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1983 R65 Side Cover Repair
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:38 am
by Gary T
Looking for guidance on repairing battery/side covers with broken tabs. I would like to keep the original covers with decals intact. My initial thoughts were to use epoxy to fasten a spring clamp that would snap over the sub-frame or even a discreet thru-bolt to hold the spring clamp in position. I am sure I am not the only owner to experience failure of the original tab...interested how others have handled this and how successful the repairs were.
Re: 1983 R65 Side Cover Repair
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:06 am
by schrader7032
I read a repair by Matt Parkhouse. He glued a piece of plumbers tape to the inside of the cover and used that for attachment to the frame. Or take a suitable washer and bend it into a 90-degree shape...glue one side to the cover and use the hole for attaching to the frame.
Re: 1983 R65 Side Cover Repair
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:57 am
by Gary T
I was thinking something more along this line
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Re: 1983 R65 Side Cover Repair
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:15 pm
by schrader7032
If you can find a way to make it work, then it's a solution!