mello dude
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« on: September 08, 2021, 09:04:54 PM » |
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Looked up the price of a new Radiator cap... jeez.. 40ish dollars? Huh?
Waht alternates have you found for a fair price?
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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2021, 10:57:08 PM » |
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 I know it's the tech forum and I apologize.  They (ebay, yada) were selling one with a temp gauge in it (cheaper than OE). It often leaked, so I'd avoid that one. Also, one particular radiator cap chrome cover was known to make the OE cap leak when the set screw was cranked down. I believe the Show Chrome/Big Bike Parts cover. If the radiator neck lips are bent (like from a cover set screw), they can (very carefully) be straightened. If the cap rubber is very hard (with no squeeze left in it), that may mean you need a new one. |
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mello dude
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2021, 11:15:37 PM » |
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If the cap rubber is very hard (with no squeeze left in it), that may mean you need a new one.
Humour aside....... YES....I need a new one...... |
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2021, 04:48:30 AM » |
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I recall that a Honda Civic uses the same cap. Don’t recall specific years that fit. Bring the cap to any good auto store and ask.
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2021, 09:33:26 AM » |
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There are new OEM ones on the auction site for $27 shipped.
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2021, 04:38:43 PM » |
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1992 Honda Accord radiator cap $7 at auto zone
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mello dude
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2021, 07:10:15 PM » |
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Kinda been digging around--- Amazon and Dennis Kirk.....lots of options, just want it to work...  Have to check Autozone too... |
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2021, 08:20:20 PM » |
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Cool! I wasn't aware that there was an automotive equivalent to the rad cap.
Thanks!
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2021, 09:04:45 AM » |
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1992 Honda Accord radiator cap $7 at auto zone
If this proves to be true, whoever can update the generic parts list, should add it. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2021, 08:44:14 PM » |
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yep got the 90s honda car radiator cap on my 98 valk tourer since OEM was no good anymore, works well, and dirt cheap
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mello dude
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2021, 10:04:48 PM » |
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yep got the 90s honda car radiator cap on my 98 valk tourer since OEM was no good anymore, works well, and dirt cheap
For more info for grins..... I was digging though my parts drawer and I found a new cap (on the left) for my '90 Accord (180k miles on it) and for the halibut I pulled off the Accord cap and set them side by side.. not much difference. Tried the new one on the Valk and it fit/works fine.... I ran about 200 miles with it......   My OCD didnt like the looks of it though, so a check with Dennis Kirk and bought this one....its black and suits the bike better...   Ran another 100 miles and the DK one also works fine... So add that to your Funk and Wagnalls |
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2021, 07:23:09 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2021, 05:25:57 AM » |
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Yes but, the shape of it with those ugly wings would preclude this. Couldn’t do it.  |
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mello dude
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« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2021, 02:14:18 PM » |
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Aw, Chris....where did you get that?!! |
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« Reply #15 on: October 02, 2021, 02:23:59 PM » |
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Aw, Chris....where did you get that?!! It’s a Cobra part one was on the bike when I bough it but it wasn’t perfect. Big BF was selling this one on the classifieds a couple of years ago. I couldn’t resist |
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« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2021, 02:41:51 PM » |
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Yes but, the shape of it with those ugly wings would preclude this. Couldn’t do it. Is that a complete cap or a chrome cap cover? |
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« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2021, 02:59:09 PM » |
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It’s a cover for the OEM cap.
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mello dude
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« Reply #18 on: October 03, 2021, 12:58:14 AM » |
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Aw, Chris....where did you get that?!! I couldn’t resist  -  |
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* Mr. Murphy was an optimist....
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« Reply #19 on: October 03, 2021, 05:44:03 AM » |
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Aw, Chris....where did you get that?!! I couldn’t resist - Thanks, yes with help from a few guys on this board I totally upgraded my radiator a couple years ago. Still looks perfect like this  |
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mello dude
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« Reply #20 on: October 03, 2021, 07:29:11 AM » |
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Looking good.....I have that same front radiator grill. It really makes the front pop out..
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* My get up and go, must have got up and went.....
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« Reply #21 on: October 03, 2021, 09:09:04 AM » |
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Those radiator grilles were made by two outfits. Rattlebars was chrome. Long gone. xf6-custom.com is stainless https://xf6custom.com/I have one of each. The chrome is easier to keep shiny. |
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« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2021, 10:32:32 AM » |
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Those radiator grilles were made by two outfits.
Rattlebars was chrome. Long gone.
xf6-custom.com is stainless https://xf6custom.com/
I have one of each. The chrome is easier to keep shiny.
This one is the stainless version |
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