{"product_id":"royal-enfield-raf00222-c-lower-cross-tube-cap-hunter-meteor-classic-bullet","title":"Cap \/ Dust Cap (Lower Cross Tube Frame Plug) for Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Classic 350 Reborn, Bullet 350 (J-Series) – RAF00222\/C (Approx. 32mm Frame Hole)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eRoyal Enfield \u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"335\"\u003eRAF00222\/C\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine \u003cstrong data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"365\"\u003elower cross tube dust cap \/ blanking cap\u003c\/strong\u003e used on the J-Series frame to seal the open hole at the lower cross tube (commonly a ~32mm opening). It’s a small but important chassis plug that helps prevent \u003cstrong data-end=\"601\" data-start=\"570\"\u003emud, water splash, and rust\u003c\/strong\u003e buildup inside the frame cross tube area—especially on monsoon rides, daily commuting, and pressure-wash cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"756\" data-start=\"279\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(248, 13, 13); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD AS A SET OF 2 PCS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eThis cap is commonly searched as \u003cstrong data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"791\"\u003e“frame hole cap,” “cross tube cap,” “frame blanking plug,” “dust cap lower cross tube,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and “Hunter\/Meteor frame cap.” \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eBefore you buy: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003econfirm your bike is J-Series 350\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hunter\/Meteor\/Classic Reborn\/Bullet 350), and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003emeasure\/compare the frame hole\u003c\/strong\u003e (lower cross tube) or match by part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eExplore related collections (internal linking suggestions): Hunter 350 Spares, Meteor 350 Spares, Classic 350 Reborn Spares, Bullet 350 J-Series Spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003eGenuine Royal Enfield part: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003eRAF00222\/C – Cap \/ Dust Cap (Lower Cross Tube)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003eSeals the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003elower cross tube frame opening\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce ingress of dirt\/water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eHelps prevent \u003cstrong data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003einternal corrosion\u003c\/strong\u003e and grime accumulation around the cross-tube cavity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003eTypical fit reference: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1751\"\u003elower cross tube blanking cap (~32mm hole)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1950\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1950\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003eUsed across multiple \u003cstrong data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003eJ-Series 350\u003c\/strong\u003e models (see compatibility table) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2051\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003eSimple service part—ideal replacement if the old cap is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003emissing, cracked, loose, or hardened\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003eOEM-style finish and fit (no trimming\/glue when correct hole size is matched)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2136\"\u003eCommonly required quantity: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2183\" data-start=\"2164\"\u003e2 caps per bike\u003c\/strong\u003e in frame diagram context \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2289\" data-start=\"2253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2253\"\u003eCompatibility Table \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003ePlatform\/Engine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eBS\/Emission\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2339\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2354\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003eStatus (✅\/❓)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"2375\" data-start=\"2354\"\u003eNotes\/Constraints\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003eHunter 350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2434\" data-start=\"2417\"\u003eJ-Series 349cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2449\" data-start=\"2434\"\u003eBS6 \/ Euro 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2449\"\u003e2022–On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2459\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003eLower cross tube blanking cap shown in Hunter frame partsbook; often listed as RAF00222 (base) corresponding to RAF00222\/C suffix variant. Qty commonly 2. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2673\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003eMeteor 350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2690\" data-start=\"2673\"\u003eJ-Series 349cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2705\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003eBS6 \/ Euro 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003e2021–On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2715\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"2879\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003eListed in Meteor frame partsbook as RAF00222 (base). Verify it’s the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2810\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003elower cross tube\u003c\/strong\u003e cap (not middle cross tube). