So after putting my bike back together, I THINK I forgot to tighten down the two screws that hold down the L shaped piece of metal that goes between the two side panels in the read...under the grab bar. If i remember correctly, I thought it kind of snapped into place even without screws so Im surprised if It did fall of riding. Also I cant find the screws anywhere which means the piece may be lying around somewhere, just cant find it. Anyhow its Part #10 on bike bandit under "frame cover" section.
So. If anyone has eliminated their side panels or has an extra one for whatever reason id like to buy it. a
I have had the same expierence ,there is one on sale on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/SUZUKI-GS500E-GS500-GS-500-E-REAR-TAIL-PIECE-SPLITTER_W0QQitemZ270520964905QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item3efc4e5729
Manoj
Thanks alot! Wow 24 bucks for a small bent piece of metal. Suzuki dealer wanted 40 something i think though...
I might just fab up a little bracket out of scrap alum. thatll fit that gap and deal without the whole part bending around the back. Just a small piece to hold the plastic together.
So, did you ride off without tightening? Or just misplace it?
To make it worse I believe that piece is made of plastic, not metal. I've been looking for a cheap one of those on here for a while. Most of the guys parting bikes out don't want to split up the center piece and the side fairings.
-Jessie
You could be right but im pretty sure its metal.
And yes i cant freaking find one!!