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TPGause
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« on: September 18, 2019, 04:41:52 PM »
I have made and installed a replacement side cover for my Valkyrie IS. It's made from a small sheet of aluminum, bent to fit at the correct angle, Painted gloss black and trimmed with black automobile door edging all around. I do not understand how to attach a photo of the finished cover on this website. However, if anyone is interested, I can send photos, the pattern for cutting the metal and various tips for mounting using M6 alltread rod. It actually is very solidly mounted and looks pretty good. I invested about $10 in the project compared to $238 for a new cover.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2019, 05:37:08 AM »
Might be a cool way to go for someone doing a bobber or other custom.

Corbin offered a set of aftermarket side covers for our bikes once upon a time, though they were a little larger than the stockers.

As far as images: Put 'em up on Imgur, copy the links then use the IMG metatags to reference their locations.
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2019, 06:13:37 AM »
Quote from: TPGause on September 18, 2019, 04:41:52 PM
I have made and installed a replacement side cover for my Valkyrie IS. It's made from a small sheet of aluminum, bent to fit at the correct angle, Painted gloss black and trimmed with black automobile door edging all around. I do not understand how to attach a photo of the finished cover on this website. However, if anyone is interested, I can send photos, the pattern for cutting the metal and various tips for mounting using M6 alltread rod. It actually is very solidly mounted and looks pretty good. I invested about $10 in the project compared to $238 for a new cover.

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TPGause
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2019, 09:50:26 AM »


Here is the Left side cover built to fit 1999 Valkyrie IS. More details on previous post.
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Wayn-O
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2019, 02:25:32 PM »
That's a very clever fix for a big problem: extremely expensive replacement side covers.  Looks good.  cooldude
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2019, 03:08:28 PM »

I like it too...

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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2019, 07:15:52 PM »
I also like that. I think it would look really sweet with a holster mounted on it and a sexy, shiny, sixgun in it!
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2019, 02:49:47 AM »
Will it stop water getting in at the front?
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« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2019, 04:15:36 AM »
Quote from: TPGause on September 18, 2019, 04:41:52 PM
I have made and installed a replacement side cover for my Valkyrie IS. It's made from a small sheet of aluminum, bent to fit at the correct angle, Painted gloss black and trimmed with black automobile door edging all around. I do not understand how to attach a photo of the finished cover on this website. However, if anyone is interested, I can send photos, the pattern for cutting the metal and various tips for mounting using M6 alltread rod. It actually is very solidly mounted and looks pretty good. I invested about $10 in the project compared to $238 for a new cover.

Chrisj357@cox.net

Email the photo and I will post it for you
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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2019, 04:33:59 AM »
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on September 21, 2019, 04:15:36 AM
Quote from: TPGause on September 18, 2019, 04:41:52 PM
I have made and installed a replacement side cover for my Valkyrie IS. It's made from a small sheet of aluminum, bent to fit at the correct angle, Painted gloss black and trimmed with black automobile door edging all around. I do not understand how to attach a photo of the finished cover on this website. However, if anyone is interested, I can send photos, the pattern for cutting the metal and various tips for mounting using M6 alltread rod. It actually is very solidly mounted and looks pretty good. I invested about $10 in the project compared to $238 for a new cover.


Chrisj357@cox.net

Email the photo and I will post it for you
Jeff, he figured it out and posted it in a different thread.
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,108218.0.html
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