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Hole plug?
#366166 12/15/2009 12:16 AM
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Ok, one spot that has always bugged me....
The tube in the frame below the air box that is open on both sides. Has anybody come up with anything decent to plug it?

See the below pic of Grazuh's bike for an example - below the airfilter, with a hose running into it on this bike....


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roundy77 #366167 12/15/2009 6:21 AM
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Why do you want to plug it?


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FrankW #366168 12/15/2009 6:27 AM
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I can't get to mine for size but what about the plug from a BA that takes place of the tach in the dash?


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The_Dog33 #366169 12/15/2009 8:51 AM
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I plugged mine some months ago. If you message me your e-mail address I will send you details and photographs. Got a couple as free samples from a company in the UK. Am at work at the moment so do not have access to my e-mails or photographs. regards texasbrit

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texasbrit #366170 12/15/2009 3:14 PM
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Good stash spot for tools or whatever . Maybe an emergency $ 20 . Then plug it .


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roundy77 #366171 12/15/2009 5:58 PM
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I used this $1.60 expandable plug from PepBoys.
The other end is blocked by the battery box, and is thus a non-issue. It is opened & closed by finger tightening.(no tools req.)
And yes, it is a great "stash" place. (for tools )




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roundy77 #366172 12/15/2009 9:52 PM
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****** I didn't know there was a hole there! Tools, spare parts....


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erle #366173 12/15/2009 10:06 PM
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Quote:

I used this $1.60 expandable plug from PepBoys.
The other end is blocked by the battery box, and is thus a non-issue. It is opened & closed by finger tightening.(no tools req.)
And yes, it is a great "stash" place. (for tools )









can I get one of those in chrome?


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roadworthy #366174 12/16/2009 8:14 AM
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I used items from mocap in the UK (sent for a couple of free samples and got the RN 1-5/8CBK and RN 1-3/4CBK items) the 1-5/8" was a perfect fit and looks great but would have thought that there must be similar available in the US. See
http://www.mocap.co.uk/spec_sheets/pdf/RN-SQ-Series.pdf
and
http://www.mocap.co.uk/tubing-plugs.asp
They can be contacted on sales@mocap.co.uk but I think the mini pack contained about 50 and cost approx £30

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erle #366175 12/16/2009 1:23 PM
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Quote:

I used this $1.60 expandable plug from PepBoys.
The other end is blocked by the battery box, and is thus a non-issue. It is opened & closed by finger tightening.(no tools req.)
And yes, it is a great "stash" place. (for tools )





That's pretty cool Robert. Would make a great stash for somebody!!


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roadworthy #366176 12/16/2009 6:56 PM
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I thought of you when I posted (posted )that.
My theme is brass, so it was perfect for me. I suspect you could have it chrome plated, for about $20 bucks! (or wrap it with the shiny side of aluminum foil & use a S.S.wingnut, as the Dog would probably suggest. )
(thanks Mountaindude)

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erle #366177 12/17/2009 3:19 AM
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(thanks Mountaindude)




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