Side Covers

[shortlid]

I have never has teh correct side covers for my '80 GS850G so I zip tied a set of GT550 side covers to the bike. I went to Skycycle in Lunenburg, MA. to see if they had side covers for my bike the guy produced a black right side cover that had GS850G emblem on it, and another brown left side cover that had a GS1100G emblem on it. Both with the same mount patter so I bought them. Well my bike has a puch post at teh bottom and TWO SQUARE HOOKS AT THE TOP!! The ones I bought have push posts one on the bottom and two at the top!! Did the mount diff. from year to year!!!

[kalessin]

I haven't seen the square-hooks type yet. Lots of GS-series three-post style in different shapes, sure.

I'm not sure if the guys at Sky salvage will let you trade the sidecovers for other ones that have the correct mounting. If they don't, I'd say put the covers and emblems up on Fleabay, and continue your quest (bring your bike or photos of the frame mounts and some measurements, like on the side of the triangle that can be drawn from hook to hook to post)

I haven't been out to Sky in a while, but i'm planning on going sometime soon.

[KGB]

If you go back to Sky cycle, ask for Kevin.
'He's an ok guy and knows his stuff.
Should be able to trade/barter those covers for the correct ones.
If you can,bring the bike with you so you can actually see them fit.

[vincat]

850 Side Covers

GS850G and GS1100G side covers had three post starting with 1982 model. Hooks and one post before.

[shortlid]

Re: 850 Side Covers

GS850G and GS1100G side covers had three post starting with 1982 model. Hooks and one post before.

Thanks vincat!! I have the GT550 covers on there now they have the two top hooks and one BOLT pattern but hook loops are MUCH closer together than the correct '80 GS850G ones. I will call Kevin at Sky and see if he will barter for the correct ones. Any one out there have the Top Hook and post '79-'82 GS850 and GS1100G style EVEN cracked around!!

[arveejay]

I have a set that's from a 1980 I think because they are blue. No cracks or breaks and paint is pretty nice. 2 rectangular hooks on top and 1 post on bottom. I bought them for spares and never needed them. I paid $50.00 for them, pm me if your interested.