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 i'm concidering replaceing my stock foot pegs and gear lever with as yet undecided forward controls.Obviously i need to replace the stock inspection cover,but i have'nt been able to find a seal or blanking plug to blank off the hole on the inner primary case where the old shaft exits.Can anyone help. 2000 spec fxdl

many thanks,john

 I cut my shaft and left it thru the inner cover.

I  was removing the inner primary to change a belt anyway so I removed the shaft, made a small plate to fit from the back side,  drilled a hole to put a bolt in and voila...all gone!   (I did put some black silicone on the primary before putting the plate in).    Looks good, and it doesn't leak  BUT Irish's way is quicker!

On my '93 FXRS I was able to get a "universal" plug  from an autoparts store.  Basically it is a round rubber wedge, with a bolt through the middle.  As you tighten the bolt it expands the wedge and seals the hole. It was only a couple bucks and works well.    The plugs come in size ranges.  Just to be safe I bought two different sizes but if memory serves I ended up using the one marked 3/4" - 7/8".  Good luck

 Solder,Those sound like freeze plug replacements...(auto)...Good idea!

Tuff, Anything is a good fix if it works, right?

I think solderjack is talking about a replacement rubber freeze plug they come in universal sizes.

 Hi all,sorry for the late reply i'm eight hours ahead of you.Thanks for your idea's ill give the plug idea a go,failing that i'll leave the old shaft in place.

Its a shame that the dealers in this country (UK)wounld'nt give me the time of day when i asked the same question,so again to all of you many thanks.

Safe riding

john

 We have a decoritive cap to go on the end of your shaft if you leave it in place. Look at PN 540-037 $ 8.99

 Sorry, but that just doesnt sound right....  LOL