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brand new side covers for 1100E

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So, I bit the bullet and bought side covers off of bike bandit. $90 each. Will have them today. What's the trick to keeping them from breaking?
 
New rubber grommets for one thing, to assure they are soft.
 
Slightly round the points on the mounting tabs with sandpaper. Just enough so that they are rounded, you don't want to remove their ability to hold on.
 
I reinforced the tabs on my 1100G with some JB Weld and fabric at the base so they would be less likely to get tired and break. Doesn't look real professional but it's hidden when the covers are on.
 
+1 on getting new rubber grommets. Once they get old and harder they are MUCH more prone to breaking off those mounting studs.
 
I bought all new grommets. Of course the mailman showed today when the wife was walking the dog. SMH. Find out tomorrow.
 
On some bikes the metal tabs which hold the grommets can get bent and misaligned.
 
Rubber grease to the grommets, new one obviously and you will be good to go.
 
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