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Custom Sidecovers

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So I am missing both of the sidecovers on my 82 GS650GL and would like to fabricate something for a custom look. I am thinking about making them out of sheet metal to fit inside the triangle area in the frame, however I don't really want to relocate any of the items that stick out a little bit in those areas such as the battery and airbox.

What I'm really wondering is if anyone else has done something like this and if so, are there pictures somewhere? Thanks for your help, and once I get going I will be sure to take some pictures of my own.
 
I've thought about doing this myself. I think you could let the covers set outward of the frame by a half inch or so, and they would have a kind of competition feel. Looking forward to your pictures.
 
Alright, well I wen ahead and did it. I used 28 gauge sheet steel to make these and used a couple of the stock mounting points as well as a pipe clamp to secure them, these suckers aren't moving. I still need to paint them though.

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I'm thinking of doing something like this as well as fixing the PO's wonderful paint job on the tank and fenders.
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Adler said:
I would have recommended diamond plate. Someone else on here did it and it looked amazing.

EDIT: It was 'Detroit Diesel Man'. Post #5 here; http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=179498
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Wow, those do look sweet! I would love to do something like that, but I didn't want to move the airbox/battery out of the way. Also, I was kinda working with limited tools and fabrication ability, I'm sure it will evolve into something like that at some point though.
 
I would polish them and clear coat em, but maybe thats the poser douche cafe racer in me :)
 
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