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RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER)
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27 Mar 2023 13:21 - 27 Mar 2023 13:26 #882083
by kawaBCN
'66 MONTESA IMPALA 175
'77 OSSA 250 T
'77 Z1000
'78 Z650 B
'04 BMW R1200C
'08 SUZI GS500 F
RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER) was created by kawaBCN
Sometimes a small detail can ruin our lives.Due to some old and worn rubber grommets I lost a side panel of my Z650 running.Kawasaki grommets, even new, are soft and offer very little resistance as a side panel attachment.I have another BMW brand motorcycle that also has side panels and I decided to use those German grommets to replace the ones on my Kawasaki, the result is much better, the BMW grommets are stronger and more resistant with a thicker profile providing more strength and rigidity to the anchorage of the side covers.Also its price is somewhat lower.I attach photos of the old Kawasaki grommets and the new BMW grommets and their reference in BMW spare parts.
'66 MONTESA IMPALA 175
'77 OSSA 250 T
'77 Z1000
'78 Z650 B
'04 BMW R1200C
'08 SUZI GS500 F
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27 Mar 2023 13:31 - 27 Mar 2023 13:33 #882084
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Replied by Warren3200gt on topic RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER)
Are you running with an airbox or pods/stacks. Without an air box there is a big void that will fill with wind pressure and can make side panels pop off.
The solution is to drill the panel prong and put an 'R' clip through which is bigger than the frame hole.
The solution is to drill the panel prong and put an 'R' clip through which is bigger than the frame hole.
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27 Mar 2023 13:40 #882085
by kawaBCN
'66 MONTESA IMPALA 175
'77 OSSA 250 T
'77 Z1000
'78 Z650 B
'04 BMW R1200C
'08 SUZI GS500 F
Replied by kawaBCN on topic RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER)
My problem was some old and worn grommets, when I ride firts time my bike i get about 112MPH and the side panel decided to fly alone.
'66 MONTESA IMPALA 175
'77 OSSA 250 T
'77 Z1000
'78 Z650 B
'04 BMW R1200C
'08 SUZI GS500 F
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27 Mar 2023 17:12 - 27 Mar 2023 17:13 #882094
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28 Mar 2023 19:13 - 28 Mar 2023 19:15 #882139
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Sorry you lost your side panel. There are plenty on ebay. Grommets too:
I WOULD NOT drill a hole anywhere on the panel like this:
I simply tied thin electrical wire on the pointy stub in such a way that it will never fly off. When I lost a side panel on my 1982 CB900F I did that to all my vintage bikes thereafter. (I have a lot of bikes).
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My problem was some old and worn grommets, when I ride firts time my bike i get about 112MPH and the side panel decided to fly alone.
Sorry you lost your side panel. There are plenty on ebay. Grommets too:
I WOULD NOT drill a hole anywhere on the panel like this:
I simply tied thin electrical wire on the pointy stub in such a way that it will never fly off. When I lost a side panel on my 1982 CB900F I did that to all my vintage bikes thereafter. (I have a lot of bikes).
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29 Mar 2023 08:09 - 29 Mar 2023 10:32 #882145
by Warren3200gt
Tried and tested method used by thousands of riders without issue.
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER)
Enlighten us with why you think this is not an acceptable solution.I WOULD NOT drill a hole anywhere on the panel like this:
Tried and tested method used by thousands of riders without issue.
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29 Mar 2023 08:46 #882146
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I've lost a few side covers, back in the old days you could just go to any Kawasaki dealer and buy a new one with factory paint for not much money not so easy now. I did this to my 76 LTD, try to match the paint/stripes on a one year only bike that's almost 50 years old.
For someone that owns a lot of bikes MadBoy doesn't seem to know much about all these bikes he (supposedly) owns.
For someone that owns a lot of bikes MadBoy doesn't seem to know much about all these bikes he (supposedly) owns.
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29 Mar 2023 09:44 #882147
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When I first purchased my KZ back in 86 I was told that if I were ever to drag race it that I should definitely pin the side covers. As I recall I 'hot-pinned', (melted) the holes through instead of drilling them. I never lost one on the track or street. They're still pinned on today.(although I haven't made a pass in about 25 yrs). Anyway good luck.....
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29 Mar 2023 11:46 #882151
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As my panels are "one offs" and the average thief is too stupid to know they won't fit anything else I have used the poppers at the bottom and they are bolted at the top (hopefully if someone is stupid enough to try and rip them off he will be laying underneath it when I come back)
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29 Mar 2023 12:17 #882152
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1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
Replied by Dr. Gamma on topic RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER)
The best method I have found to keep my side covers from becoming a pile of smashed plastic in the middle of the road is to drill a small hole in the front edge of side cover. Then insert a wire tie through the hole and wrap it around the frame tube. Have not lost a side cover since back in the '80's using this method.
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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29 Mar 2023 14:26 - 29 Mar 2023 15:45 #882155
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Why not? Its on every bike I own and I have a lot of bikes.
My problem was some old and worn grommets, when I ride firts time my bike i get about 112MPH and the side panel decided to fly alone.
Sorry you lost your side panel. There are plenty on ebay. Grommets too:
I WOULD NOT drill a hole anywhere on the panel like this:
I simply tied thin electrical wire on the pointy stub in such a way that it will never fly off. When I lost a side panel on my 1982 CB900F I did that to all my vintage bikes thereafter. (I have a lot of bikes).
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29 Mar 2023 22:55 #882173
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Replied by Wookie58 on topic RUBBER GROMMET (SIDE COVER)
Dan I have deleted your last post, there is no place for posts of this nature on KZR. Please obstain from future posts of this nature.
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