Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: cpjs on March 17, 2014, 16:03:52

Title: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: cpjs on March 17, 2014, 16:03:52
Hi all,
Just started to clean my bike today and I noticed that the knob/dial that controls the Suzuki OE heated grips is missing, must have caught on the tank bag.
I have spoken to my local dealer, he thinks it doubtful that he can get a replacement.
Any one out there got an old one or any good ideas.
Title: Re: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: putbinoot on March 17, 2014, 18:19:24
Does it have a shaft sticking out or a hole to put one in, either way but some polymorph balls and make a new one. It might not look that great but should work if you can't find anything else.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/POLYMORPH-PACK-OF-150g-MELTING-POINT/dp/B0076USQDA
Title: Re: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: cpjs on March 17, 2014, 18:41:19
It's a splined shaft like a modern tap if you take the top off.
That plastic looks useful stuff, I might just get some to keep in the garage.

Thanks
Title: Re: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: Juvecu on March 17, 2014, 22:14:57
Look on the RS Components website, they sell lots of different knobs for use with electrical dials and such. Measure the shaft so you can get something that fits.


ps. Didn't expect to use the words "knobs" and "shaft" today...
Title: Re: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: tallpaul on March 17, 2014, 22:35:55
Quote from: "Juvecu"
ps. Didn't expect to use the words "knobs" and "shaft" today...
Not without sniggering at least!
Title: Re: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: Retraite on March 18, 2014, 07:27:11
Maplins also do a selection.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/c/components/sw ... itch-knobs (http://www.maplin.co.uk/c/components/switches/switch-knobs)
Title: Re: My knob has fallen off !
Post by: krisv on March 18, 2014, 10:06:46
Check for guitar volume/tone knobs on ebay.. they are mostly splined shafts and cost about £1..