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  • #1

    Stuck left side cover

    The left side cover won't turn loose at the base connector. I WD40'd, which increased the wiggle room, but didn't allow for removal.

    I suspect the grommet (if there is one, I don't know) has gotten hard, or something. I have tried prying with effort, but to no avail. I don't want to break my side cover.

    Best regards,
    Mike Farrington
    Suwanee, GA USA

    Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
    Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650
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  • #2
    Wait! Tere is a hidden lock to this cover. It needs a key to release it. There is a thread about this--I'll try to find and post the link.
    79 F
    Previously owned: (among others)
    1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
    1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
    1973 Suzuki TM 125
    1979 XS1100 F
    2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
    1991 BMW K75

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    • #3
      Wait! There is a hidden lock to this cover. It needs a key to release it. There is a thread about this--I'll try to find and post the link.




      http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41360
      79 F
      Previously owned: (among others)
      1969 Harley- Davidson Rapido 125 (Aermacchi)
      1967 Suzuki X6 Hustler
      1973 Suzuki TM 125
      1979 XS1100 F
      2005 Kaw. Vulcan VN800
      1991 BMW K75

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      • #4
        Mark, you are the man!

        Thanks brother. That's what I appreciate about this group. Got problem solved, fast. Interestingly, on all my other XS11's this lock was not used. This is the first time I've changed the battery in 32K miles, not too bad!

        Peace,
        Mike Farrington
        Suwanee, GA USA

        Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
        Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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        • #5
          Phew! Close call! Nice save Mark!
          1979 XS1100F
          2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by mfarrington View Post
            Thanks brother. That's what I appreciate about this group. Got problem solved, fast. Interestingly, on all my other XS11's this lock was not used. This is the first time I've changed the battery in 32K miles, not too bad!

            Peace,
            On the other bikes, probably not used because the locking tab was broken by a previous owner who didn't know any better.
            Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

            80G (Green paint(PO idea))
            The Green Monster
            K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
            Got him in '04.
            bald tire & borrowing parts

            80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
            Scarlet
            K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
            Got her in '11
            Ready for the twisties!

            81H (previously CPMaynard's)
            Hugo
            Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
            Cold weather ride

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            • #7
              Not meant as a dig on you Mike, but I do find it rather surprising that a member who has been around since 2007 would not have known of that lock yet.
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

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              • #8
                DGXSER,

                No dig taken, I thought I'd share a bit of transparency towards the thread. I suspect if I'd posted almost 10K posts in 5 years, I'd probably know more. I make no bones about the fact that I am not mechanically oriented, and spend very very little time in bike maintenance. I've changed several batts, but don't recall the key. I suspect GLoweVA is correct, tabs on my other scooters probably broken by previous owner.

                Thanks again, Mark.

                Peace!
                Mike Farrington
                Suwanee, GA USA

                Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
                Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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                • #9
                  Mike, one of the members here makes/machines a part that replaces the locking tab on the right side cover. It looks to be a well made nice part and a good repair for those covers that the tabs are broken off of.
                  I think I saw them on Ebay too.

                  I think many XS11's have lost a left side cover due to worn grommets at the top and no locking tab for the lock to keep them attached. (one good gust of wind at 50mph, and poof off it flies)
                  Others have rigged up a bolt and I think I've read about some even using a zip tie to keep it secure.

                  I hope you don't lose any on those other bikes.

                  I've been lucky with the 3 bikes that I own. (all three still have good tabs) (knock on wood)
                  Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                  80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                  The Green Monster
                  K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                  Got him in '04.
                  bald tire & borrowing parts

                  80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                  Scarlet
                  K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                  Got her in '11
                  Ready for the twisties!

                  81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                  Hugo
                  Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                  Cold weather ride

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                  • #10
                    No worries Mike. I remember trying hard with a screwdriver to get that cover off. Felt really stupid when members on here help me discover that lock.
                    1979 XS1100F
                    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                    • #11
                      Mike, I apologize in that while it does seem the subject comes up quite often around here, I realize other folks have more of a life than me and do not hang out here quite as much. I truly did not mean it to come out harsh towards you, but realize how it might not have any other way to be interpreted.

                      Now for fixing a broken tab, I did come up with a method I implemented on the last SG I worked on last winter. I made a bracket that replaces the lock, with a bolt / pin that then goes through the tab section of the side cover. I put a hole n the pin and used a clasp like is used on trailer hitch pins to hold the side cover on. Cheap, easy, fairly quick, and easy to access on the side of the road if needed.
                      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                      Previously owned
                      93 GSX600F
                      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                      81 XS1100 Special
                      81 CB750 C
                      80 CB750 C
                      78 XS750

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                      • #12
                        DGXSER: No worries, mate, it's all good. It takes a lot more than that to harsh my buzz.

                        The key thing (!!!) is that this group supports each other with significant depth of knowledge, and fast. And when we get a chance to harass each other, well that's part of the fun, too.

                        Peace,
                        Mike Farrington
                        Suwanee, GA USA

                        Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
                        Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by mfarrington View Post

                          The key thing (!!!) is that this group supports each other with significant depth of knowledge, and fast. And when we get a chance to harass each other, well that's part of the fun, too.

                          Peace,
                          this forum is the best there is, IMO
                          XS1100F 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.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
                            Mike, one of the members here makes/machines a part that replaces the locking tab on the right side cover. It looks to be a well made nice part and a good repair for those covers that the tabs are broken off of.
                            I think I saw them on Ebay too.

                            I think many XS11's have lost a left side cover due to worn grommets at the top and no locking tab for the lock to keep them attached. (one good gust of wind at 50mph, and poof off it flies)
                            That would be me. This is the repair tab you mentioned.



                            You can get them from me on eBay. Let me know you are a member here and I'll throw in a new lower right-side rubber grommet to help keep the right cover on as well.
                            http://www.ebay.com/itm/291045181735...84.m1555.l2649



                            Ride safe,
                            Larry
                            Inventor of the YICS Eliminator. Want one? Get it here.
                            http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...399#post183399

                            If you're not riding, you're not living!
                            82 XJ1100
                            80 XS1100G (Project bike)
                            64 Yamaha YA-6
                            77 Suzuki TS-185

                            79 XS1100SF Built this one for a friend.
                            See it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYT4C9_6Ac

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                            • #15
                              Dang...it would be tough to pry that out with a screwdriver....
                              "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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