Side covers

gordone
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07 Oct 2019 03:10 #811957 by gordone

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I have broken of the plastic bracket on the side covers who goes into the frame for locking the cover to the frame, is there a good way to fix these or must I just try to find some new covers for sales ?

In the future must I be better to "pop out" the cover by pushing on the plastic bracket from the inside and not drag of the cover....

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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07 Oct 2019 03:52 #811959 by TexasKZ

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If you have an electric soldering iron and a pice of plastic made of the same type of plastic as the side cover, you can essentially weld the broken piece back on. Be sure to practice on a scrap piece before trying on the real one.
Also, there are a wide variety of plastic welding kits available. I suspect some are better than others.

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07 Oct 2019 04:13 #811963 by bluej58

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I did one years ago and it never failed using ABS epoxy and a cut off from an ABS part.

www.kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork...-cover-repair#511272

78 KZ1000 A2A

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07 Oct 2019 04:47 #811964 by gordone

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Thank you for the feedback, will test these out.

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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07 Oct 2019 05:09 - 07 Oct 2019 05:10 #811967 by martin_csr

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Repair stud or tab. in case yours can't be used.
EB >> Side cover repair tab

Z1Enterprises >> Side cover grommet
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1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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07 Oct 2019 05:16 #811970 by gordone

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martin_csr wrote: Repair stud or tab. in case yours can't be used.
EB >> Side cover repair tab

Z1Enterprises >> Side cover grommet
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That was smart, I think the new studs will get really strong !

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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07 Oct 2019 05:40 - 07 Oct 2019 05:43 #811973 by martin_csr

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I would probably try to re-use the original stud. except if it does not fit correctly.
The stud itself is probably plenty strong >> the plastic around the stud is what usually breaks. $17 seems kind of expensive to me. :blush:

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1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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08 Oct 2019 01:54 #812049 by gordone

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martin_csr wrote: I would probably try to re-use the original stud. except if it does not fit correctly.
The stud itself is probably plenty strong >> the plastic around the stud is what usually breaks. $17 seems kind of expensive to me. :blush:

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Yes that is my A plan, the studs was expensive, but I will purchase them if plan A is not successful

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1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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08 Oct 2019 07:40 #812060 by z1kzonly

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Here is your cheapest experiment! The Old super glue / sodium bicarb! Been doing this for 30 yrs.

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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