Wheel Centre Caps

[nightsurfer]

I have just put some blue wheel centre cap badges on this weekend. They came from eBay (search MARLIN Resin 3D Gel Badge)

One of the front caps is a bit loose and I am keen to find a replacement.

The silver eBay ones don't fit (I tried a while back).

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a supplier?

The ones I have are black plastic with "KN" on the front. 50.5mm grip width and 4.5mm grip depth.

Oh, and can anyone confirm the correct name of the diamond wheels please?

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[Blue Marlin]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Hi, try https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KN-80s-55...sAAOSwfKpfMXT6

The wheels are just called KN Diamond. I have these wheels, but with a different offset. I am always looking for these with an offset like the ones shown. Do you happen to know what the offset is?

Derek

[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Thanks Derek, I will take a look.

The offset is 30mm on my wheels.

Alan

[stevejgreen]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

I have just put some blue wheel centre cap badges on this weekend. They came from eBay (search MARLIN Resin 3D Gel Badge)

One of the front caps is a bit loose and I am keen to find a replacement.

The silver eBay ones don't fit (I tried a while back).

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a supplier?

The ones I have are black plastic with "KN" on the front. 50.5mm grip width and 4.5mm grip depth.

Oh, and can anyone confirm the correct name of the diamond wheels please?

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Surely this is a problem for the ebay seller to resolve?

[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Surely this is a problem for the ebay seller to resolve?

Hi Steve, you mis-understand.

The badges are great, they have self-adhesive backing and are stuck onto the black plastic KN wheel centres.

It is the original black KN wheel centres (30+ years old) which are loose and require replacement.

I'm hoping someone has found a suitable replacement.

[Blue Marlin]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Thanks Derek, I will take a look.

The offset is 30mm on my wheels.

Alan

Ideal, thanks Alan

[andyf]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

How about these universal ones on ebay?

[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Thanks Andy,

I have emailed the seller for the two missing dimensions.

[andyf]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Thanks Andy,

I have emailed the seller for the two missing dimensions.

I took a punt and bought a set. I'll let you know how they fit.

[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Ok. Thanks.
I'll report if the seller responds.

[andyf]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

They arrived today so I'll check the fit later

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[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Look forward to hearing how you get on.
The seller couldn't be bothered to reply to me unfortunately.

[andyf]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Ok so I tried to fit one last night and they fit the wheel fine but they foul the bearing cover on the front wheel because the tangs are thicker than the original. I think a bit of fettling with the Dremel should sort it but I didn't have time yesterday as we were re-working the air box...

[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Thanks for the update Andy.

I'll place an order (I too have a Dremel)

[nightsurfer]

Re: Wheel Centre Caps

Finally got round to fitting the centre caps last night.

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I found that they fitted the hole OK but the legs were not quite long enough to grip the inside of the wheel itself.

I "extended" the legs to about 4.5mm by removing the face of the clip part (see arrow) with the dremel, now they clip on nicely.

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I'm thinking silver would look better, so will spray them when I get the chance.