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mrbill
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« on: July 16, 2009, 04:02:06 PM »
The dang thing must of fell out..

Yea, yea…. big serious problem.  Smiley     

Just looking for a cheap fix (that doesn't look too cheap) to cover or doctor up the fugly hole.

Thanks.
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Bugslayer
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2009, 04:33:22 PM »
When I lost mine years ago, I ordered a new one from the dealership. (and spent way too much.) It looks like HDL sells them for $10.39/ea. But if I remember right, they add something like an $8.00 charge for orders under $100....

http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=148759&category=Motorcycles&make=Honda&year=1997&fveh=3476
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Bone
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2009, 04:38:02 PM »
Lost one in 07 and paid 14.60 at my local dealer.
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BF
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 05:23:37 PM »
Bike Bandit has them.  I got one there from them not too long ago.  Direct line parts has 'em too. 
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mrbill
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2009, 06:05:24 PM »
hey, thanks. Yesterday searched the HDL store and other sites and couldn't find a thing.  Today went to HDL "parts" and found it right away.
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2009, 04:53:23 AM »
I lost...like...8 of these things...always on long trips...I think one of my "shifts" to a different position for distance riding must position my boot heel or such to pop 'em out.

Anyway...the blindingly obvious solution...yeah, you know...the one I should have figured out after 1...or 2...or 5 or 6 at least (sheesh!):

Dab a couple dabs of adhesive silicone on the tangs before you install the new one. Don't "seal" it all the way around...just a dab or two.

Haven't lost one since!
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2009, 05:59:56 AM »
Just changed an over due air filter. I'm going back to the garage to silicone my chrome plugs Smiley
I like that idea Daniel.
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2009, 06:13:02 AM »
Quote from: Bone on July 17, 2009, 05:59:56 AM
Just changed an over due air filter. I'm going back to the garage to silicone my chrome plugs Smiley
I like that idea Daniel.
Me also, never lost one but.....  Wink
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sheets
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2009, 06:54:59 PM »
I put a wrap or two of black electrical tape on mine for a snug fit.
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f-Stop
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Driftwood, Texas
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2009, 07:44:43 PM »
I used cloth tape on mine when I noticed they were loose after a winter ride.  Fits good and snug, but I like Daniel's solution better! cooldude  The adhesive on the cloth tape will eventually dry out. Sad
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