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Are the side covers on the 1978 and 1979 standard models interchangeable?
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1978 XS1100
1979 Honda Goldwing -
Yes, the 78-79 standard ones are.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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funny how these side covers are always missing on bikes. And good ones are not easy to find. thanks.1978 XS1100
1979 Honda GoldwingComment
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Cause no one knows that there is a lock on the left side one and they just rip it off and then say oh sh*t there is a lock there!Originally posted by jeffro1954 View PostNathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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simple solution
1 of those little mini bungee cords holds them in place very well without being visible
Tom Clisham
Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
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'78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN
'80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA
79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper
79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCEComment
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Until they stretch out and it tries to fall off DAMHIKIJDOriginally posted by tom clisham View Post1 of those little mini bungee cords holds them in place very well without being visible
Better to just fix the thing. It's amazing what a little super glue and some baking soda will do, followed of course by some sanding and filing. The lock works just like original now.
Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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What's superglue and baking soda do? It sounds like a good idea that I've never heard of......Originally posted by cywelchjr View PostIt's amazing what a little super glue and some baking soda will doXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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If you put a little line of baking soda on cracked plastic and drip superglue on it to create a sort of paste it creates a very strong bond. I've done it on side covers in the past and it holds very well.
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XS11F (Incubus, daily rider)
1969 Yamaha DT1B
Five other bikes whose names do not begin with "Y"Comment
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I go the other way around. Put some superglue on the surface, then sprinkle some baking soda on it. Then repeat. continue till it's built up a little bigger than you need. Let it cure overnight and then file and sand down to size and shape. Sands and shapes almost like the original material and can even be painted.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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I use abs shavings (old tv case) dissolved in acetone. Good for windjammer repairs too.79SF
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