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Old 23-03-09, 08:55 PM   #1
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Default Radiator cap, locking naked type versus non locking.

If I'm converting the S with the absent bodywork to naked, I want to have a locking rad cap. Will I have to source the naked style cap or is there one from another Suzuki model that is compatible? In my desperation I may even consider fitting one from a pointy...
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Old 23-03-09, 09:33 PM   #2
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Default Re: Radiator cap, locking naked type versus non locking.

I think they'll all fit all models, however I'd just drill a suitable hole in the outer ring of the cap and put a suitable length self tapper in there - thereby making your own locking, (ish), rad cap.
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Default Re: Radiator cap, locking naked type versus non locking.

**** I've just realised why I shouldn't have lost that self tapper.
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