Wanted Right side panel (Battery Cover)

sidecovers off 1982 650 yamaha

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mpo/d/sidecovers-offyamaha/6300040856.html
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mpo/d/sidecovers-offyamaha/6300040856.html

 

So sorry, Seca all the way!

 

I noticed that ad. I've actually been on contact with him. I wasn't that sure he was trustworthy since he didn't want to put them up on eBay despite his " great rating". He wanted a post office check. I would have sent it if he had been willing to match his Craigslist contact with his eBay but he wasn't willing. His CL ad for these covers has been up for a few months now. At that price they should have been sold by now.

 

Hi guys,

First time poster; thank you for adding me to the group. I’ve spent the last 72 hours researching many things to death about my XJ650 Maxim I just picked up. Regarding the right panel that never seems to be listed for under $100, I may have found something new to some of you that may help you out. At least, I plan to try this route and I’ll post how it went. From what I can gather, the battery cover on the XJ700 from 1986 should fit, and the mounting points look the same. Cheers

 

Here’s a pic

 

Have you purchased one ? I have those same side covers and an XJ650 maxim frame I can confirm that before you spend the money.

 

I don't believe the 650 and the 700 panels are interchangeable

 

Definitely does not fit. Different size, different shape, different spread.

 

Thanks guys. No, I didn’t buy it yet as the shipping was going to be astronomical for just a piece of plastic. Looks like I was wrong. The tabs could probably be altered to make it fit though. Versus having a gaping hole.

 

You'd have to alter and relocate the tab as well as alter the shape