Classic & Vintage - change of rubber hood

got myself a new 919 rubber hood to replace crack one but find it hard to replace.
:rolleyes: can some experts advise on method in changing hood(modolo level)

many thanks in advance. :)

Maybe soaking them in alcohol can help. I've tried it several times and found it works. Take care.

Warm them up with a hair dryer for a minute or so.

I find a bit of soapy water does just fine on the modolo hoods.
I have both anatomic and regular hoods. The anatomic (919?) are
a bit more difficult to get on but the soapy water works fine for me.

Marty

Thanks for all the input.But can i dun use spoapy water,alchol or heat?
I m afraid the new hood might tear if i push it too hard.

Is there other standard way to change rubber hood(modolo 919)? :)

:p BTW CAN I USE COOKING OIL and which is the appropiate entrance for hood? :D

But can i dun use spoapy water,alchol or heat?

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Trust me. Warm 'em up & they'll become much more flexible. You should have no problem getting them on w/o tearing.

Safest way if to remove the lever from the bars, easy for Campagnolo as the parts allow this , good thing as Campagnolo hoods command silly high money, but if one wants to be period CORRECT, well you got to pay the Campagnolo price.

Remove levers use soapy water, (not detergent, no hand lotion type, use ivory snow for example) slide the new hoods from the back to forward, least stress on the hood.
Yes, you will probably have to tape the bars, tape is cheap, these hoods are now not.

Be extra careful of the corners on the lever body. They are sharp and need extra lovin' to get the hood over 'em. Any of the above mentioned methods work - cooking oil will never set up and you'll have wiggly hoods for just about ever. Not to mention really slippery hands just when you need them the most. Good luck, Lew.

I have Done it. :p :p :beer:
Thanks to Nick Burns, I have used your method, Hood is in but body sweating like hell & a lot of strength needed.
Fail to listen to advise given by luker (Be extra careful of the corners on the lever body. They are sharp and need extra lovin' to get the hood over 'em)resulting pain on thumb ,hood slightly torn,heart really pain to see torn hood. :cry:

BTW thank everybody for commenting. :) :beer:

:rolleyes: need advise on placing of hood on handlebar, i mean the part with modolo wording should be place where?(facing outside or inside of handlebar)

A little after the fact, but it's a whole lot easier to put the new hoods on with the levers attached to the handlebars. Heat 'em up till they soft & flexible, install by feeding brake lever through bottom of new hood and pull it up over the lever body. No sharp edges to contend with.



Logo faces out.

A little after the fact, but it's a whole lot easier to put the new hoods on with the levers attached to the handlebars. Heat 'em up till they soft & flexible, install by feeding brake lever through bottom of new hood and pull it up over the lever body. No sharp edges to contend with.



Logo faces out.
I think u r right. should have done that earlier.