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Honda Rtl Generator Engine Cover, Rubber Grommet.


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Hi, i am getting very near to the completion of my RTL rebuild, however I am struggling to get a part to replace a damaged one.

The AC Generator cable, that come out of the engine generator cover (seen in the attached photos), it has a small rubber elbow grommet, which is in very poor shape.

Does anybody know if this rubber grommet can be replaced, or have any suggestions for an alternative, or to repair it?

I would very greatfull for any suggestions.

Many thanks.

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You'll probably find that this grommet is a 'general' Honda part used on various bikes (both road & off-road) and is not specific to the RTL. Speak to a Honda specialist (probably not a Honda dealer who will only look up specific part numbers) and they might recognise it from the pictures and suggest which other models have it, and therefore what the part numer is.

Maybe someone like David Silver spares would be able to help?.

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I have been in touch with David Silver parts, it is a complete assembly, ie you've had to buy the whole generator assembly, and they are no longer available, sadly. I'm currently looking at a product called VersiMold, which is a mouldable silicon rubber, which cures when heated. The only thing I'm not to sure is if it can handle the engine temperatures, but I have sent a question to the company that makes it. If it proves to be to handle the heat and oil contact, then it will be ideal to mold into the engine case and around the wires, finger crossed.

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How about a bike breakers who might have a few mid-80's period Honda's. You could take a look and see if any of them have something like this grommet fitted.

I have been searching the web, for images of anything like the RTL elbow grommet, as yet haven found anything similar to it. :-(

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if it's silicon it will be up to the heat no problem......silicon gasket and silicon baking trays stand realy hot temps, so a wee doobery on the outside of your casing will be a doddle.

Question is, will it stand upto oil. Haven't had a reply from either company yet.

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Mine leaked oil out of the grommet, i tried silicone sealant on the outside but the oil still found a way through, i eventually sorted it by taking the casing off and fully degreasing it inside and out then applying the sealant on the inside around the grommet, did that over a year ago, the bike gets used regularly, so far its been spot on. 

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