Hi folks!
I need help from an experienced CBX "bodywork" person. I replaced the tailpiece on my red 79 with a NOS unit. The part I got, however, was a 1980 version. I also got the correct chrome support rail and the tray. I was also able to secure brand new hardware for the door. But still, that :twisted: thing does not want to close right. It leaves a gap of about 1/4 inch on the rear corners. Anybody had similar experience and has a remedy?
ON my 80 X it depends on which seat I us as to how the tail piece door fits and closes. But I don't think I've ever had a 1/4 inch gap before. Sorry not much help. Ron#5602 :?:
I have the exact same ugly gaps on both of my 80's. The tail cowl doors fit like crap and my black bike has a crack between the lock and the back end of the door. I hate this 80 tail and have uttered many bad words over this design. My custom black 80 with the Big Bore motor will carry a 79 Z-type tail. I am going to use the fibre glass unit from the Aussie Club since it is way beefier than the Crack-O-Matic original. I might bore the tail for a chromed artificial lock piece that will keep the 80 look--maybe not!!!
My latest thought on fitting the doors might be a baseball bat :twisted: I may "glue" the door on my red bike and reinforce it with SS mesh from the underside--I do not care if these doors ever open.
Hint, if you have a 79 tail section thats not cracked and you want to keep it that way find the 80 replacement rail with the 2 rubber bumpers,this seems to spread the load on the tail better,also don't torque your seat down too tight.
Thanks guys! At least, it seems it is a general problem and I am not too stupid to make this thing fit. I just wonder whether it is a retrofit issue or whether stock units had similar problems from the factory.
Glueing the door down sounds like a great solution. There isn't much you can put itno that compartment anyway. :)
The part I got, however, was a 1980 version. I also got the correct chrome support rail and the tray. I was also able to secure brand new hardware for the door. But still, that :twisted: 
thing does not want to close right. It leaves a gap of about 1/4 inch on the rear corners. Anybody had similar experience and has a remedy?
