I have one with a crack like that... JB weld or epoxy.. sanded then painted, you'd never be able to tell now.
Dan
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1978 GS1000E - Finished!
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1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
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1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
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You guys are too nice and I thank you for the offer but I'm perfectly fine running this cover with a jb weld repair. Right now, this is a cosmetic issue which puts it pretty low on my priority list on things needed to get done to fix this bike. Plus, if you saw the rest of the engine covers, or the bike for that matter, a "new" one would look real out of place. Thanks for all of the help.
They make a chrome engine paint. I'm going to have to check that out down the line.Comment
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WHAT????????????????? FREE !! FREE!! Be humble and give up your addy so these guys can send you a &*^% FREE cover!!!!!!MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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I would have offered a free one too except all have is covers for a 77 and a78 GS 750...dont know if they are the same... wasnt trying to insult ya..Was more of a sarcastic remark than anything..I apologises if you felt slighted.Last edited by chuck hahn; 12-11-2009, 06:22 PM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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If you haven't pooped it up with epoxy yet, there is an aluminum brazing rod that you can get at welding shops to repair aluminum. On a non structural crack like this it would be ideal. All you need is a propane torch, a wire brush, and a stick of the aluminum repair rod. It keeps it all metal, and it is much stronger than epoxy. Good luck with it.Comment
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If you think one of these from these 750s will work i will send ya one..if someone knows or can cross reference the part numbers let us know. they are just as oxidized as yours so it wont ruin the petina on your bike!!! LMAO.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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I've also used a Permatex product called Liquid Steel. A two part system that works very well. Just V the crack out some with a Dremel, apply, sand, and good to go.1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'Comment
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Yeah...I'll get right on that. I can't believe how many of you are trying to tempt me to spend more money. It's like having a girlfriend or a wife, which I fortunately don't have either of, otherwise this scene would never fly.
Anyways, I sealed the crack and put it back on. If I can get this bike running nicely, then I'll start worrying about the cosmetics and making the bike look pretty.
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Then you can take it for a ride!Yeah...I'll get right on that. I can't believe how many of you are trying to tempt me to spend more money. It's like having a girlfriend or a wife, which I fortunately don't have either of, otherwise this scene would never fly.
Anyways, I sealed the crack and put it back on. If I can get this bike running nicely, then I'll start worrying about the cosmetics and making the bike look pretty.
-Theo
If that doesn't work, I have another cover, its a little rough, but usable..
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