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    Well, I lost my left side (battery) cover today. Grrr. I figured it might happen because the po had done a makeshift repair on the cover that was pretty sketchy. I actually tried to zip tie it for insurance but it just didn't work out. So at any rate I'm sure they are as rare as hens teeth but I thought I'd try anyways. If I really pushed my luck it would be blue but I'll take anything or any set and repaint?
    Thanks for any help or guidance.
    1980 XS1100 SG
    1979 XS1100 F
    1982 XJ 650
    1983 XS 650

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    Yamaha 1100 XS XS1100 ST ANDARD Used Left Side Cover 1979 ANX A-1824 | eBay
    2 - 80 LGs bought one new
    81 LH
    02 FXSTB Nighttrain
    22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
    Jim

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    • #3
      I can hardly believe it but look what I found! It was sitting up nice and pretty about a foot from the side of the road! Just a few scuffs but miraculously no real damage whatsoever. You can’t believe how happy I am. It was about a 60 mile ride that I took yesterday and it could have been anywhere but fortunately it was only about 4 miles from home. Now to come up with a better solution than the PO had done.
      Last edited by BBQRider; 03-21-2021, 03:59 PM.
      1980 XS1100 SG
      1979 XS1100 F
      1982 XJ 650
      1983 XS 650

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        1979 XS1100 F
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          Yeeessss !!! It's a great day Happy Spring !!!
          1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
          1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
          1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
          1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
          1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

          Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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          • #6
            You can build up the broken tab with baking soda and super glue then file it to shape. check youtube. It makes a nice strong repair. Glad you found it!
            1979 XS1100 Special
            1980 XS1100 Std parts bucket
            1987 ZL1000 Eliminator
            1976 XS750D Project in waiting

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            • #7
              I would get some of this to build the tab up if necessary.
              2 - 80 LGs bought one new
              81 LH
              02 FXSTB Nighttrain
              22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
              Jim

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              • #8
                The God's are smiling on you today Steve!
                -Mike
                _________
                '79 XS1100SF 20k miles
                '80 XS1100SG 44k miles
                '81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
                '79 XS750SF 17k miles
                '85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
                '84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
                '86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles

                Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65

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                • #9
                  That’s exactly how I felt Mike. I thought if I was lucky enough to find it, it would probably be in at least three pieces. Unbelievable!
                  1980 XS1100 SG
                  1979 XS1100 F
                  1982 XJ 650
                  1983 XS 650

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                    Is that a metal tab that was fabricated to repair the side cover? My eyes might be fooling me but it does look like sanded metal. If it is you might want to consider this to completed the repair. Side Cover Repair Kit for all Yamaha XS1100 | eBay
                    2 - 80 LGs bought one new
                    81 LH
                    02 FXSTB Nighttrain
                    22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
                    Jim

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                    • #11
                      That looks like a great option Cajun. I wish I had seen this earlier because I probably would have done it that way. I came up with another solution that probably doesn’t look as professional but seems to work pretty well. I’ll add some pics in the next day or two.
                      1980 XS1100 SG
                      1979 XS1100 F
                      1982 XJ 650
                      1983 XS 650

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