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looking for blank engine covers

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by thorin, Sep 18, 2011.

  1. thorin

    thorin Member

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    hello,
    i'm looking for blank engine covers to work with (no yamaha logos/scripts etc). is there such a part (aftermarket or yamaha) to fit my 82 750?
    thanks.
     
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    may be possible to take a stocker, fill it in with metal filler, then sand and paint.
     
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    good idea, if no blanks are available, i'm fine with that route, thanks!
     
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    From a non yics 650, not sure which model got some for mine from us ebay. There are still little variations in plain covers tho.
     
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    hi, i f i have ,i will help you .
    you can go to maintain shops and ask if there is such a blank covers.
    it is possible to find one .
    good luck .
     
    jimhandsome1870, Sep 22, 2011
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    thanks for the replies. i can dig around my local salvage yard for options....
     
    thorin, Sep 22, 2011
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    I do think that the non YICS covers are plain. You should be able to find some at the bone yard.

    MN
     
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    Yep. At least on the 650 Seca and earlier Maxims they are.
     
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    80-81 650 NON-YICS covers.
    4H7-15416-00-00 Yamaha COVER, OIL PUMP

    as well as

    84-85 FJ600L/LC/N/NC
    4K0-15416-00-00 Yamaha COVER, OIL PUMP

    Are a direct replacement for the 82-83 550/650/750 YICS covers.
    Yamaha COVER, OIL PUMP (4U8-15410-00)

    Ghost
     
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