Girvin flex bush/damper replacements

[Shaggy1979]

Can anyone advise me on how to renew the rubber dampers in a flex stem
I thought there would be accessory packs to service and replace but can't seem to find any original girvin
I've been told Skateboard truck rubbers "might" work
My only other option is to buy a vehicle one that's oversized and shave it down on a laithe or drill press
Any ideas would be appreciated
To be honest I'll probably fit it to see if it takes the impact from going through the palms of my hands if not its coming off again

 

[Vesatoro]

Girvin Flex-Stem Elastomer Refresh Kit

Our Girvin Flex-Stem Elastomer Refresh Kit will restore the comfort and feel to your handle bars.

www.suspensionforkparts.net

 

[Shaggy1979]

Girvin Flex-Stem Elastomer Refresh Kit

Our Girvin Flex-Stem Elastomer Refresh Kit will restore the comfort and feel to your handle bars.

www.suspensionforkparts.net

Is there choices of density/softness/hardness to choose from

 

[Shaggy1979]

Is there choices of density/softness/hardness to choose from

I apologise I now see that there is one for fattys and one for people uild lime a racing snake

 

[Retro Spud]

Skate board truck bushes are identical however you will need soft as the loads on a skateboard are very different

 

[M-Power]

Just type in ‘skateboard truck elastomers’. Anything with a shore rating of 90-95 will be firm/hard and 80-85 suits shorter reach stems or lighter riders. You can also modify a flexstem to increase loft, reduce reach with a longer bolt and multi stack these.

Venom Skateboard Truck Bushings - Cylinder - Purple Hard 96a

Venom bushings make a great replacement for worn and tired bushings, or if you just fancy a different ride feeling. These high-quality bushings are made from polyurethane which allows your board to turn smoothly. The cylinder bushings are the most common and versatile of all shaped bushings. The...

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[Shaggy1979]

Cheers guys top legend points to you all

 

[Shaggy1979]

So I took it down to my mates workshop and the polyurethane bush (green) is fine it was the "softer" rubber bush had perished ....
But I don't know about the length of the stem it's a fair bit shorter than existing and my saddle is already fully back on the post rail
Hell will freeze Over before I fit raised bars

 

[JimK404]

If that is a short alloy flexstem for a 1" headset, and you decide it's not for you, then I'd be very pleased to relieve you of it

 

[Scvintage]

I have that exact stem, yes skateboard truck parts work perfect