Lost a swing arm pivot cap..What to do?

[mrbill]

The dang thing must of fell out..

Yea, yea.... big serious problem.       

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

Thanks.

[Bugslayer]

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

[Bone]

Lost one in 07 and paid 14.60 at my local dealer.

[BF]

Bike Bandit has them.  I got one there from them not too long ago.  Direct line parts has 'em too. 

[mrbill]

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.

[Daniel Meyer]

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!

[Bone]

Just changed an over due air filter. I'm going back to the garage to silicone my chrome plugs
I like that idea Daniel.

[Spirited-6]

Just changed an over due air filter. I'm going back to the garage to silicone my chrome plugs
I like that idea Daniel.

Me also, never lost one but.....  

[sheets]

I put a wrap or two of black electrical tape on mine for a snug fit.

[f-Stop]

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!   The adhesive on the cloth tape will eventually dry out.