[89GL]

Looking for the right sidecover for an 89 GL Red if possible. Looked on ebay already and there's no way I'm paying that when they're new on cyclemax for $112 chrome or raw with grommets for the set. Any help will be appreciated TIA.

 

[trike lady]

Have you tried www.usedgoldwingparts.com

 

[89GL]

Thanks I sure did They have the same ones that cyclemax has but for around $50 or so more. They do have one color matched for me but I can get 2 new ones for $122 and paint them myself or go the chrome route and not worry about paint at all. I was just hoping someone had one laying around and needed to get rid of it lol......

 

[fossil92]

Well John if you want to part with some big bucks you can get the OEM's still it appears. Color matched. These people are great to deal with. I have purchased several items from them.

http://www.hdlparts.com/fiche_secti...ry=MOTORCYCLES&make=HONDA&year=1989&fveh=3453

 

[LarryinSeattle]

This is not an uncommon problem on the 1500's. Many get lost as one rides down the road.... the grommets need attention!

There is a guy from the other forum that makes a great tether kit that keeps those covers with the bike.

You can find out about them at:

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/forums/forum6/87202.html

 

[89GL]

No thanks fossil that's what they're asking on ebay too lol I'm still in sticker shock over it. I'll prolly get the ones from cyclemax hard to beat for the price. I saw those kits Larry I visited Rudys site alot and considered them. I still have my cover the top loop with the grommet is fractured and loose the pin below that broke off and there was one missing since I got the bike. I'm trying one last repair hopefully it will last long enough for the replacements to get here.

 

[89GL]

Looks like I won't need a new side cover just yet. Went to home depot and found a couple of different types of abs adhesive. Looking at my needed repairs I chose JB KwikPlastic. It a 2 part putty that you knead to mix. I rebuilt the upper loop where the grommet fits and the lower pin. This stuff is pretty strong. I misaligned the lower pin and had to cut it off with my dremel to reposition. I just took a short hop down the hiway and it seems to hold fine. I'll know more tomorrow after it cures more and I have an extended ride at hiway speed. Thanks for the help everyone.......