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    Need help with '83 GS1100E sidecovers

    I need to repair the tabs on my sidecovers and need to know the lengths of the tabs. As luck would have it, all of the tabs are broken on both of the ones that I have. Can someone help and measure the tabs from where they connect at the sidecover to the end?

    Thanks,
    Ron
    When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
    1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
    1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
    1982 GS1100E
    1999 Honda GL1500SE

    #2
    check this out:

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      #3
      You'll want the round ones.
      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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        #4
        Thanks, but no measurements! I have the materials to make them, just need the measurements. Anyone have these measurements???
        Ron
        When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
        1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
        1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
        1982 GS1100E
        1999 Honda GL1500SE

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          #5
          Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
          You'll want the round ones.
          I need the measurements for all 3 tabs! 1 round and 2 flat on each side.
          Ron
          When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
          1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
          1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
          1982 GS1100E
          1999 Honda GL1500SE

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            #6
            I measured all 3 of them and they were all about 17mm from flush to the cover.

            IMG_20201130_173348 by Rob Ert, on Flickr


            How are you planning on repairing yours?
            Last edited by azr; 11-30-2020, 09:42 PM.
            Rob
            1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
            Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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              #7
              Thanks azr, that's what I needed!

              I have some flat and round ABS plastic stock that I can machine to whatever dimensions I need, and then epoxy them to the sidecover.
              Last edited by 1978GS750E; 12-01-2020, 07:28 AM.
              Ron
              When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
              1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
              1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
              1982 GS1100E
              1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                #8
                Once you've repaired yours, it's helpful to reduce the stress on those tabs by popping the sidecovers back off using a long screwdriver with the seat removed to gently push each tab out of the rubber grommets one at a time. Also a bit of silicone grease on the rubber and tabs.
                1982 GS1100EZ, second owner, 11,000 miles
                2000 XR650R, plated

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