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CoachDoc
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San Diego, CA
Aftermarket radiator cap
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September 22, 2015, 09:47:58 PM »
Seems to me I recall that there are aftermarket radiator caps that will fit a Valk. Mine is a '97 Standard. Does anybody have a NAPA or similar part number for a cap that will fit? Thanks as always.
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CoachDoc
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Kep
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My "Mid-life Crisis "
Indiana
Re: Aftermarket radiator cap
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September 23, 2015, 06:02:29 AM »
I purchased a Mr.Gasket 2473S cap with a built in thermometer for my 97 standard...nice !!! Got mine from Amazon.com for $26.72
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sandy
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Mesa, AZ.
Re: Aftermarket radiator cap
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September 23, 2015, 06:56:13 AM »
Kep: There have been several reports of leak failures with thermometer caps. How long have you had yours and have you had any issues with it?
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Tfrank59
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'98 Tourer
Western Washington
Re: Aftermarket radiator cap
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September 23, 2015, 02:40:47 PM »
I bought that Mr gasket radiator cap with the thermometer built-in, and it worked good for about six months or so, and then the thermometer died. It didn't leak or anything, but I went back to the Honda one just because what's the point if thermometer is broken?
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paulporter
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Re: Aftermarket radiator cap
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October 04, 2015, 05:09:46 PM »
I had two of those caps. Both leaked. I threw them away and replaced with OEM. No more coolant loss.
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bentwrench
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Philadelphia,Pa.
Re: Aftermarket radiator cap
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October 04, 2015, 05:19:01 PM »
I don't have any part#s but caps from 90s toyota corollas fit almost every bike i've tried them on.I did this a couple of times for magnas,shadows and others that puked from a dried out cap seal.they are .9 bar like most bikes.get a stant if you can.
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