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03 Mar 2012 19:00 #507583
by andler2008
1980 KZ 1075
Mods? Pshh I have no idea right now
1981 Kz1000 CSR - Sold
Lost my right side cover @70MPH was created by andler2008
I've heard that you can lose it at high rate of speed around 100. But I didn't even hit 75 when I looked down just in time to see it fly off behind me. Circled back and it's in about 5 pieces at least.
Has anyone ever figured out a way to keep the wind from throwing those off? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Has anyone ever figured out a way to keep the wind from throwing those off? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1980 KZ 1075
Mods? Pshh I have no idea right now
1981 Kz1000 CSR - Sold
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03 Mar 2012 19:09 #507584
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1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110
Replied by racer54 on topic Lost my right side cover @70MPH
There have been a few ways to do that. One is to drill a hole through a tab on each side cover and run a small wire to connect them to each other with a clip on either side so you can remove it. Another is to drill a hole in one or more tabs on each cover and use a cotter pin or some type of clip through each tab hole to hold them in the grommets. You can bolt on side covers also. This has been discussed on here before so maybe a search will find the topic or someone who knows where to find it can chime in.
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110
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03 Mar 2012 19:21 #507587
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1978 KZ1000 A2
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Replied by ramtough_63 on topic Lost my right side cover @70MPH
drilled a hole in mine use kotter pins
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
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Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
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03 Mar 2012 19:47 #507592
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic Lost my right side cover @70MPH
You also should get new grommets; they hold the covers tight. Just curious, are you using pods or the stock airbox? Ed
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03 Mar 2012 22:26 #507621
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1979 KZ-750 Twin
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Z1 sold the grommets for my 750
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07 Mar 2012 01:12 #508249
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1980 KZ 1075
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1981 Kz1000 CSR - Sold
Replied by andler2008 on topic Lost my right side cover @70MPH
Pods. I like the cotter pin idea. Thanks guys.
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Mods? Pshh I have no idea right now
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07 Mar 2012 01:38 #508255
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VARY VARY INTERESTING :blink:
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07 Mar 2012 07:41 #508275
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+1 I run pods and have had my bike above triple digits with no problems after replacing my old grommets. They may seem kind of expensive for what they are, but try replacing your OEM side cover and they seem cheap by comparison.
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Replied by testarossa on topic Lost my right side cover @70MPH
650ed wrote: You also should get new grommets; they hold the covers tight. Just curious, are you using pods or the stock airbox? Ed
+1 I run pods and have had my bike above triple digits with no problems after replacing my old grommets. They may seem kind of expensive for what they are, but try replacing your OEM side cover and they seem cheap by comparison.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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07 Mar 2012 22:59 #508439
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75 z1b
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76 kz900
76 kz900-1500
77 kz1000ltd
my drinking team has a racing problem
Replied by kawman66 on topic Lost my right side cover @70MPH
i always drill and pin them cheap insurance that they wont come off.
75 z1b
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76 kz900
76 kz900-1500
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my drinking team has a racing problem
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