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2880\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2880\"\u003eClassic 350 Reborn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2918\" data-start=\"2901\"\u003eJ-Series 349cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2933\" data-start=\"2918\"\u003eBS6 \/ Euro 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2943\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e2022–On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2947\" data-start=\"2943\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2947\"\u003eListed in Classic Reborn frame partsbook as RAF00222 (base). Confirm by part number \/ hole location. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"3090\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3118\" data-start=\"3090\"\u003eBullet 350 (new J-Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3135\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003eJ-Series 349cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3150\" data-start=\"3135\"\u003eBS6 \/ Euro 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3160\" data-start=\"3150\"\u003e2023–On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"3164\" data-start=\"3160\"\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"xl\" data-end=\"3272\" data-start=\"3164\"\u003eListed in Bullet 350 (2023-On) frame partsbook as RAF00222 (base). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3320\" data-start=\"3274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3274\"\u003eExplicit exclusions (return-prevention):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3557\" data-start=\"3321\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3434\" data-start=\"3321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3434\" data-start=\"3323\"\u003e❌ Not for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3348\" data-start=\"3333\"\u003eUCE 350\/500\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3378\" data-start=\"3350\"\u003eContinental GT 535 (UCE)\u003c\/strong\u003e frames unless your EPC confirms the same part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3557\" data-start=\"3435\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3557\" data-start=\"3437\"\u003e❌ Not a “middle cross tube cap” (different part number on diagrams—don’t mix). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3589\" data-start=\"3562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3574\" data-start=\"3562\"\u003eVariants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3574\"\u003eNo variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3616\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3594\"\u003eFAQs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3956\" data-start=\"3618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3675\" data-start=\"3618\"\u003eQ1 (Fitment): How do I confirm this cap fits my bike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3678\" data-start=\"3675\"\u003eCheck your bike is \u003cstrong data-end=\"3713\" data-start=\"3697\"\u003eJ-Series 350\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hunter\/Meteor\/Classic Reborn\/Bullet 350) and match by \u003cstrong data-end=\"3795\" data-start=\"3769\"\u003epart number RAF00222\/C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If unsure, take a clear photo of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3859\" data-start=\"3834\"\u003elower cross tube hole\u003c\/strong\u003e and measure the opening (commonly ~32mm for this cap). \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4271\" data-start=\"3958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4042\" data-start=\"3958\"\u003eQ2 (Fitment): Is this the same on all Hunter\/Meteor\/Classic\/Bullet 350 variants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4045\" data-start=\"4042\"\u003eIt’s shown on multiple J-Series frame partsbooks for those models; however, always confirm by \u003cstrong data-end=\"4165\" data-start=\"4139\"\u003epart number + location\u003c\/strong\u003e (lower cross tube) because nearby frame plugs can look similar. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4631\" data-start=\"4273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4341\" data-start=\"4273\"\u003eQ3 (Comparison): Why buy OEM (genuine) vs a generic rubber plug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4344\" data-start=\"4341\"\u003eGeneric plugs often vary in \u003cstrong data-end=\"4418\" data-start=\"4372\"\u003ediameter, lip depth, and material hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to loose fit or early cracking. The genuine cap is designed for the OE frame opening and is typically the safest choice for proper sealing and long service life. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4896\" data-start=\"4633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4693\" data-start=\"4633\"\u003eQ4 (Installation): How is it installed? Do I need tools?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4696\" data-start=\"4693\"\u003eIt’s a press-fit cap. Clean the hole area, align the cap, and press evenly by hand. Avoid hammering; if it feels too tight\/loose, stop and re-check you’re using the correct cap for the correct hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5138\" data-start=\"4898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4957\" data-start=\"4898\"\u003eQ5 (Symptoms): What problems does replacing this solve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4960\" data-start=\"4957\"\u003eMissing\/damaged caps can allow \u003cstrong data-end=\"5012\" data-start=\"4991\"\u003emud\/water ingress\u003c\/strong\u003e, causing grime buildup and corrosion in\/around the cross tube area—especially with frequent rain rides or pressure washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5415\" data-start=\"5140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"5219\" data-start=\"5140\"\u003eQ6 (Returns-prevention): What should I send you to confirm before dispatch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"5222\" data-start=\"5219\"\u003eSend (1) your bike model + year, (2) a photo of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"5297\" data-start=\"5274\"\u003eexact hole location\u003c\/strong\u003e (lower cross tube), and (3) a ruler\/scale measurement of the hole diameter. 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