1700 left side engine cover

hlknvlcn60 · 04-28-2015, 11:50 PM

On the 1700's when we drop the stock air boxes off and go with an aftermarket unit like I did, it leaves the left side open. I would like to know if any member is aware of a chrome or black triangle-shaped piece that can bolt on the left side of the motor to dress it up. I searched all over the net and came up blank. Please help.

Peg · 04-29-2015, 01:11 AM

Search the archives... there's everything from a made-for-the-job Thunder Manufacturing part to all sorts of homemade alternatives. It's not a bad place to mount a chrome Stebel air horn, either.

On my bike, I put a Chuckster's BAK under the right side OEM cover, and kept the left side cover in place. It has an extensive tool kit, spare headlight bulb, roll of duct-tape (see sig), and a tire repair kit in there. I keep an allen key elsewhere, for access.

Gypsy Dragon · 04-29-2015, 09:59 AM

That's a really good idea!

hlknvlcn60 · 04-29-2015, 10:47 AM

Peg thanks for the link....I would have never thought to go to Thunder for that little side plate. A little spendy but a nice piece. I may get one before you can't find em anymore.

hlknvlcn60 · 04-29-2015, 11:09 AM

Got one on the way the side plate....Thunder also makes one that is black with a white skull and crossbones design engraved.

**jestephens** · 05-01-2015, 05:06 PM

Check chuckster's customs too. Joe Norris (chuckster) has some offerings on his website too. Chucksterscustoms.com

hlknvlcn60 · 05-04-2015, 11:35 PM

Jestephens thanks. I will take a look.

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04-29-2015, 01:11 AM	#2
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Search the archives... there's everything from a made-for-the-job Thunder Manufacturing part to all sorts of homemade alternatives. It's not a bad place to mount a chrome Stebel air horn, either. On my bike, I put a Chuckster's BAK under the right side OEM cover, and kept the left side cover in place. It has an extensive tool kit, spare headlight bulb, roll of duct-tape (see sig), and a tire repair kit in there. I keep an allen key elsewhere, for access. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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04-29-2015, 09:59 AM	#3
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	That's a really good idea! __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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04-29-2015, 11:09 AM	#5
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Got one on the way the side plate....Thunder also makes one that is black with a white skull and crossbones design engraved. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2015, 05:06 PM	#6
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Check chuckster's customs too. Joe Norris (chuckster) has some offerings on his website too. Chucksterscustoms.com __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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04-29-2015, 10:47 AM	#4
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Peg thanks for the link....I would have never thought to go to Thunder for that little side plate. A little spendy but a nice piece. I may get one before you can't find em anymore.
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05-04-2015, 11:35 PM	#7
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Jestephens thanks. I will take a look. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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