HarpMudd Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Tonight I noticed this thick white rubber band popping out of the casing from underneath my G3’s handle. Maybe it came out during a recent light wreck. For those who have done their own repairs, what is the purpose of this? Is it a seal of some sort? Is it an involved process opening your wheel up and putting it back in place? My wheel appears to be functioning fine since I’ve noticed this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 That’s a common issue on these InMotion/Solowheels. It’s a weatherproofing gasket that works its way out over time. You can take apart the wheel and tuck it back into its channel maybe along with some silicone sealant so it stays put. This video never gets old. I think it demonstrates taking the V8 apart. You have to watch it a few times as it’s difficult to concentrate for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I've had the issue of the rubber charge port cover coming out of it's hole. If anyone has advice on how to get the bloody thing back in the housing, please let me know. I've just about given up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbolest Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: This video never gets old. I think it demonstrates taking the V8 apart. You have to watch it a few times as it’s difficult to concentrate for some reason. Ya know, you're right! That is weird! I had to watch it a few times as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpMudd Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks..That is a good video! ? I never saw any rubber gasket though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Gasket? What gasket? Oh, in that case maybe take a look see at this video instead. or maybe this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpMudd Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Ahh there’s the gasket.. lol. ? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBinBalt Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/3/2018 at 2:51 AM, mezzanine said: I've had the issue of the rubber charge port cover coming out of it's hole. If anyone has advice on how to get the bloody thing back in the housing, please let me know. I've just about given up on it. Happened to me also, took me about 30 minutes fooling around with it to get it fixed. I broke a toothpick in half and used the blunt/broken end to force the knobby end of the cover back through the hole. I think I also used needle nose pliers to help out a bit. Can't recall exactly how I used them, it was a few weeks back. Yes... this getting it back in was a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpMudd Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 20 hours ago, JBinBalt said: Happened to me also, took me about 30 minutes fooling around with it to get it fixed. I broke a toothpick in half and used the blunt/broken end to force the knobby end of the cover back through the hole. I think I also used needle nose pliers to help out a bit. Can't recall exactly how I used them, it was a few weeks back. Yes... this getting it back in was a pain. I opened up my wheel and when trying to put the gasket back in, I broke it, so I ended up ripping it out entirely. I ended up just putting a few strips of electrical tape over-top of where the gasket used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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