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    Swingarm Caps GS650G Good News

    There have been several posts on how difficult it is to find swingarm caps and how expensive they are if you can find them. I took a chance and ordered some black furniture caps off of eBay in the 40 mm size and received them today. They’re a good fit and look decent. I will install mine with a drop of some adhesive to keep them in place although they’re a pretty snug fit to begin with. They were only six dollars for five caps. A great alternative.

    Search eBay for Button Plug Furniture Hole Plug Screw Caps Black and White Dust Proff Plastic Plugs. 40mm size​

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    Last edited by Mr.humbucker; 12-19-2022, 04:39 AM.
    GS550T 1981
    GS850G 1983
    GS650G 1982
    GS650G 1982 Under Restoration 😳🏍👍
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    Well, that's good news. When mine went missing I just painted over the locknuts to keep them protected at least. I'd rather have something to finish them off, but had been kicking around the idea of a slice of pvc pipe, capped, kind of thing.
    Nice to find something off the shelf that fits, so thanks for that.
    ---- Dave
    79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
    80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
    79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
    92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.

    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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      Originally posted by Grimly View Post
      Well, that's good news. When mine went missing I just painted over the locknuts to keep them protected at least. I'd rather have something to finish them off, but had been kicking around the idea of a slice of pvc pipe, capped, kind of thing.
      Nice to find something off the shelf that fits, so thanks for that.
      Happy to help - on the bike I am working on now (GS650G 82) I am going to finish it off in a matte black and so these caps are perfect. I am sure there will be quite a few who've lost them that will order 5 for $6 ... you'll have spares in case one pops off.
      GS550T 1981
      GS850G 1983
      GS650G 1982
      GS650G 1982 Under Restoration 😳🏍👍

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        #4
        I whittled a pretty good match out of aluminum tinkering with my lathe. it took probably 40 minutes but it was my first time
        "You are replying to the most modest person you will ever know."

        1982 Suzuki GS 450A
        1980 Honda CM400A
        2002 Honda Relex
        1957 H35 Bonanza
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          #5
          It even snaps in like the original though I have more tabs
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          "You are replying to the most modest person you will ever know."

          1982 Suzuki GS 450A
          1980 Honda CM400A
          2002 Honda Relex
          1957 H35 Bonanza
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            #6
            Nice work on that cap, Alt.
            2@ \'78 GS1000

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