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    Cool Little Fix for Broken Left Side Covers

    So I got a set of side cover from IanMac (I believe) but the left side had a broken tab like we see so many times. After scouring the interwebs and finding myself disgusted with the prices people were asking for side cover that were intact I decided to get a little creative.

    I had some aluminum angle bracket leftover from working on mounting an 883 sportster seat on my '79 so I fabbed a little bracket up that makes for a VERY nice replacement. It holds the cover on very snuggly and I'm sure is way more durable than the original plastic tab. If there is enough interest I'll draw up a tutorial explaining the dimensions and how I made one. It's a bit more complicated than what meets the eye because aluminum puts up a fit when you try to bend it a steep angles.







    78 E - 2to1 exhaust, dynatek coils, special headlight [SOLD!]
    79 F - gas tank refurb, headgasket change, straight pipes, late model carbs, virago lowering shocks, special headlight and gauges, TC fuse block, GSXR-1100 carbs (WIP)


    "May my tires not fail me, nor my engine grow cold"
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    Well done. Looks good!
    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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    • #3
      Looks good Gabe.
      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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      • #4
        how is it attached to the tab? have picture of the front? and what is that hole for next to it?
        Nick

        1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

        1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

        1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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        • #5
          Then there is this fix...





          I know it may cost a little more than your fix, but it is a permanent fix.

          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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          • #6
            Originally posted by Yahman View Post
            Then there is this fix...





            I know it may cost a little more than your fix, but it is a permanent fix.

            Ride safe,
            Larry
            That looks really good! If I could mill worth a damn I'd love to make something like that. Alas, I have to settle for my $0.25 fix.

            It's attached with JB Weld. It's holding up really nicely and the aluminum tab will bend along before that bond breaks. As far as the hole, I have no idea...it just came with the side cover.
            78 E - 2to1 exhaust, dynatek coils, special headlight [SOLD!]
            79 F - gas tank refurb, headgasket change, straight pipes, late model carbs, virago lowering shocks, special headlight and gauges, TC fuse block, GSXR-1100 carbs (WIP)


            "May my tires not fail me, nor my engine grow cold"

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            • #7
              I made one about 10 years ago, but I didn't get it perfect to get the top mount points good when the tab is inserted. It works OK, but pay attention to that detail.
              Skids (Sid Hansen)

              Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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              • #8
                Great job. Old plastic parts are extra frustrating. If you find a used plastic part chances are its overpriced- partially broken and due to age- brittle. I like low cost do it yourself repairs.

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