i just really started liking the old things i am only 25 and i like having a older bike then me its awesome plus im just loving the sound and fill of it its riding at its best...the bike runs top notch i think i walk out to garage and it fires right up runs and sounds good no abnormal noises shifts good bike has new avon tires chain sprockets decent paint altho im not a fan of flames new seat and all the guy i got if from said the whole bikes has only 2500miles on it again im not for sure if hes telling the truth but everything looks nice and new so i can argue with the guy i got it from 1900 bucks is a steel around here they run about 2000 for one that dont run in my area.... only issues is missing oil/batt cover i need to wire up the oil light and nute. light wires are cut for some reason and break light is figured out now i will post pics of the bike to get some feed back on my deal and yes i herd alot of bad things about the bike and buddies are giving me **** bout it but i couldnt help it had to have it and if they were really a POS then Y are they shill scooting down the road today iv only got to put a few miles on the thing but loving it dont want any thing else plus i really wanna learn how to work these bikes over im getting bored during these cold months and just wanna get her ready for a good season of riding with no issues oh yeah how do i get pics on here lol also i was all over this form before i bought bike just to see what i was getting into

 

The battery cover is unique to 1980 and 1981, so they are hard to find. You could find a used or if you get lucky, an NOS part on eBay, but you will have to search often and be prepared to pay enough to outbid anyone else who wants it. The part numner is 66601-80. You may have to pay $100 or more.

To post pics here upload them to PhotoBucket, then Copy/Paste the IMG code from there to your message here. The IMG code will appear as the 4th item in a list under the pic when you simply pass the mouse pointer over it. Click the IMG code and it is automatically Copy'd.

The factory service manual 99484-85 and the factory parts catalog 99451-85A are your most important tools. Get these immediately! if you do not already have them. On eBay they are typically $25 on CD [may be illegal] or $50 for OEM paper still in shrink wrap.

The part numbers are important for searching eBay, on-line catalogs, Google, etc.

 

+1...I got some switches from J&P; to look like OEM three position light switches. Of the three I have none. They all failed right away, one didn't even work at all.
My HD has motomaster light switches form Canadian Tire. LOL.

 

Scott i got mine from ebay, brand was ACCEL and the rear was about 18.00, yhe front was 16.00.
Not cheap but they are working very well.

 

ACCEL parts are typically very good and have a warranty.