Replacement for cheap left side cover

[Mike M in ohio]

    I know this is not a very technical topic, but the 03 standard I just bought is gorgeous and quality in every way. Yet, down below the petcock towrd the bottom rear of the engine, is a square shaped silver cover that flexes and crinkles like its made of aluminum foil. What is this wrapper covering? (maybe a hearty candy bar for emergencies?) and is there a real chromed metal replacement. A brand, or site to buy would be most helpful. Thanks in advance for your advice.   Mike in NY

[hubcapsc]

You must be talking about the alternator cover. Nobody ever made a metal
one, that's it. They used to be $35, now they're mostly north of $200.

-Mike

[Gavin_Sons]

I have a brand new one in the box id sell for 175 

[gordonv]

If yours is that bad, then remove the chrome and finish the plastic underneath to what you want.

Spray chrome, paint, powder coating, etc.

[Momz]

You must be talking about the alternator cover. Nobody ever made a metal
one, that's it. They used to be $35, now they're mostly north of $200.

-Mike

One of our VRCC members (Gary Eckert) did make some metal alternator covers. However he died some time ago.

[Tundra]

Mike, It's called an alternator cover, buy it here...
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/hpart_21333MZ0A00/
Only $18 bucks plus shipping, be patient it's from the UK. OEM Factory part.
Part number: 21333-MZ0-A00
I think mine arrived in three weeks.

I got this information from another member, Xtracho. Many have purchased these from the UK.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Mike, It's called an alternator cover, buy it here...
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/parts/by-part-number/hpart_21333MZ0A00/
Only $18 bucks plus shipping, be patient it's from the UK. OEM Factory part.
Part number: 21333-MZ0-A00
I think mine arrived in three weeks.

I got this information from another member, Xtracho. Many have purchased these from the UK.

Check your link. They are $255 US now

[Tundra]

 Well, that's what I paid in 2014. I guess they caught on. It was good while it lasted.

[DK]

A while back, I came across the web page of a guy who is caroming plastic side covers.

He may be of help.

Mine is like yours & I'm going to check this out after InZane.

I'll post what I find.

Dan.

[Ramie]

These guys chrome plastic.
http://www.paulschrome.com/index.php/what-we-do/we-chrome-plastic