Side Cover

Tommy Boy

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Location
Yukon, OK
Ride
2015 R3T, 1997 Honda Valkyrie
Has anyone had a side cover come lose at speed? 100 mph+. It was still hanging on when I stopped for gas but it got messed up.

Before you ask, I did check it before I left for this ride. Wiped the whole bike down before I left.

Does anyone know a good paint shop that works with bikes in Oklahoma City?

Here are a couple of pics.View media item 10828View media item 10829View media item 10830
 
Any Auto paint n panel shop would be able to repair that..
 
Lost my RHS cover at 100kph (60MPH), never found it as it disappeared over the edge into the bush, but I got it and the rubber grommets replaced under warrantee.
 
I would try the dealership and have it replaced under warranty. Had a 2005 bonneville and the side cover flew off, The dealership replaced it and grommets. How about the earthquake last night?
 
I have to be right careful putting the covers on, to make sure they engage the grommets. If they don't grip properly they do come off easily! But Triumphs are not unique in this...my Suzuki Intruder covers go on the same way. And I have even put new grommets on it for the old ones were well past it.
 
Been discussed here before -- you could do a search -- helpful function.

@cr0ft showed us how to drill a hole in one of the posts, and double-wire-tie the cover to the frame. At least that way, you'll have some notice of the cover separating and not lose it.
 
Stopped by the dealer this afternoon. I gave him some pictures and he told me he would call Triumph.

Here is hoping for the best.
 
I would have made him call while I was present. Motorcycle dealerships are like used car lots, if they work there and their mouth is moving guess what their lying. Hope it works out for you.
 
I'm going to start out nice and see how far that gets me. Not holding my breath.
 
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