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Offline Adam

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1977 XR75 sidecovers
« on: May 05, 2009, 08:13:46 pm »
L/H and R/H sidecovers for a 77/78 K4/K5 XR75 are desperately wanted to finish a 3 year resto.  Both sides with the 3 locating tabs still intact are preferred but I'll happily consider all options including single covers or covers with minor damage. $$$ is no issue so long as the other half doesn't get to hear about it.. 

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Re: 1977 XR75 sidecovers
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2009, 05:27:32 pm »
Hi think I have some molds somewhere for fiberglass ones if thats any help

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Re: 1977 XR75 sidecovers
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2009, 08:23:21 pm »
Thanks hitatreeonce, but my preference is for some original Honda covers IF I can find them. As a matter of interest, do your moulds have provison for the 3 locating lugs likes the originals or are they similar to the Maier aftermarket sidecovers that are secured with screws?

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Re: 1977 XR75 sidecovers
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2009, 10:34:42 pm »
NOS 77 XR sidecovers are as rare as rocking horse crap NOW Adam, I have 3 new sets and a S/Hand set that I have collected over the last 8 years, I purchased a R/H sidecover for $120 USD 2 years ago and that was cheap then ???, it looks like Maier sidecovers in fighting red may be your only option.
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Re: 1977 XR75 sidecovers
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2009, 06:00:00 pm »
Unfortunately I think your right Betric. I have 2 sets of Maier plastics in fighting red and orange but not keen on using them! I bought a broken R/H original Honda cover missing the rear lug recently for USD $60 on Ebay and I keep checking there regularly but without much luck.  My only option might be to buy a damaged L/H cover if I can find one, repair both (somehow) and get them color matched for paint with my tank. I nearly bought an entire bike this week in QLD on Ebay for $700 that had both original side covers that looked OK but chickened out at the last minute as I just couldn't come at spending that much just to use it for the sidecovers.  I've become consumed by my quest to find them. Ah, the joy of doing up bikes!!