CHEAP FRAME PLUGS

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Just thought I'd let you know where to get cheap frame plugs for the 7 places where simple round plugs will fit to tidy up the side view of the GS.
The full kits available from the usual sources cost an arm and leg (but do include the 2 awkward tube ends i.e. swing arm pivot and the one just below the seat cut at an angle).
Anyway, the source for the simple round plugs is 'ktsparts2015' in Durham, I found them on ebay and they only cost pennies.
The items are 221817431048, Round black End Caps Insert Plugs, Black. You will need 3 off 25mm outside dia and 4 off 38mm outside dia. I had to lightly dress the part of the 38mm plugs which fits into the tube to avoid too tight a fit.
Hope this helps.
 
Great job, mine ordered too, not many left !
 
I thought these "Holes" were deliberately left open in order to allow the air in. Otherwise condensation would rot the insides ?
 
I thought these "Holes" were deliberately left open in order to allow the air in. Otherwise condensation would rot the insides ?

Nah, I did this on my previous 2013 model with no problems of condensation. Ducati actually sell a set of plugs for their tube ends to tidy things up which makes it easy for Ducatisti. We however have to buy elsewhere.
 
Hmmmmm This has changed my view on them "Holes" now...........
Good spray of WD40 in there before they're fitted too, should be OK.
I dont know who it was that told me about the condensation issue in the first place?
 
Hmmmmm This has changed my view on them "Holes" now...........
Good spray of WD40 in there before they're fitted too, should be OK.
I dont know who it was that told me about the condensation issue in the first place?

No issues on any of my bikes, and they've all had frame plugs
 
they might be in for a surprise in the morning !
 
Cheers alp, also ordered some of mine! Good spot :)
 
I just picked one up from BMW last week as one in my frame was missing. It only cost £1.09 though.
 


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