{"product_id":"cush-rubber-cush-drive-royal-enfield-himalayan-450-guerrilla-450-rat00289-d","title":"Cush Rubber (Cush Drive Rubber \/ Sprocket Carrier Damper) for Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 \u0026 Guerrilla 450 – RAT00289\/D (Rear Wheel)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eRoyal Enfield \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eRAT00289\/D\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"358\"\u003erear wheel cush rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"439\"\u003ecush drive rubber \/ sprocket carrier rubber \/ hub damper rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e). These rubber dampers sit inside the rear sprocket carrier and absorb shock loads from throttle on\/off, reducing driveline lash and protecting the hub, sprocket carrier and bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eReplace the cush rubbers if you notice \u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eclunking\/knocking from the rear wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"732\"\u003ejerky throttle pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, excessive play in the rear sprocket carrier, or uneven chain snatch—especially after monsoon riding, hard touring, or high mileage. Using the correct OEM-spec rubber matters because hardness and shape control how the sprocket carrier seats; wrong rubbers can cause premature wear or a loose feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eAlso searched as: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003ecush rubber set\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003ecush drive damper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003erear sprocket cushion rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003erear hub rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eBefore you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm your bike is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eHimalayan 450 or Guerrilla 450\u003c\/strong\u003e, and match by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eVIN\/parts lookup or a photo of your sprocket carrier + old rubbers\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent wrong orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eGenuine Royal Enfield part number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eRAT00289\/D\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cush Rubber) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eFits the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003erear sprocket carrier \/ cush drive\u003c\/strong\u003e assembly (rear wheel) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eReduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eclunking\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003edriveline lash\u003c\/strong\u003e, and jerky on\/off throttle feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eHelps protect \u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003esprocket carrier seating\u003c\/strong\u003e and rear hub components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eBest practice: inspect related rear wheel \u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003ebearings\/seals\u003c\/strong\u003e during replacement \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eReturn-prevention: order by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003epart number + photo\/VIN confirmation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eIdeal for touring + city use where frequent throttle changes accelerate wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eSupplied as the OEM cush rubber set for the model-specific rear wheel carrier (verify count by your old set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eCompatibility Table \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"3052\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 99.9677%; height: 411.524px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2253\" style=\"height: 88.1836px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2177\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 12.0285%; height: 88.1836px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2195\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.3047%; height: 88.1836px;\"\u003ePlatform\/Engine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2209\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 16.4941%; height: 88.1836px;\"\u003eBS\/Emission\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2217\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 6.06509%; height: 88.1836px;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2232\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 8.34643%; height: 88.1836px;\"\u003eStatus (✅\/❓)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2253\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 33.2724%; height: 88.1836px;\"\u003eNotes\/Constraints\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2504\" style=\"height: 117.578px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2296\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 12.0285%; height: 117.578px;\"\u003eHimalayan 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2309\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.3047%; height: 117.578px;\"\u003eSherpa 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2339\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 16.4941%; height: 117.578px;\"\u003eBS6\/OBD2 (market-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2343\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 6.06509%; height: 117.578px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2347\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 8.34643%; height: 117.578px;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2504\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 33.2724%; height: 117.578px;\"\u003eConfirmed by multiple dealer listings as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eCush Rubber for Himalayan 450\u003c\/strong\u003e. Verify by VIN\/photo if variant differs. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2742\" style=\"height: 146.973px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2521\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 12.0285%; height: 146.973px;\"\u003eGuerrilla 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2534\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.3047%; height: 146.973px;\"\u003eSherpa 450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2564\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 16.4941%; height: 146.973px;\"\u003eBS6\/OBD2 (market-dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2568\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 6.06509%; height: 146.973px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2572\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 8.34643%; height: 146.973px;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2742\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 33.2724%; height: 146.973px;\"\u003eDealer listings explicitly associate \u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eRAT00289\u003c\/strong\u003e cush drive rubber with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eGuerrilla 450\u003c\/strong\u003e. Verify by VIN\/photo before dispatch. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2902\" style=\"height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2771\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 12.0285%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2779\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.3047%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2789\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 16.4941%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2793\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 6.06509%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2797\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 8.34643%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2902\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 33.2724%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"3052\" style=\"height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2941\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 12.0285%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2953\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 19.3047%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2970\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 16.4941%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2974\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 6.06509%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2978\" data-col-size=\"sm\" style=\"width: 8.34643%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3052\" data-col-size=\"lg\" style=\"width: 33.2724%; height: 29.3945px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eFAQs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eQ1 (Fitment): How can I confirm RAT00289\/D is correct for my bike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eBest method: VIN-based parts lookup shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eRAT00289\/D\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alternatively, share a photo of your \u003cstrong data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003erear sprocket carrier\/cush drive pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e and the old rubbers for visual match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003eQ2 (Fitment): Does this fit both Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003eYes—both models are confirmed by dealer listings for this part number. Still verify by VIN\/photo if your rear wheel assembly has been swapped or modified. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3720\"\u003eQ3 (Comparison): OEM vs aftermarket cush rubbers—what changes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003eOEM typically matches the intended rubber hardness and profile, which affects carrier seating and driveline feel. Aftermarket may be too soft (play\/clunk returns quickly) or too hard (harshness, poor seating).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eQ4 (Installation): Any precautions while replacing cush rubbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003eClean the carrier pockets, seat all rubbers evenly, and check sprocket carrier play before refitting. After reassembly, verify wheel alignment and chain slack. Many workshops replace bearings\/seals if wear is noticed. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4325\"\u003eQ5 (Symptoms): What problems does worn cush rubber cause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003eRear-end \u003cstrong data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4346\"\u003eclunk\u003c\/strong\u003e on throttle changes, \u003cstrong data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4384\"\u003ejerky pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, abnormal carrier play, faster sprocket carrier\/bearing wear, and inconsistent chain feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4566\"\u003eQ6 (Returns-prevention): What should I send to avoid ordering the wrong cush rubbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4569\"\u003eSend (1) bike model, (2) VIN last 6 digits (preferred), and (3) photos of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4690\"\u003esprocket carrier + old rubbers laid out\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your old part differs, we stop dispatch and re-check.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNDER THE HOOD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50934278619431,"sku":null,"price":161.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/7447\/0183\/files\/C219F9C5-CEB0-469B-9B6C-F209EEE3AE1B.jpg?v=1768646307","url":"https:\/\/underthehood.co.in\/products\/cush-rubber-cush-drive-royal-enfield-himalayan-450-guerrilla-450-rat00289-d","provider":"UNDER THE HOOD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}