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04 Jan 2016 08:51 #705530 by Bowman
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Anyone out there have access to a pair of side covers for a 1980 KZ750-G1 LTD II ? If so I'd really really appreciate it if you could post some pics and/or drawings showing the overall dimensions and the locations of the pins that you stick it to the frame with. I'm trying to figure out if they could be made to fit my 76 750 B1 twin. Alternatively maybe somebody already knows the answer to the fitment. I know (assume at least) I'll have to relocate the tabs and weld them on. If they can be made to fit and you have a pair and are interested in selling them I'm willing to pay decent coin for a pair in good shape.

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04 Jan 2016 09:52 #705537 by pete greek1
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThere's at least 16 listings on e-bay

Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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04 Jan 2016 10:17 #705539 by Tyrell Corp
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Trivia: odd I know, but Left hand side panels seem 2 or 3 times rarer than Rights, certainly for the GPz 's.
Never been able to work out why...

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04 Jan 2016 10:47 #705545 by Bowman
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Thanks Pete

I know I can buy a pair but I'm just trying to get an idea how well or poorly they would fit inside the triangles and I've found lots of Ebay sellers are a bit assholish about providing measurements. Besides I'd just as soon spend money on the KZR community if someone wants to sell before going to Ebay

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04 Jan 2016 10:57 #705547 by Bowman
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That is odd. You'd think more rt side side covers would get trashed as its altogether to common to get hit on the right side as your turning left. Maybe because most riders are right handed when they dump they tend to fall on their weaker side?

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04 Jan 2016 11:45 - 05 Jan 2016 03:46 #705556 by martin_csr
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationJust in case you aren't aware, the 76-79 750-Twin side covers are probably interchangeable. I did some searches & it looks like the best you can do right now is about $40-50/pair (total shipped).
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04 Jan 2016 12:26 #705567 by Bowman
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Thanks Martin

I knew that, in fact I have a perfectly good set of 750 B1 side covers that came with my bike but dayum I find them butt ugly ;)

I like the simple trapezoidal shape of the 80 750 LTD II, works with the look I'm going for I think. Hell I'm even considering (horrors I know) early-mid 70's Honda CB covers.

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04 Jan 2016 12:36 #705573 by pete greek1
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Honda covers? :angry: :angry: :angry: :laugh:
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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04 Jan 2016 12:43 #705576 by Bowman
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I know, I resign my membership in disgrace

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04 Jan 2016 12:56 #705577 by SWest
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They are UG. I'd measure to be sure something else would work.
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04 Jan 2016 13:13 #705580 by Bowman
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They are so ugly I ground the old tabs off just to be sure I never went weak and put them back on. Now I realize I'm going to have to weld new tabs on to grip some other side covers. Maybe ,just maybe, some other model like the 80 750 LTD II would have just snapped on but that ship has sailed. I can measure the triangle and post those dimensions but its really about what fits and looks good in the existing triangle, not gonna modify the frame to accomodate plastic side covers!

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04 Jan 2016 13:17 #705582 by SWest
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You destroyed them? I was going to suggest fiberglassing them to make them fit the triangle. :S
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