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  • #1

    Left Side Cover Latch Repair

    I saw this on Ebay, anybody ever tried one?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Cover-R...9RbE1J&vxp=mtr

    I know that the side covers are NOT interchangeable on all models but maybe the plastic latching tab on the inside of all the covers is the same shape? There are some old threads about repairs with super glue, baking soda, and a file as well using plastic weld...seems a fella would have to be a pretty good whittler to fashion something that works well!
    Billy

    1982 XJ1100, Ceramic Coated Headers, Raptor ACCT, Barnett Clutch Springs, Dremmel Fix, TC's Fuse Block, De-Linked S/S Brake Lines, 850 Final Drive, Yahman's YICS Eliminator, Pods, stock jets
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  • #2
    See this Advert in this Parts For Sale thread. Made by a fellow member.

    http://www.xs11.com/forum/showpost.p...7&postcount=17

    T.C.
    T. C. Gresham
    81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
    79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
    History shows again and again,
    How nature points out the folly of men!

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    • #3
      follow the instructions, works a charm.
      I bought 2 and used one, then forgot I had the other until just now.
      Could have used it a couple years ago
      76 XS650 C ROADSTER
      80 XS650 G Special II
      https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
      80 XS 1100 SG
      81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
      https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
      AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'e

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      • #4
        Originally posted by BillyRok View Post
        I saw this on Ebay, anybody ever tried one?

        http://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Cover-R...9RbE1J&vxp=mtr

        I know that the side covers are NOT interchangeable on all models but maybe the plastic latching tab on the inside of all the covers is the same shape? There are some old threads about repairs with super glue, baking soda, and a file as well using plastic weld...seems a fella would have to be a pretty good whittler to fashion something that works well!
        I bought one and it's great. I also have an alternate set of covers where I did the super glue fix because it was just the hook part. It took three stages to build it up. That works great, too.
        Steve R

        '80 SG
        "Fred" -- TC fuse box, stock airbox/exhaust/jets, SS brake lines, Windjammer V fairing, Cibie headlight lens, TKAT fork brace, Showa rear shocks, MikesXS emulators

        Former bikes:

        1973 Yamaha 125 Enduro (brother's but I 'borrowed' it a lot, usually after midnight)
        1978 XS400E Red
        1981 XS850 Special (Stingo)

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Bergman16 View Post
          I bought one and it's great. I also have an alternate set of covers where I did the super glue fix because it was just the hook part. It took three stages to build it up. That works great, too.
          The super glue gets brittle and easily chipped/broken, like fiber is used in fiber glass some fiber thread helps strengthen this repair. I used some rip stop nylon from an old jacket with the super glue and baking soda over the nylon and dremeled it to shape, worked very well.
          76 XS650 C ROADSTER
          80 XS650 G Special II
          https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
          80 XS 1100 SG
          81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
          https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
          AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'e

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          • #6
            I actually just put one of these on my bike. It gas been off for nearly a year now and I finally got around to painting the covers and put it on. Just follow the directions and be sure to use some thread locker or that tiny screw will work it's way out.
            80 SG

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