Replacement Side Panel Studs?

[mmattockx]

After some searching here I have come up empty on this. My '82 1100E has most of the studs broken off the side panels. Has anyone come up with a decent replacement method that lasts? I was thinking about trying industrial grade velcro but I think that may hold too well and make it near impossible to get the side panels off once installed.

Are there any great solutions or ideas out there that I have missed?


Mark

[850 Combat]

One of my bikes has a metal stud shaped and installed. It has been like that since before I bought it

[mmattockx]

One of my bikes has a metal stud shaped and installed. It has been like that since before I bought it

Do you have any pics of this?


Mark

[850 Combat]

Do you have any pics of this?


Mark

I'll take a couple.

[Gregory]

There are threads on here where members have made new tabs as well as other little tips and tricks with magnets and such.

When I got my bike 1100e ALL the tabs were gone and it was held on by Velcro. It was on the bottom of the tank skirt and a couple other spots where the side panel made contact with the frame. It seemed to be easily removable.

The PO also had drilled a couple little holes on the top where he zip tied it, although I am not sure that was necessary.

[BigD_83]

Recognizing that the search function is not the best, I do know there are a number of threads on this exact issue.

One solution is the use of rare earth magnets...

here's a thread that puts a couple of options (including Sugru) out there:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=220812&highlight=sidecover+post

[BigD_83]

There are threads on here where members have made new tabs as well as other little tips and tricks with magnets and such.

When I got my bike 1100e ALL the tabs were gone and it was held on by Velcro. It was on the bottom of the tank skirt and a couple other spots where the side panel made contact with the frame. It seemed to be easily removable.

The PO also had drilled a couple little holes on the top where he zip tied it, although I am not sure that was necessary.

zip-tying the panels is a nasty bodge. Makes cleaning and other minor maintenance issues a PITA

[mmattockx]

I'll take a couple.

Many thanks.

When I got my bike 1100e ALL the tabs were gone and it was held on by Velcro. It was on the bottom of the tank skirt and a couple other spots where the side panel made contact with the frame. It seemed to be easily removable.

I had something else in mind for where to mount the velcro, but I will go look at my bike again and see what I think of going around the perimeter of the side cover with the velcro.

Recognizing that the search function is not the best, I do know there are a number of threads on this exact issue.

I was looking for some of those threads. When I was previously a member years ago I remember this being a regular topic, but I found nothing useful in my searching. Of course, I was looking for "side panel", not "sidecover"... (we need a banging head on wall emoticon)

zip-tying the panels is a nasty bodge. Makes cleaning and other minor maintenance issues a PITA

I agree. Zipties hardly belong on race bikes let alone a daily rider street bike.


Mark

[kurt112345]

What I did on my 83 750, i used some small bolts, size like what you would use on clutch cover, drilled a hole being carefull not to go threw, drill size is what you would use to tap for this size bolt don't remember off top of my head, you drill close to center as you can just enough to get bolt started then epoxy in and bunch of j b weld all around it, mine is holding very well and functions like original

[Sci85]

Try these and use your dremel if needed to shape to fit. Personally, I just used a piece of 1/4" aluminum stock and shaped the end to match the original connector end. I can post a pic as well tomorrow when I get home.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Side-Cover-Repair-Stud-Kit-Goldwing-GL1800-GL1500-GL1200-GL1100-GL1000-/301108761059?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461b7b11e3&vxp=mtr

[BigD_83]

Those are a dream. I wonder why they specify Honda? Did Honda use a different plastic than other Japaneses bikes of the era?

[mmattockx]

Personally, I just used a piece of 1/4" aluminum stock and shaped the end to match the original connector end. I can post a pic as well tomorrow when I get home.

Yes please on the pics. I have thought of using aluminum flat bar to make new tabs, but then the question is how to permanently attach it to the side cover.


Mark

[Steve]

(we need a banging head on wall emoticon)

Here ya go:

I have thought of using aluminum flat bar to make new tabs, but then the question is how to permanently attach it to the side cover.

The answer there is ... SLURRY.

What's "slurry"? It is ABS plastic dissolved in acetone to about the consistency of mayonaise.

The side covers are ABS. Using slurry will chemically adhere some new plastic to them. You can make some new tabs (buying the tabs for the Goldwing would be easier) or make some brackets to hold some aluminum parts, but it holds very well. I have fixed a crack (OK, it was a break, not just a crack) up the full length of one corner of my son's saddlebags and have recently patched up the lid on one of my saddlebags. Does not take much, and when it 'sets', it's just like the original plastic.

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[850 Combat]

PM me, and I'll text photos.

[mmattockx]

Here ya go:

Awesome. Now how do I add it into my emoticon list?

The answer there is ... SLURRY.

What's "slurry"? It is ABS plastic dissolved in acetone to about the consistency of mayonaise.

OK, where do I get the ABS plastic to use in the slurry? Does the slurry bond well to aluminum? I was thinking about using epoxy with some chopped glass mixed in but the plastic slurry sounds like a better answer.

PM me, and I'll text photos.

PM sent.


Mark