Homemade sidecovers..

So I'm lookin at makin my own sidecovers. Can I drill holes thru my frame?

Thanx
KAOS

 

I would not do that, it would just allow moisture into the frame which could end up rusting from the inside out.

 

your best bet is to weld on tabs and drill holes through those

 

In which case the existing mount tabs might be a good starting point.

 

I drilled holes in mine to to put snaps on for my leather side covers. As for rusting out from the inside when I was drilling the holes near the swing arm bearing water just pored out I was like OH NO i hit the oil tank since the water was black and with the adrnalin rush not thinking that the oil pan is no where near there. Just make sure if you drill holes into the frame make sure that no water is getting in there. Your best bet is to weld tabs on as stated earlier.

 

self adhesive velcro can be a good option.

 

You could always use zip ties to fasten the covers to the frame,but you'll have to replace them each time you remove the covers. No worries,they're cheap enough that you can afford to buy a large bag of them ( unless you're me ).

 

ducktape

 

I was actually thinking of this method.. I might go with with this 1. Since I dont have a welder.. N I have like 10,000 zip ties.. So I'm all set there..

 

10,000 zip ties ? That's just wrong . There are people in third world countries that don't have ANY zip ties. You're a horder,that's what you are, Mister !

 

LOL!

I'm sure those 3rd world countries aren't missing my "HORDE" of zip ties.. What they need is "Food, Medical help, N Protection from there OWN people.." :x


KAOS

 

And zip ties.

 

redneck chrome?

 

lol yep and i am proud to say i am one and have been one all my life

 

If sooo... r u sure ur from Cali n not from Maine!?! LOL

 

I made my side covers out of an old aluminum sign. I polished the edges nice and smooth and painted them. It's easy to cut and shape an old sign blank. I am using sheet metal screws to hold them to the frame.

 

On a previous bike I stuck some nuts behind the present mounting tabs with JB Weld then drilled holes in the right place to put a bolt through to mate up with the nuts. Depending on the size of the nots you use you may need to stick on some washers first.

The idea of industrial Velcro is also a good one as wizard mentioned. I have a nickname of Velco Dan because I use velco for everything. That's how I stick everything to my bike; cellphone, XM radio, GPS. Easy on, easy off. Just remember not to put on too much. I've learned by my mistakes. The industrial is available in the 15 foot package at Wal-Mart for I think about 12 bucks. Really sticks well.

The Buff

 

I'm going the welded tabs, press clips from a nissan and some really shotty custom fiberglass side covers. Seeing how I have a 100lb roll of the stuff and have no major use for it anymore.