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Offline Sixgunsrattlesnake

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« on: June 06, 2013, 08:18:04 AM »
Why are they so damn expensive? My left side cover is missing from my 78 750k. my right side is missing too but the oil tank is not as ugly as the wiring uncovered on the left side. is there maybe an aftermarket company that make a reasonably priced cover. 100.00 for less than a square foot of fiberglass/plastic is outrageous. oh what to do....
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Offline davidtime

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Re: side covers
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2013, 08:20:33 AM »
Sometimes you can score one cheap on ebay but you have to invest sometime to get them.
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Offline KRONUS0100

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Re: side covers
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2013, 08:29:26 AM »
Z1Enterprises did have them for  like 65 each
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Offline brooze72

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Re: side covers
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2013, 08:30:15 AM »
Try our member Frankenfrankenstuff, he makes repro covers.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74022.0
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Re: side covers
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2013, 09:01:48 AM »
thank you thank you thank you
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Offline flybox1

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Re: side covers
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2013, 09:04:08 AM »
Quote from: Brooze72 on June 06, 2013, 08:30:15 AM
Try our member Frankenfrankenstuff, he makes repro covers.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74022.0
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his covers are well made and worth it.
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Re: side covers
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2013, 09:12:16 AM »
FYI, I bought some covers from FrankenFrankenStuff and they are very good quality and the price was reasonable for the set (a little cheaper than the Z1Enterprises set). 
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Re: side covers
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2013, 09:25:46 AM »
FrankenFrankenStuff
For sure try him first. I was not aware of him when I bought mine a few years ago. Same bike and I got them from.

http://www.davidsilverspares.com/CB750K-FOUR-1978-USA/

They are good but if I got a do over I would try. FrankenFrankenStuff  Just to suport a member in good standings.
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Offline Schnell

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Re: side covers
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2013, 09:53:21 AM »
I'm a recent and very satisfied Frankenstuff customer.
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Offline Eydugstr

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Re: side covers
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2013, 05:58:46 PM »
Quote from: Brooze72 on June 06, 2013, 08:30:15 AM
Try our member Frankenfrankenstuff, he makes repro covers.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74022.0

+another.  The plastic is a lot more stout than the original, too.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: side covers
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2013, 06:23:46 PM »
Quote from: Eydugstr on June 06, 2013, 05:58:46 PM
Quote from: Brooze72 on June 06, 2013, 08:30:15 AM
Try our member Frankenfrankenstuff, he makes repro covers.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74022.0

+another.  The plastic is a lot more stout than the original, too.

+1.  I've bought four sets from him.  Great guy
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Offline chewbacca5000

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Re: side covers
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2013, 06:27:34 PM »
I have bought a few sets from fb and they are the best don't want to buy from anyone else.  Highest quality at a reasonable price.
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Offline BobbyR

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Re: side covers
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2013, 06:38:10 PM »
Bought a set from Frankenbike on his first run of 78K sidecovers. They are perfect fit and look with new tech materials.
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