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s3d1t0r

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Impossible to find Side Covers
« on: September 17, 2007, 02:03:08 AM »
We all know it.  The after market plastic side covers are not easy to find, but when you do they are usually somewhat reasonably priced.  Vintage side covers are practically priceless artifacts and you freakin need Indiana Jones to get them for you from the clutches of the savages living deep in the jungle.

With that said, side covers (aftermarket, vintage, or otherwise) for my '78 CB750F SuperSport DO NOT EXIST! Anywhere.

Yet, this one website (www.cmsnl.com) which I finally found on the 8th or 9th page of the Gooooooooogle search page says they have 3 aftermarket ones.  They are $100+ each, but I found them without enlisting Indiana Jones' help.

Anyway, it's a cool site with Microfisch built right into the page and fairly natural navigation around their site, IMHO.  So if they have side covers for my bike, they might just have that impossible to find part for your vintage bike!  Give em' a try --> www.cmsnl.com

Offline toycollector10

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2007, 02:07:58 AM »
Wow, only $100+...that's awesome.......
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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2007, 05:48:00 PM »
Once again.... go to...www.davidsilverspares.co.uk
         
              click on...PATTERN PARTS

              click on...CB750F2 SOHC

              scroll down to side panels...............


    these have been around for years now, mine worked out fine, Terry lost one of his. haha

s3d1t0r

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2007, 01:29:10 AM »
Once again.... go to...www.davidsilverspares.co.uk
         
              click on...PATTERN PARTS

              click on...CB750F2 SOHC

              scroll down to side panels...............


    these have been around for years now, mine worked out fine, Terry lost one of his. haha

This man knows what he is talking about.  Any help in locating side covers is welcome indeed, my friend, welcome indeed.

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2007, 02:11:46 AM »
You could also try these guys, got my F1 side cover from them.

Cheers

Den

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2007, 07:32:08 AM »
Has anyone tried these people? http://lpmreplicaparts.com/index.html

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2007, 10:39:59 AM »
They are the same people that I bought from on eBay.

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s3d1t0r

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2007, 05:32:24 PM »
The links you guys have been posting are the best news I've had since I put the Dyna coils and ignition in my bike this past winter.

Since starting this thread, I've seen more side panels for my bike in the past 24 hours now than I have in the 2 1/2 years I've been searching since I bought it.

Thank you everyone for your help, I appreciate it tremendously!

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2007, 02:43:14 AM »
I've added a section in the FAQ for Repro Side Covers.

Hopefully, no one will have to search for so long in the future!
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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2007, 11:19:40 AM »
If anyone wants a 78 CB750K electrical side, side cover, I have one, its original, one slight crack which can be fixed, its maroon color with the original emblem. I'm going to post it on parts for sale for 55 bucks

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2007, 11:36:46 AM »
Look at the back. If the base plastic is white-ish, they are original. If black, repros.
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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2007, 04:32:23 AM »
i'VE GOT A NEAR MINT SET FOR A '77 f2, LOOK UNDER PARTS FOR SALE FORUM, TAKE CARE.

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Re: Impossible to find Side Covers
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2007, 07:58:34 PM »
LPM is good stuff.
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