Radiator Cap Rumba

[keystiger]

Morning (evening -- afternoon....depending)

my 2005 Tiger 955i has been DOWN for 2 months now -- making me rather a cranky bastard..... The issue --- a "simple" radiator cap
Factory part number

Manufacturer Part#​

T2100074

NO ONE here in the states has one in stock all back ordered --- and for at least 4 months now no one has had a clue WHEN they will be getting one.

Does anyone here have access to one -- have a spare one--- know where I can find an alternate or know what brand/option of radiator cap I can purchase non o.e.m. that would work for the same model ???
-- Im guessing triumph did not MANUFACTURE this part as a proprietary item -- they sourced them from a cap maker .... I just need to find out what is a compatible alternative.

Ive even looked at BUYING a complete radiator JUST TO GET THE DAMN CAP -- but hey in 2022 they dont sell them as a SET!

Thank you in advance for any assistance --- this is prime riding time in Florida and the Tigress is sadly idle .......... HELP !!!

 

[Qship]

Dammit. That sucks, Keys. Sometimes dealers have them sitting on the shelves and not listed in the national database. If that is the part # listing you have, I will try a couple of dealers up this way for you.

 

[keystiger]

Thanks Q -- that would be great!!!
I have a used parts dealer in Ohio who has a dozen of them -- but -- no part number verifications-- they came off of Thunderbirds---sprints---trophy---legend ... etc etc

Who woulda thought the ol Girl would sidelined for a radiator cap!

 

[Rocky]

If there are none in the US then I doubt there are any in Canada either since we are a much smaller market.
I think you'll have to start searching the net and try to establish a connection with dealers in England.

 

[Qship]

If you can cross reference the Legend/Sprint/Trophy, maybe same part # and you can get one from the boneyard. Maybe @triumph david can assist as he used to deal in the rad industry.

I have one more place to check, but it's in BC so not open until 2 PM my time.

 

[Qship]

Maybe check these two places in Ontario Canada;

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I already checked GP Bikes in Oshawa, Ontario.

 

[Rocky]

FYI, Walridge Motors only deal in British vintage bike parts and stock nothing for modern bikes of any brand.

 

[keystiger]

Ive heard i can cross reference to common car rad cap-- Subaru Toyota or Honda-- but I hope to get some mroe specific guidance before just spending months "buying and trying" till I find one that works -- I would aslo think any of the 955i Line ... (speed triple--daytona etc) would have the same cap?? -- but that would be the same PN from Triumph

 

[Qship]

Called International Motorsprts in BC. Nada! Hot tip though.....
Munroe Motors in San Francisco(415 626 3496) shows a listing for 1 in stock.
Motorcycle Center in Illinois(637 782 2018) shows having 2 in stock.
Hope this helps.

 

[Rocky]

Well done Q. I hope he finds one

 

[Greyfell]

Great research, Q!

 

[keystiger]

Called International Motorsprts in BC. Nada! Hot tip though.....
Munroe Motors in San Francisco(415 626 3496) shows a listing for 1 in stock.
Motorcycle Center in Illinois(637 782 2018) shows having 2 in stock.
Hope this helps.

Well DONE!!! THANK YOU!!! -- will call both first thing tomorrow and report back!!!

 

[Greyfell]

Well DONE!!! THANK YOU!!! -- will call both first thing tomorrow and report back!!!

The San Francisco shop, Munroe Motors, should still be open at this time, 3:48PM PDT.

 

[keystiger]

yep called................. and NOPE they dont have it ,........incorrect inventory info-- NOTHING on the shelf

Illinois it is ......................

 

[Greyfell]

yep called................. and NOPE they dont have it ,........incorrect inventory info-- NOTHING on the shelf

Illinois it is ......................

 

[Qship]

Hope the Illinois lead pans out.

 

[keystiger]

NO DICE FROM ILLINOIS ..........

 

[Qship]

NO DICE FROM ILLINOIS ..........

Dammit. I'd like to know where that dealer got their info from. Sorry for the false hope.

 

[keystiger]

IT happens -- was a long shot at an Indian Dealer anyway
Thanks for the assist.

I am going to have to find some info on the actual cap --as I say I KNOW there are 100's of OTHER vehicles that same cap goes on ....Triumph is not designing and manufacturing a proprietary 1 off cap ..................

 

[keystiger]

A direct call to TRIUMPH MC America in Ga.........gets no answer to the phone ringing........except a recording that says we appreciate your patience.....then it starts ringing again .......(I let this cycle 4 times before hanging up-------