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Plammiman:
I purchased some replacement after market rubber grommets for the side covers on EBay. These are after market cheap version. The fit is poor and virtually impossible to press the covers through the grommets even with grease. Does anyone have any recommendations on purchasing ones that fit correctly.

Johnny4428:
I had the same problem on the K3 ended up fitting the old ones back in. Not sure about DS but CMS has the nos ones.

Oddjob:
The K3 IIRC uses 2 different grommets, 2 of the same at the top and a slightly different one on the bottom lug, this is because the bottom lug is smaller and rounder than the upper lugs.

Which of these is the problem? I ordered a big bag of genuine ones off USA Ebay some while ago thinking they were the top ones and I think they were the bottom ones and of course my 500 doesn't use that type.

Johnwebley:
I think Julie has some



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Oddjob:

--- Quote from: Johnwebley on December 21, 2023, 02:27:09 PM ---I think Julie has some



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But are they genuine or copies is the question. A lot of copies look ok but don't work when fitted, I would say if it's not in a sealed genuine Honda bag you're taking a risk of it either not fitting or falling apart are a short while with the possibility the panel gets lost when they do. I'm looking at seeing if I can drill the top lugs on the panel so I can fit an R clip through the hole so it can't fall off in transit or anyone can remove it without lifting the seat. Not tested the theory yet but it sounds doable.

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