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    Valve Stems

    Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to the stock valve stems for my GS650G?
    The stock valve stems (part #43130-24A40) are $14 each!!!
    I know I can do better than that.

    Thanks!

    #2
    Yeah you can buy replacements at automotive stores
    I took the number off mine to get a match

    Some guys on here will have more appropriate information with specific fitment details...........

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      #3
      AtuoZone valve stems work fine, for about $3 or $4 per pair. I even bought ones that were made in the USA!

      The cost of sending small items through the OEM supply chain is far higher than the cost of engineering and manufacturing. Spend the extra money for OEM only for items unique to your motorcycle. Buying Suzuki valve stems makes no more sense than buying Suzuki (or Ford or Toyota or Mercedes) motor oil.
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        #4
        Be aware that most of the valve stems available at auto parts stores are larger in diameter. You have to be careful to find the ones specifically for motorcycles.

        You'll have much better luck at Napa rather than the Autoclownz. I don't have the Napa part number for motorcycle valve stems handy, but they usually stock these.

        Most motorcycle shoppes also have a Bikemaster display that includes valve stems. They're around $11-$14 for a pair, though.
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          #5
          I think these from Napa should work http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...426_0215279178

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            #6
            i've used car specific ones on both my bikes and they work fine. just longer than the original ones

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