Side Panel Grommets

[Re-Vision]

If we could find a reasonable cost for side panel rubber grommets I would be willing to buy enough for my own usage (3 or 4 bikes) as well as keep some spares for others when they need them. I prefer Yamaha grommets rather than hardware store substitutes as I don't want side covers blowing off.  Let me know your thoughts and costs on this.    BDC

[QBS]

Lowes for sure and probably Home Depot have rubber grommets that appear to me to be possible substitutes.  Buy one and see if the fit is tight enough.

Grommit Tip:  To lower the stress placed on the plastic during its' installation and removal from the grommet, grease the grommet with wheel bearing or silicone grease.

[inanecathode]

I did the substitute grommet thing on my RD, seemed to fit ok. Somewhere in the ride, though, the side cover flew off never to be found again :) 76 rd400 OG side cover, totally undamaged, poof!

[Re-Vision]

That's why I want Yamaha grommets.    BDC

[spectre]

I used vaccume line that I cut myself, it holds even better than the original gromits, I'm not sure of the size, I'll look if you'd like.

[Re-Vision]

Thanks Spectre, the main concern I have is that my grommets have deteriorated and I want keep the bike as original as possible. If anything, the grommets hold too well. That tightness and riders not knowing where to pull on the side covers (poor design) is the chief cause of left side covers being cracked.     BDC

[Night Vision]

so, are the grommets no longer available?

I purchased OEM ones a couple of years ago and they were like $2 each