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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Nickers777 on October 18, 2008, 04:26:48 AM

Title: Help needed - looking to find replacement caps for handle-bar clamps.....
Post by: Nickers777 on October 18, 2008, 04:26:48 AM
Guys and Girls,

Trying to explain this seems somewhat daunting as I do not know the exact name of the item, so I'll do my best to describe what I'm talking about...here goes...

I am the owner of a GS500F. The handlebars are held in position by 2 clamps. These two clamps are held tight by 2 alan-key bolts on each clamp. Usually, these bolts (to protect against rain, dirt etc) are covered by silver, metallic little discs/buttons, thus hiding the actual bolts from view...follow me ?

I recently found one missing, and as I am very pedantic on maintaining my bike in pristine condition, I'd like to know :

1) The exact name of this part
2) Part number, if known
3) Who/where I can contact to purchase one
4) Approximate cost per item, if anyone has run into the same issue...

Many thanks for your inputs and happy, safe riding.
Title: Re: Help needed - looking to find replacement caps for handle-bar clamps.....
Post by: Jared on October 18, 2008, 04:48:26 AM
471342-001 $1.36

Bikebandit.com  Suzuki 2006 Gs500f - Handlebar "fiche" ( part # 5 on diagram 39 A)

http://www.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorcycle-gs500f-2006-handlebar-model-k4-k5-k6/o/m9752sch508469
Title: Re: Help needed - looking to find replacement caps for handle-bar clamps.....
Post by: The Buddha on October 18, 2008, 05:59:49 AM
I have bought black ones from ace or home depot or somewhere.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Help needed - looking to find replacement caps for handle-bar clamps.....
Post by: Nickers777 on October 19, 2008, 12:21:07 AM
Thanks guys... very helpful info Jared. I'll certainly look into it.. even the black ones sound trick.

Cheers,
Nick
Title: Re: Help needed - looking to find replacement caps for handle-bar clamps.....
Post by: Nickers777 on October 19, 2008, 01:03:53 AM
Okay,
Further to my query, I have been online to BikeBandit.com, as Jared suggested (thanks again) however when  checking out with the said item, shipping charges for overseas were around 65-70 times more that the price of the item... I cannot justify this.

Sooooo, calling from anyone who knows where I can order/pick up these parts in AUSTRALIA

Many thanks again,

Nickers777