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16 Aug 2006 15:02 #70035 by mjkantowski
replacement vs. original side covers? was created by mjkantowski
Hi, first time posting, though have trolled this site for years. It's great!

Finally working on my kz650c and need to replace the side covers. What are your thoughts on the Maier replace ment side covers? It's been impossible for me to find decent used originals.

Any tips would help. Thanks!

-mike

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16 Aug 2006 17:41 #70075 by donthekawguy
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I have a set on my 1000. They look different so if your going for a restoration I would find stock. The after market ones have screws that hold them on so that is a plus.

Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125

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16 Aug 2006 17:56 #70081 by 650ed
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If you're keeping your bike original, go with the originals, otherwise anything that fits will do. With a little patience, you can find them on eBay. Here's a NOS ORIGINAL silver one for the KZ650C1:

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KAWASAKI-KZ650-C...dZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Notice the recessed area for the "KZ650" badge; that's what the originals look like. Ed - KZ650C1 original owner

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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17 Aug 2006 02:19 #70165 by mjkantowski
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Thanks guys. I am trying to keep things original, and I bid on that side cover. Restoration might be a somewhat strong word since this is my first attempt at a project like this. But things are going much easier than expected and I'm having a lot of fun. Bike is well stripped down and I have several projects on the bike going in parallel.

I can't find the digital camera, but as soon as I do, I'll start a thread on my project and post pictures and updates. Thanks for all the help so far.

-mike

KZ650c1 - pods are the only mod on the bike

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