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Title: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: nascarkeith on July 29, 2008, 09:29:55 PM
I lost mine when changing bulbs today.  I have searched all over the bike and garage and can't find it.  Anyone know where to get one for cheap?
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: the mole on July 29, 2008, 09:58:21 PM
I believe there's a guy called Keith has one in his garage somewhere. :laugh:
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: sledge on July 30, 2008, 12:32:36 AM
Quote from: nascarkeith on July 29, 2008, 09:29:55 PM
  Anyone know where to get one for cheap?

Cheap?  :laugh: its one of the cheapest parts on the bike to start with. If you dont want to pay for an OEM part.....go to a DIY/Electrical/Auto store, find a pack of assorted size grommets and make one fit.
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: SteveM on July 30, 2008, 05:35:59 AM
Or make your own from an old bicycle inner tube and use a coin as a template and a standard hole punch.
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: nascarkeith on July 30, 2008, 11:05:20 AM
Can anyone recommend a good online shop to order the oem replacement?
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: mayhem on July 30, 2008, 12:00:31 PM
www.bikebandit.com is pretty good.  You will have to pay $7 shipping regardless, so you might want to order some other parts/gear.
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: nascarkeith on July 30, 2008, 12:07:21 PM
Thanks a bunch!
Title: Re: Rubber Grommet that goes in under acorn nut on gauges
Post by: The Buddha on July 30, 2008, 02:01:33 PM
Quote from: sledge on July 30, 2008, 12:32:36 AM
Quote from: nascarkeith on July 29, 2008, 09:29:55 PM
  Anyone know where to get one for cheap?

Cheap?  :laugh: its one of the cheapest parts on the bike to start with. If you dont want to pay for an OEM part.....go to a DIY/Electrical/Auto store, find a pack of assorted size grommets and make one fit.

I did this, there is 1 grommet that is 2 sided, like an "H" not 1 sided like a "T". makes for a grommet that wont fall when you take it off. Its way better than stock.
And I promise you, I am a serious grommet snob. I have tank grommets better than stock, and lot of other better than stock grommet like items.
Cool.
Buddha.