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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« on: April 09, 2011, 06:16:11 AM »
 Just found out I need a new cap. The rubber seal is torn. It looks like the one from a gold wing of the same years will fit, also the part numbers are the same. I can't believe it's worth 32. dollars at local dealer is there something else that will fit. I ride this bike everyday  so I don't what to wait for long to order online HDL price is 25 bucks. TIA
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TearlessTom
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2011, 06:24:22 AM »
Don't know what else would fit but I was looking at one for my Yamaha Tour Deluxe the other day and it was the same price.

I think it is about 32mm. You might measure it or take it to your local auto parts place and compare side by side.
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OverdueBill
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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2011, 09:21:54 AM »
That's about what I gave for a chrome one.  The quality doesn't seem as good as OEM but it's chrome so I'll try it.  How important is that PITA set screw?
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TearlessTom
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2011, 09:29:27 AM »
Mine has the chrome cap. Didn't know there was a set screw until now.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2011, 09:56:13 AM »
Thanks to all of ya'll for the help. BnB Tom thanks for all the options. I'm picking up a stock one for a 92 accord today on the way home from work. I order this one because I like the look of it but it won't be here for three days. The two togeter was still less than the stock . replacement.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Spectre-14-to-18-lbs-pressure-rating-chrome-billet-radiator-cap/_/N-261t?counter=1&filterByKeyWord=radiator+cap&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=536831_0_0_
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aslondon
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2011, 05:57:09 PM »
Let us know how it works.  Looks kind of cool

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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2011, 04:13:23 PM »
Sorry everybody got mine in today and it is way too big for the valkyrie. I tried the spectre website for the correct one but no luck. Cry
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3fan4life
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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2011, 06:54:24 PM »
Quote from: Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 on April 12, 2011, 04:13:23 PM
Sorry everybody got mine in today and it is way too big for the valkyrie. I tried the spectre website for the correct one but no luck. Cry


My gasket started leaking a couple of years ago, I didn't want to pay $30 for a new cap either.

I carried the cap into Autozone and matched it up with an automotive cap that fit for about $7.

That cap couldn't handle the pressure, it leaked around the flip top, So I took the gasket from it and put it on the Valkyrie cap and it's been doing fine.  
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2011, 06:12:49 PM »
you can go to an auto parts store and pick one up for 5 bucks its a STAT cap
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Hoser
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 01:49:32 PM »
Tossed the set screw first time I took the cap off, 82000 miles ago.  Hoser
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