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Jun 5, 2019 | 06:26 PM

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Bob Blehead

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Originally Posted by soldierbot

Toss them away and get yourself some aluminum valve stem caps.

The weight reduction, when I made the switch, reduced my 1/4 mile time by 6 seconds.

Just think;
if you change these on a Chevy, it might make 75 mph in a 1/4 mile!

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Jun 5, 2019 | 10:43 PM

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b bop n bob

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You mean they make caps for your valve stems? who knew.

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Jun 5, 2019 | 10:59 PM

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TriGeezer

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I thought this thread was the final answer on where to put my gas cap when fueling. I’m so confused.

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Jun 6, 2019 | 04:25 AM

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Uncle G.

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I set mine on the ground somewhere then spend an hour looking for them, give up, and go get some more.

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Jun 6, 2019 | 04:31 AM

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Gas Smasher

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Originally Posted by Bob Blehead

Just think;
if you change these on a Chevy, it might make 75 mph in a 1/4 mile!

Maybe. But if a cop pulls you over and happens to notice them you are in for an attempted speeding ticket.

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Jun 6, 2019 | 04:41 AM

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r1cochet

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You’re missing the locknut. Did they put the first nut inside the rim? Uh oh...

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Jun 6, 2019 | 06:16 AM

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Bubba Zanetti

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Do what I do, put them in your pocket then let your ol' lady find them on wash day.

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Jun 6, 2019 | 06:29 AM

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Brewmany

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They're nothing a tube of red Locktite and a 3/4" impact wrench won't fix

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Jun 6, 2019 | 09:05 AM

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CanadianRocky

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Most often I am fine with the Valve Stem cap..... its the F**king Motorcycle I can’t locate ....

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Jun 6, 2019 | 09:34 AM

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QNman

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Real Bikers don't use valve stem caps.

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