1976 Sport RH side panel

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norrie3765
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1976 Sport RH side panel

Post by norrie3765 »

Hi All,
I just enjoyed a 100 mile Sunday run on my 1976 3-1/2 sport and on pulling in to the garage i discovered that the Right hand side panel was no longer in my possession, gutted to say the least.
Does anyone out there have a spare for sale or know where i might be able to get a replacement.
Best regards
Bruce
3potjohn
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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That is a blow. I constantly check the knobs as I ride but they are never loose.
It would be riding back and checking the verges. I lost keys from a fob on a main road and two days later found two glinting in the sun.
John
norrie3765
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

Post by norrie3765 »

Thanks John, I'll maybe do that after my roast chicken !!!
3potjohn
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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Well today I lost a fairly heavy U lock I used to use when leaving my pushbike at work. It went between Devizes and near Warminster from it’s previously secure location under a tent. Hope it just fell harmlessly!
I do not intend to take my own advice and ride back up to search for it.
John
norrie3765
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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Hi John, that's unfortunate.
I did take your advise and found the panel at the furthest point from my house, it had been run over at least once and i have spent a bit of time this morning reshaping it so it at least fits to protect the electrics. the image is pre reshape.
Bruce
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Steve Brown
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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Ouch! At least the badge looks intact?
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RedVee
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

Post by RedVee »

'Furthest point from my house' Of course.
'Run over at least once' Of course.
Such is life.

I do have a spare side panel, unfortunately not the same style as yours.
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3potjohn
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That is a result! I am sure it will be possible to get it about right.
John
MickeyMoto
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Patina!
norrie3765
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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It has more patina now that I’ve beaten back into shape. At least it will be protection for the electrics until I get it finished or replaced.
MickeyMoto
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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If you ever travel on the A61 from Leeds to Harrogate you might find my missing left one from about 1994 hiding in a hedge.
Vitesse
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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I nearly suffered the same on the A5 a few qeeks back. Felt something on my leg and looked down to see a horizontal side panel. Fortunately caught it and had a cable tie to hand to secure it. Hence my recent post on sidepanel knobs!!
3potjohn
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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I do tend to reach down from time to time to check the knobs are tight. They have sink tap washers under them and so far so good.
norbert
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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I suggest to place a rubber washer under the knob. Doing so, I never lost a side panel :wink: Only kickstarter :roll:
MickeyMoto
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Re: 1976 Sport RH side panel

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Yes, my 500 kickstarter fell off on the M11. Unfortunately, it was a long trip to the next junction to return. It was undamaged on the hard shoulder.
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