Side Cover Rubber Dampers

[Wagner73]

Background: '78E missing one of the top rubber pieces that the metal side covers hang on. Stupidly pulled all 3 remaining rubbers off for a good ArmorAll & VRT "renewal" treatment (ha-ha), but didn't notice they were not all identical.

Parts catalog confirms that the front and rear rubbers are different p/n's, and one version has an additional lip or "hook" on it, while the other version is smooth and doesn't have the lip.

Can anyone tell me which is which i.e. does the lipped version install in the front or the rear?

Or am I trying to research something that is non-existent e.g. at some time in the past a po replaced one or more of these with an incorrect part?

Thanks!

 

[steve zodiac]

Hello.
The one with the hook goes to the front.
And to be quite frank. They are a pain in the arse!
I have never know a bike with such awkward side covers.
Hope this helps.

 

[Wagner73]

Thanks!

 

[5twins]

Yes, that "hooked" rubber cover makes side cover removal difficult so I use 4 of the "no hook" version. And originals are best. The re-pops only last a couple years before splitting. Here's what to look for (on eBay) ......

And according to the parts diagram, this one goes on the front, the "hooked" one goes on the rear.

 

[steve zodiac]

I tried to put the hooked one to the rear. But it didn't appear to fit.
But they are repro. So that may have something to do with it.

 

[Wagner73]

Many thanks again! Found some NOS parts on EB...pricey but probably worth it based on all feedback regarding NOS v. repop. Cheers.

 

[Wagner73]

Can't help wondering why Yamaha used the hooked v. smooth? I mean, the hook might help retain the cover if it was flopping around, but with the cover installed correctly over the tangs and the knob fixed and in-place, I can't see the cover going anywhere, hook or no hook.

 

[Mike G]

When I was looking for replacements, I couldn't find the smooth one at a decent price, so I bought two hooked ones and cut the lip off with a sharp utility knife. Works and looks fine.