side covers

The side covers on my 1981 XS650H are all banged up and the plastic knob that holds them onto the bike on the bottom is busted off both of them from taking them in and off and not being careful enough about it. Partzilla has them new in chrome but I am going to pain them black anyway. If anyone...

Thanks to all of your knowledge on these forums I have gotten my '75 Standard back on the road after too many years of sitting. I opted for VM34s with pod filters and was unhappy with the fit (and look) of the stock side covers with the new carbs. Aftermarket options seem to be very limited. I...

There was a request for some pics in another thread, but I think a new post is more appropriate. I got these carbs from Mikuni-Topham in Germany. The spigots are 40 mm OD, so I used "PM-05" rubbers from Allens Performance in the UK. These also fit VM34 carbs, and are straight, so the back end of...

LOCATED IN WINNIPEG, CANADA, R2H-2L3 I have for sale or trade; Newly covered Seat 4 x Stock turn signals 4 x Short stem signals (painted black) Gas tank with pet cocks, tank will need to be cleaned petcocks rebuilt Stock sissy/grab bar Side covers Rear Fender Inner fender Handle bars And...

I'm in the final stages of polishing my right side engine side cover (clutch cover), and am researching methods of repainting the recessed lettering. The polishing thread: http://www.xs650.com/threads/polishing-side-covers.26667/ Member Gcraay made a few queries on this awhile back, in these...

Title says it all. I need a set of strait and solid 76 & 80 side covers. I don't care about emblems or paint condition as both sets will be painted. I have either tons of parts to trade or will paypal. Please post pics and price (shipped to 78745). Thanks

I have been playing with some ideas for customizing a set of factory side panels. My bike is a '78 Special, but I just like the looks of the standard side covers better. In my opinion though, the side covers stick out a little too far. So I took out my trusty 4" grinder and did a little nip...

Title says it all. Previous owner of my 77 xs installed VM34s with pods. Right now, it is running great and I am not looking to change the carbs BUT I'd really like the side covers on as they look great. I attached a photo with the pod removed and you can see that even if I cut the side cover...

It's there a way to determine the factory color of my bike? It looks to have been painted a few times and I want sure what color it would have been. Also, any advice on painting the front fender and side covers that are plastic?