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Title: Radiator cap
Post by: Yeah, Just Dale on April 30, 2009, 04:40:25 PM
Is there an automotive equivalent for the Honda Valkyrie radiator cap? TIA


Title: Re: Radiator cap
Post by: Bagger John - #3785 on May 01, 2009, 03:00:13 AM
Need another?

I have spares...you should know that.  ;)


Title: Re: Radiator cap
Post by: Airetime on May 01, 2009, 06:06:46 AM
Is there an automotive equivalent for the Honda Valkyrie radiator cap? TIA

There have been those who have tried to replace them but leakage seemed to be a problem. I don't know of anyone who posted that they had found one that worked. Like anything else, if you look hard and long, chances are you might find one, and then maybe not.  :'(


Title: Re: Radiator cap
Post by: R J on May 01, 2009, 06:11:49 AM
Is the rubber seal worn out?

If not, pinch the 2 locking tabs just a smidge and see if it will seal again.

I've done that to mine about 3 times now.  And it has a ton of miles on it...  Bike is a 97 and it is still the original w/over 200K on it.


Title: Re: Radiator cap
Post by: Scott from FL, now in Maine on May 01, 2009, 06:42:19 AM
Another thing that can help with leaking is to make sure the openning is still level. The mouth is made of soft metal and can get bent a little if your not careful. It happened to me when I bent the tabs a touch. I used a small block of wood and fine sand paper to fix mine. Just be sure to tuck something in the openning like a paper towel to keep filings out. wrap sand paper around block and run it across top slowly. You will see any gaps you may have and can correct them  :) Mine hasn't leak since.   8)


Title: Re: Radiator cap
Post by: Yeah, Just Dale on May 02, 2009, 05:18:57 AM
Thanks to all ! Have one on order but was wondering if I could grab an equivalent from an auto parts stor quickly. I can wait a few days for it to show up.
Bagger, I know you'd have spares (and spares of spares, LOL) - thanks for the offer anyway. I've already gotten so much from you in terms of knowledge and experience. BTW Hope you're feeling better.
Scott, RJ and rest, thanks for your advice too. Will check into the "bend" and "level" solutions as well.
Ride safe everyone.