter but I am not sure.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Dragon-Vette
Did you do the top yourself?....have a new top for my vert as well and was wondering how hard it is to install.
Thanks.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by FLACHUSNRET
I suggest that you get some di electric grease and rub a small amount on each rubber gasket. It will soften them and make them much more pliable. This should make them seal better.
You can buy this product at the dealership for about $40.00 for a tube. I went to a Honda motorcycle shop and got a tube of it for $20.00. It is a gel type silicon lubricant.
I believe there is an adjustment that can be made to the top frame assembly to make it fit down tighter but I am not sure.
You can buy this product at the dealership for about $40.00 for a tube. I went to a Honda motorcycle shop and got a tube of it for $20.00. It is a gel type silicon lubricant.
I believe there is an adjustment that can be made to the top frame assembly to make it fit down tighter but I am not sure.
Le Mans Master
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Since you say your seals are still good the top can be adjusted. I can't tell you how to do it but I am sure someone on here or in tech tips can help you.
Good luck with stopping the leaks.
Good luck with stopping the leaks.
Racer
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From: Summit Station Ohio
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-‘16-‘17
Originally Posted by newyiddy20
no.professionally done.....really good job too,but when i bought it back to him for further adjustments because of the leaks, he told me that the seals were bad
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