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Message started by Jbraunstein on 06/27/11 at 13:36:12

Title: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by Jbraunstein on 06/27/11 at 13:36:12

Hey Guys,

Took my first spill this morning riding to work in the rain. :-[

Only my second time riding in wet weather.

Coming to a stop at a red light, I think it was a combo of slick roads, not having the bike lined up exactly straight, pulling the brakes too hard and most importantly needing new tires (treads are pretty worn)...rear wheel skidded out, lost control and went down low side at about 15 mph--slid about 20 ft. Right side peg rubber got shred a bit on the bottom, end cap of the throttle busted and right mirror bent... no other visible damage. Luckily I was wearing full gear and the wet pavement was like a slip n' slide. Unfortunately my ankle got pressed against the exhaust for a couple secs and now i have a nice 2nd degree burn. Got lucky though.

Anyway, was wondering where I can find small pieces and parts, such as my now busted faux-chromed plastic end-cap. Seems trivial, but its something that makes a big impact on the aesthetics of the bike. I checked ebay...anybody know a good provider of stuff like this?

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by gerald.hughes on 06/27/11 at 13:44:11

Ace Hardware. I paid, I think around $1.25 for four of these caps. They are 1" and fit perfectly.

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gerald_hughes/IMG_3190.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp223/gerald_hughes/IMG_3191.jpg

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by Jbraunstein on 06/27/11 at 13:50:26

Hey thanks! Those look like they do the trick.

Btw, That's a nice looking windshield--what brand/style?

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by Sunchasers on 06/27/11 at 14:00:47

I just used bottle caps off my favorite adult beverage... ;D

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by bill67 on 06/27/11 at 15:08:02

I just used corks off my favorite wine, ;D

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by WD on 06/27/11 at 16:32:54

Perfect excuse to get comfortable grips...

I used the stock end caps as BB gun targets with the neighbor's nephew, teaching him to shoot. Easier to clean up than beer bottles.

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by gerald.hughes on 06/27/11 at 16:58:19

664E5E4D59425F584945422C0 wrote:

Hey thanks! Those look like they do the trick.

Btw, That's a nice looking windshield--what brand/style?

That is the stock Suzuki windscreen for the Savage. I think that it was about $130.

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by drums1 on 06/28/11 at 05:56:44

I was missing one also. I found one at my dealer. He had one laying around the shop--gave it to me no charge. It was a little loose so I used some gasket goo to glue it on. (Taped over for 1 week to allow for total dry time) Worked pretty good. Looks OE.

Title: Re: Handlebar / Throttle Plastic End-Cap?
Post by babyhog on 06/28/11 at 12:27:25

Somebody once posted a link to some on Ebay, but I can't seem to find it right now. They were like $4.95 a set. Might do some searching on your own...