So, I bit the bullet and bought side covers off of bike bandit. $90 each. Will have them today. What's the trick to keeping them from breaking?
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New rubber grommets for one thing, to assure they are soft.Ed
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Slightly round the points on the mounting tabs with sandpaper. Just enough so that they are rounded, you don't want to remove their ability to hold on.GS450E GS650E GS700ES GS1000E GS1000G GS1100G GS1100E
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I reinforced the tabs on my 1100G with some JB Weld and fabric at the base so they would be less likely to get tired and break. Doesn't look real professional but it's hidden when the covers are on.1983 GS 1100 Guided Laser
1983 GS 1100 G
2000 Suzuki Intruder 1500, "Piggy Sue"
2000 GSF 1200 Bandit (totaled in deer strike)
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+1 on getting new rubber grommets. Once they get old and harder they are MUCH more prone to breaking off those mounting studs.http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
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1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
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I bought all new grommets. Of course the mailman showed today when the wife was walking the dog. SMH. Find out tomorrow.Comment
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On some bikes the metal tabs which hold the grommets can get bent and misaligned.sigpic
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2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
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Rubber grease to the grommets, new one obviously and you will be good to go.Comment
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