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Aftermarket radiator cap

Started by CoachDoc, Tue 22, Sep 2015, 23:47:58

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CoachDoc

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.
CoachDoc
'97 Valkyrie Standard
'05 Goldwing
'74 CB550K

Kep

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

sandy

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?

Tfrank59

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?
-Tom

Keep the rubber side down.  USMC '78-'84
'98 Valkyrie, '02 VTX 1800, '96 Royal Star, '06 Drifter, '09 Bonneville, '10 KTM 530, '04 XR 650, '76 Bultaco, '81 CR 450, '78 GS 750...

paulporter

I had two of those caps.  Both leaked.  I threw them away and replaced with OEM.  No more coolant loss.

bentwrench

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.