Another Side Cover Question

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-20-2009, 12:42 AM

This kind of goes along with Utah's question about the bottom of the side cover being flat black. My question is why did they only put the Kawasaki logo on the right side panel. When I first noticed it on mine I thought they had made a mistake and left it off the left side panel. Didn't find out for sure until I was at a site and pulled up a parts list and it showed only one Kawasaki emblem for the right side.

VulcanE · 11-20-2009, 08:44 AM

Mine came with a Kawasaki emblem on each side cover. I think those emblems were harder to get of than the yellow saddlebage stickers were.

cactusjack · 11-20-2009, 10:23 AM

You have 3 options, Gene...

1. Take off the single Kawasaki badge. End result: both sides are the same.

2. Order another badge for $20 and mount it on the other side. End result: both sides are the same.

3. Do nothing. Life's too short to sweat the little stuff, and people can't see both sides at once, anyway. End result: more money and time to drink beer.

**Top Cat** · 11-20-2009, 12:33 PM

There is one more option.
I have the one I took off and he can have it if he wants it.

audiogooroo · 11-20-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

3. Do nothing. Life's too short to sweat the little stuff, and people can't see both sides at once, anyway. End result: more money and time to drink beer.

Ahhh, the wisdom of Cactus Jack. Gotta love it!

Todd · 11-20-2009, 03:21 PM

ANR....since I notice you ride the best and fastest color Nomad, (that would be BLACK for you non-believers) and I happen to have a black right and left side cover with "Kawasaki" emblems on them, and since I replaced them with chrome covers, I think I can help you out here.....you are welcome to the one or ones that I have for whatever it will cost to ship them from NC to Alafreekinbama :) :).

macmac · 11-20-2009, 06:32 PM

So Todd, how much did your 'black bike" slow down with chromed covers?

Todd · 11-20-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

So Todd, how much did your 'black bike" slow down with chromed covers?

None at all, chrome just compliments black

**glwilson** · 11-20-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

So Todd, how much did your 'black bike" slow down with chromed covers?

Sometimes you DO have to add chrome to the black bikes just to slow them down enough to handle. Otherwise they can be just too hot.

macmac · 11-20-2009, 07:15 PM

Uh, chrome don't gitcha' home....

You do know that isn't real chrome doncha'? not on plastic... There might be a copper layer inder the bright aluminum, which is what that bright stiff is on plastic, but it ain't real chrome at all...

That aluminum is sprayed and cured in a vac oven set up, and ends up a lot like chrome...

billz410 · 11-20-2009, 09:14 PM

You just gotta spoil the fun, don't ya, macmac?? lol

Todd · 11-20-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Uh, chrome don't gitcha' home....

You do know that isn't real chrome doncha'? not on plastic... There might be a copper layer inder the bright aluminum, which is what that bright stiff is on plastic, but it ain't real chrome at all...

That aluminum is sprayed and cured in a vac oven set up, and ends up a lot like chrome...

WORK WITH US HERE MAC!!! WORK WIH US YOUNG'UN ;) ;) ;) ;)

AlabamaNomadRider · 11-21-2009, 02:13 AM

I can always count on you clowns to make my day or night. Thanks for the replies.

macmac · 11-21-2009, 06:48 PM

Well, it just makes me ornery because I know green and silver is faster...

And that alloy looky like chrome weighs more than my Moose Sticker!

rewindgy · 11-23-2009, 09:52 AM

Chrome won't get you home - but it'll get you laid!

11-20-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Another Side Cover Question This kind of goes along with Utah's question about the bottom of the side cover being flat black. My question is why did they only put the Kawasaki logo on the right side panel. When I first noticed it on mine I thought they had made a mistake and left it off the left side panel. Didn't find out for sure until I was at a site and pulled up a parts list and it showed only one Kawasaki emblem for the right side. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-20-2009, 08:44 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Another Side Cover Question Mine came with a Kawasaki emblem on each side cover. I think those emblems were harder to get of than the yellow saddlebage stickers were. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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11-20-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Another Side Cover Question You have 3 options, Gene... 1. Take off the single Kawasaki badge. End result: both sides are the same. 2. Order another badge for $20 and mount it on the other side. End result: both sides are the same. 3. Do nothing. Life's too short to sweat the little stuff, and people can't see both sides at once, anyway. End result: more money and time to drink beer. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-20-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Another Side Cover Question There is one more option. I have the one I took off and he can have it if he wants it. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-20-2009, 03:21 PM	#6
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Another Side Cover Question ANR....since I notice you ride the best and fastest color Nomad, (that would be BLACK for you non-believers) and I happen to have a black right and left side cover with "Kawasaki" emblems on them, and since I replaced them with chrome covers, I think I can help you out here.....you are welcome to the one or ones that I have for whatever it will cost to ship them from NC to Alafreekinbama :) :). __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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11-20-2009, 06:32 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Side Cover Question So Todd, how much did your 'black bike" slow down with chromed covers? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Side Cover Question Uh, chrome don't gitcha' home.... You do know that isn't real chrome doncha'? not on plastic... There might be a copper layer inder the bright aluminum, which is what that bright stiff is on plastic, but it ain't real chrome at all... That aluminum is sprayed and cured in a vac oven set up, and ends up a lot like chrome... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-20-2009, 09:14 PM	#11
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Another Side Cover Question You just gotta spoil the fun, don't ya, macmac?? lol
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11-21-2009, 02:13 AM	#13
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Another Side Cover Question I can always count on you clowns to make my day or night. Thanks for the replies. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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11-21-2009, 06:48 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Another Side Cover Question Well, it just makes me ornery because I know green and silver is faster... And that alloy looky like chrome weighs more than my Moose Sticker! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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11-23-2009, 09:52 AM	#15
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Another Side Cover Question Chrome won't get you home - but it'll get you laid!
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