where to source side panel grommets

fabfun · August 14th, 2015, 06:39 PM

I been checking local hardware stores for grommets for the two smaller tabs and larger one that connects fuel tank with no luck bike bandit wants $4 each and grommet suppliers want you to buy least a 100.

Anyone know a better source or have some extras laying around for sale?

Kevin1956 · August 15th, 2015, 12:28 AM

How about a Kawasaki dealer? They'll be the proper ones. I don't understand why people are so reluctant to go to the dealer for parts, but will spend time scouring the internet for a substitute, pay shipping, and hope it fits.

fabfun · August 15th, 2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin1956

How about a Kawasaki dealer? They'll be the proper ones. I don't understand why people are so reluctant to go to the dealer for parts, but will spend time scouring the internet for a substitute, pay shipping, and hope it fits.

no dealer for a 100 miles and ones on bike bandit oem and dont want $4 for piece of rubber just because kawi made it

ninjunk · August 20th, 2015, 11:00 AM

i bought a crappy china grommet kit in a little tackle box for 6 bucks on amazon, the two grommets that hold the sidecovers to the tank came from there.

the grommets that hold the back of the sidecover into the frame, i had to buy them from cacawacky

the six dollar grommet set has come in handy lots of other places, it makes me want to put lots of grommets on stuff just because i can, which i think is a good thing.

Just last night i was installing a trailer hitch connector in my truck and i was like 'if i get pulled over driving drunk because my tailight wire grounded out and get thrown in jail all because i didn't bother to install a 20 cent grommet, i'm gonna feel like a real dumbass' so i put grommets all over that bitch.

dcj13 · August 21st, 2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjunk

i bought a crappy china grommet kit in a little tackle box for 6 bucks on amazon, the two grommets that hold the sidecovers to the tank came from there.

Looks handy!

http://www.amazon.com/Ctt-Tools-Inc-...er+grommet+kit

fabfun · August 22nd, 2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjunk

i bought a crappy china grommet kit in a little tackle box for 6 bucks on amazon, the two grommets that hold the sidecovers to the tank came from there.

the grommets that hold the back of the sidecover into the frame, i had to buy them from cacawacky

the six dollar grommet set has come in handy lots of other places, it makes me want to put lots of grommets on stuff just because i can, which i think is a good thing.

Just last night i was installing a trailer hitch connector in my truck and i was like 'if i get pulled over driving drunk because my tailight wire grounded out and get thrown in jail all because i didn't bother to install a 20 cent grommet, i'm gonna feel like a real dumbass' so i put grommets all over that bitch.

Is the link member DCJ13 posted after your post same kit? if not do you have a link ? All i need now is tank grommets i bought the 4 back ones off ebay used

cbinker · August 22nd, 2015, 07:47 PM

www.ronayers.com search the micro fiche

fabfun · August 22nd, 2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

www.ronayers.com search the micro fiche

thanks they half the price of bike bandit

goldfox · August 23rd, 2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

www.ronayers.com search the micro fiche

Wow, those prices are great! Thanks for the link!

August 14th, 2015, 06:39 PM	#1
fabfun ninjette.org member Name: david Location: georgia Join Date: Jul 2015 Motorcycle(s): buell s1, triumph 955 daytona, and 99 ninja 250 Posts: 15	where to source side panel grommets I been checking local hardware stores for grommets for the two smaller tabs and larger one that connects fuel tank with no luck bike bandit wants $4 each and grommet suppliers want you to buy least a 100. Anyone know a better source or have some extras laying around for sale?

August 20th, 2015, 11:00 AM	#4
ninjunk Lostcause enthusiast Name: Graham Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2000 EX250F Posts: 178	i bought a crappy china grommet kit in a little tackle box for 6 bucks on amazon, the two grommets that hold the sidecovers to the tank came from there. the grommets that hold the back of the sidecover into the frame, i had to buy them from cacawacky the six dollar grommet set has come in handy lots of other places, it makes me want to put lots of grommets on stuff just because i can, which i think is a good thing. Just last night i was installing a trailer hitch connector in my truck and i was like 'if i get pulled over driving drunk because my tailight wire grounded out and get thrown in jail all because i didn't bother to install a 20 cent grommet, i'm gonna feel like a real dumbass' so i put grommets all over that bitch.
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