what side covers will fit ?

[showtime]

can anyone tell me what sidecovers are interchangeable between years and also if special and standard ones are alike ? I have an '80 standard model and need a left side one. Thanks

[sixtysix]

Do a search we had a thread on this a while back.

[pshaw]

I have a left side cover for a 80 special. I bought it last year thinking it would work on my midnight special...wrong. Anyway if you need one I will sell it to you. I paid $100 for it. It is that grey color. PM me if your interested.

[showtime]

I would be interested if it fits. Sixty six......thanks for the advise but I searched multiple variations of "sidecover" for an hour before I asked....I'm sorry to be a bother but maybe if you could point me in the direction of the thread that answers my question I won't have to trouble you any more.

[sixtysix]

Not a bother, but....

I just looked for a while and didn't find it either, maybe it was an email thread or something. There are two basic types, round holes and slots. But there were like 3 different varieties (not counting emblems). Wish i could be more help, I sold my herd of XS's.

...can anybody else help here?

[LoserShoes]

Hey, I'm in the same situation, looking for a 80G left side cover. As far as I can tell only 80 - 81 standard side cover will fit. They have round top mounting holes, as opposed to slots on the earlier ones, and a different shape as the same year specials. Lost mine last august and am still looking.

Will probably have to get a reproduction fiberglass one from Merriam cycles, hand made and $$$!

Steve

[mro]

LoserShoes

have round top mounting holes, as opposed to slots on the earlier ones

My 80G: Round mounting holes left side
Slots on the right

Was just looking at the 80LG yesterday and can't remember if it is the same


mro

[John]

If the LG is like the SG, then all mounts will be round.The G takes the same right side cover as the SF, I believe...Need one for the right side?

[LoserShoes]

Originally posted by mro
LoserShoes



My 80G: Round mounting holes left side
Slots on the right




mro

Yea - thats right.

These bikes only lose the left side, cause their so hard to find.

Steve

[andreashweiss]

I still have a 81h standard right sidecover for sale, will also fit 79 special right side. Upper rectangle mounts. blue with xs eleven emblem.good condition. Includes shipping $40.00 continental USA.andreas

[fredintoon]

You can't see both sides at once.

If all you can find is a different year or different model sidecover, they can be made to fit.
Bought my XS11SG without the rightside cover. After much e-search bought a rightside cover from an XS11F as the nearest I could find.
F has slots where SG has holes but the bottom plug thingie is identical. Reinforce the top with aluminum sheet pop-riveted in and carve the appropriate holes with a Dremel tool to fit. Sure the shape is a little different but you can't see both sides at once.
Fred Hill, S'toon.

[Yamaniac]

I have a set off an 80sg, unfortunately, I broke the left side bottom off before I had a clue of what I was doing. I have the piece still, but broke is broke.

I am interested in trading or partially trading for 79sf sides. Anyone?....Anyone?....