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L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« on: January 31, 2009, 01:29:08 AM »
 :) I know these have commented on before, but I felt I needed to throw 2 more cents in. I just got my side panels today and they are a much better product than stock in that they are very heavy duty plastic. They must weigh 2-3 times what the original ones did. I can't see these breaking like the brittle stock side panels that were on my bike. They also have marks for drilling to attach emblems. I also got them fast for being shipped from the UK to Tennessee. Shipped on 1/23 and received on 1/30. It took me longer than that to get a camera shipped from Amazon.com (thanks to USPS shipping at Amazon :-\). I would recommend anyone do business with them.
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2009, 01:54:45 AM »
Me too. Although it did not have to cross so much water, I live in the Netherlands just across the North Sea, they deliver fast. Side panel are of a very good quality.
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2009, 03:42:29 AM »
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And I might add good communication with Martyn at LPM.
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2009, 04:53:37 AM »
Must. Have. Link.

Are these the guys?

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/L-P-M-Plastic-Motorcycle-Parts

and some keywords for when I can't find my bookmark and have to search it up again  ;D

side panel
side cover
side-panel
side-cover

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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2009, 05:09:40 AM »
Quote from: Iggy on January 31, 2009, 04:53:37 AM
Must. Have. Link.

Are these the guys?

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/L-P-M-Plastic-Motorcycle-Parts

and some keywords for when I can't find my bookmark and have to search it up again  ;D

side panel
side cover
side-panel
side-cover



I prefere direct contact...
http://lpmreplicaparts.com/honda/CB750K7/sidep.html
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 05:17:51 AM »
They're pretty on par for price too. 28 pounds is about $40 right now? Can't hardly get a decent used one for that.

Thanks!
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2009, 05:53:05 AM »
+1

i've praised them numerous times. great stuff!
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2009, 06:22:03 AM »
Quote from: cb750k7 on January 31, 2009, 05:09:40 AM
I prefere direct contact...
http://lpmreplicaparts.com/honda/CB750K7/sidep.html

I have heard that the 750K7 side panels (like those in the link) will fit the '77-'78 550K as well.  Anyone know for sure?

EDIT:

Or maybe i was the 500F panel.  Hmmmmm

http://lpmreplicaparts.com/honda/CB500F/sidep.html
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2009, 07:06:41 AM »
when i got the left side cover for my k4 i paid 56 USD, exchage rate must be way better now.
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2009, 07:43:55 AM »
http://stores.ebay.com/L-P-M-Plastic-Motorcycle-Parts is the linky? Sorry, should have linked it at my initial post. $48.50 US shipped. I'm about to post some pics of my bike with them on :)
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2009, 07:48:50 AM »
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They're pretty on par for price too. 28 pounds is about $40 right now? Can't hardly get a decent used one for that.
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when i got the left side cover for my k4 i paid 56 USD, exchage rate must be way better now.

The rate today for the K1-K6 converts to $81 USD, very tempting.

Then there's the cost of emblems and new grommets...don't forget new grommets!
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2009, 08:32:09 AM »
When I placed my order last week, the the exchange rate from Pounds to Dollars was at the lowest it had been in two years.

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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2009, 09:37:35 AM »
Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on January 31, 2009, 06:22:03 AM

I have heard that the 750K7 side panels (like those in the link) will fit the '77-'78 550K as well.  Anyone know for sure?

EDIT:

Or maybe i was the 500F panel.  Hmmmmm

http://lpmreplicaparts.com/honda/CB500F/sidep.html

The "500F" is the UK 500F. These covers fit U.S. 500K and 550K thru '76 .

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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2009, 10:55:58 AM »
Quote from: mark on January 31, 2009, 09:37:35 AM
Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on January 31, 2009, 06:22:03 AM

I have heard that the 750K7 side panels (like those in the link) will fit the '77-'78 550K as well.  Anyone know for sure?

EDIT:

Or maybe i was the 500F panel.  Hmmmmm

http://lpmreplicaparts.com/honda/CB500F/sidep.html

The "500F" is the UK 500F. These covers fit U.S. 500K and 550K thru '76 .



Thanks Mark.  Damn, they look close tho!
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2009, 12:46:20 PM »
What is the skinny on painting this material?  Has anyone done this yet?  I heard of one "buyer" having problems that they thought were due to the material type.  I'm sure it's just a matter of using the right primers or whatever. 

This is done.  You guys have me all excited now.  I need grommets too.  Where's the good deal on new grommets? 
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2009, 02:19:04 PM »
In the US, www.servicehonda.com is about the cheapest OEM site i've found.  Their fiche is a bit hard to use so I look up part numbers here http://www.babbittsonline.com/ then paste them into the order form on Service Honda.
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2009, 07:13:31 PM »
Quote from: GammaFlat on January 31, 2009, 12:46:20 PM
What is the skinny on painting this material?  Has anyone done this yet?  I heard of one "buyer" having problems that they thought were due to the material type.  I'm sure it's just a matter of using the right primers or whatever. 

This is done.  You guys have me all excited now.  I need grommets too.  Where's the good deal on new grommets? 
What is the deal with painting???
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2009, 07:45:38 PM »
Here are a couple links to for grommets:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250363655767&viewitem=

Here's a site i found that lists A LOT of CB750 parts on Ebay for sale:

http://www.hondaperformancetuning.com/search.php?q=cb750
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2009, 08:22:03 PM »
I painted mine last week and it all went fine.

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« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2009, 08:28:02 PM »
i scuffed the cover with some 600 grit, primed it and painted. no problems at all. also you MUST wash them very thoroughly as theres mold release agent on it still, hot water and plenty of dawn dish liquid.
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« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2009, 07:31:41 AM »
Since these things are more flexible than the stock ones, perhaps one should use flexible bumper paints when painting them?  Anyone had any problems with cracking or separation due to flexing?

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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2009, 08:21:50 AM »
Where did you all get the paint? I know black is easy, but what about the other colors?
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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2009, 08:33:07 AM »
 I just spoke with an automotive finish salesperson that attends my church. Fuzzy has the right formula. This guy said to add vinegar to the wash solution. He also said either 600 or 800 paper to scuff it up (you don't want it to rough as it increases the surface area of the piece which gives the release agent more area to move into.). I was told you want to get your adhesion primer on ASAP as the release agent will make its way to the surface if let it sit around.
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Re: L P M Plastic Motorcycle Parts - Side Panels
« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2009, 09:56:23 AM »
Quote from: MRieck on February 01, 2009, 08:33:07 AM
I just spoke with an automotive finish salesperson that attends my church. Fuzzy has the right formula. This guy said to add vinegar to the wash solution. He also said either 600 or 800 paper to scuff it up (you don't want it to rough as it increases the surface area of the piece which gives the release agent more area to move into.). I was told you want to get your adhesion primer on ASAP as the release agent will make its way to the surface if let it sit around.
Now the real question is, where do we get the paint?   Mike, I will be in Somerville tonight and back to NY tomorrow afternoon, no chance for a quick hello this unexpected trip.
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