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  • VintageLad
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Chrome valve cover end caps

    Anyone have a source for these? I seem to have lost one on my last ride, I have a 1982 gs650gl. Must have vibrated right off. The only ones I can find on eBay are with the entire valve cover, which I have no use for. Thanks!
  • Alan Schlosser
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    • May 2002
    • 875
    • Ontario, New York

    #2
    Not cheap at 23.00 but BikeBandit has them.
    1982 GS1100GLZ Sold but still loved
    2008 Bandit 1250 Crashed (cager on a cell phone)
    2008 Bandit 1250 #2

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    • VintageLad

      #3
      Thankyou! I finally found a few on eBay, but they’re like $30-40 each. At least that is a cheaper option

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      • cowboyup3371
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        • Apr 2010
        • 13996
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        #4
        Parts outlaw has them for $20

        https://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts...34201/cap-side
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        • bwringer
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          #5
          Yep, amazing how many doofs are on fleaBay flogging used parts for more than new.
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          • suziscrambler

            #6
            One of my cover/cap is loose on one side, how does it tighten? I cannot see anything that would secure it? Thanks in advance

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            • cowboyup3371
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              • Apr 2010
              • 13996
              • In Ohio Now

              #7
              For what bike?
              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

              1981 GS550T - My First
              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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              • Alan Schlosser
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                • May 2002
                • 875
                • Ontario, New York

                #8
                If it's like the 650, I think there is a screw underneath it.
                1982 GS1100GLZ Sold but still loved
                2008 Bandit 1250 Crashed (cager on a cell phone)
                2008 Bandit 1250 #2

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                • VintageLad

                  #9
                  There is a screw underneath it, and it’s a massive pain to get to with the valve cover still on the bike

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                  • LAB3
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                    • Mar 2018
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                    #10
                    After spending about six weeks going through my 450 and practically stripping it down to the frame, the biggest P.I.T.A. was putting those caps back on after forgetting to do it when putting the valve cover back on.
                    2001 Kawasaki Voyager XII (Current bike)
                    1982 GS450txz (former bike)

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                    • suziscrambler

                      #11
                      Originally posted by LAB3
                      After spending about six weeks going through my 450 and practically stripping it down to the frame, the biggest P.I.T.A. was putting those caps back on after forgetting to do it when putting the valve cover back on.
                      Any advice on how to access this without removing the engine!? I can see the missing screw but can't find out how to get to it!

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