Purchasing radiator cap for a 2005 Rocket 3

Winsur4

Riding Brit bikes since 1967
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I just did a search for a radiator cap for my 2005 Rocket III, and could only find a cap for $52 on Ebay. I found one for $42 at a dealer, but it is special order. Is there a source for the 1.2 ATM cap?
 
Winsur4 said:
I just did a search for a radiator cap for my 2005 Rocket III, and could only find a cap for $52 on Ebay. I found one for $42 at a dealer, but it is special order. Is there a source for the 1.2 ATM cap?
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Most of the caps I've come across that leak are because the 2 tabs bend down a bit over time if they're taken off a few times. Get pliers or tap those 2 taps up & it will fit tighter & stop leaking. Pushing down on the cap when putting back on helps.
 
I bent the tabs back a couple of times but the rubber washer went bad.
 
I have had pretty good luck getting stuff from Adept Powersports. I have also had a friendly dealer do a nationwide search for parts and a even friendlier guy spend a couple of hours searching a stock room for parts that got shoved behind other stuff.

bob
 
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