Side panel retention

[dpep]

Here is an idea for retainig side panels. On my 850 there are two slots at the top of each panel that are used to secure it to the bike. I run a long, thin cable tie through one of the slots (the rear one) and then around the adjacent frame rail.

If your panel does not have an inconspicuous slot or hole, use a small key ring or make a loop out of another cable tie. Secure it to the inside of the panel with a big gop of goop, the new age duct tape.

[Motorcyclemodeller]

For GS's that have pin mount side-covers, drill a small hole at the end of the pin through the shaft (pick a pin that you can reach from behind once the cover is installed)......use a pin-vise or dremel. Once the cover is installed, slip a cotterpin or hitchpin through the hole. No more flying off covers.

Andre