Viton Proof

All of the ordinary round orings and many other components in my Master Kits are made of genuine Viton.

Viton is a superior brand of flourinated synthetic rubber that provides the best defense against ethanol and other oxygenating agents in modern fuel. Absent sophisticated testing, it is virutually impossible to determine what an oring is made of. You certainly can't tell by a visual examination.

Viton can cost up to 4 times what ordinary nitrile orings cost. I would not incur this additional expense if I did not think it was beneficial for my customers.

Other vendors may claim to provide Viton, but do they?

Here's proof that Randakk's orings are made of Viton. Below is documentation from recent oring purchases I've made. I've obscured a few details to confound certain competitors. On each Packing List, notice the designation of VI-75 in every line item description as well as VI in each Line Part Number.

This indicates genuine Viton 75 durometer orings!

There is a slow transition to these superior materials in the motorcycle aftermarket industry. Some suppliers are lagging on the adoption of these necessary compounds.

This is one of the unintended consequences as heavier reliance is made on ethanol to power our engines. Not to mention the the coming "taco wars" as food prices are driven higher!

Also, I avoid the temptation to use standard industrial o-rings that are "close" to the correct size. O-rings need to fit correctly to perform the intended function. That's why I spend extra to get the exact, custom sizes needed. I monitor and evaluate alll the major aftermarket carb rebuild kits continuously as part of my normal business model. I am amazed at some of the components and sizing they issue.

 

 

 

GL1000 Orings

 

 

GL1100 Orings

 

GL1200 Orings

 

CBX / CX500 / DOHC Four / etc. Orings

 

Customers of Randakk's Cycle Shakk can rest assured that all of the orings in Randakk's Master Kits are actually made of Viton!