MikeZ06Allen Posted February 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2011 I have seen a couple of VR that have snazzy chrome/steel/shiney block-off plates. Are these still available commercially or do I need to find someone to make these for me? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Butler Posted February 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 10, 2011 No Mike, They only offered these items on the 83 and 84 1200s, to block the heat coming out of the engine compartment. But when Yamaha added the adjustable vents in 86 (maybe 85) they weren't needed and were discontinued. So if you want a set, you will have to find someone to make them....probably out of polished stainless. Hope this helps, Rick I have seen a couple of VR that have snazzy chrome/steel/shiney block-off plates. Are these still available commercially or do I need to find someone to make these for me? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted February 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Hey Mike, I have seen a few different styles of block off plates used to get rid of the adjustable "Vents" on the MKII VR side panels. I have attached a few pics of what I did to get rid of the vents. Earl Edited February 10, 2011 by skydoc_17 Forgot Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted February 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 10, 2011 Are these what you are looking for? If they are, make me an outrageously high offer, and they can be yours. I still have the side covers and taking them off would leave the mount holes in the side covers, but I am not using them. Bike has been slightly modified in that area. Gary http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/PICT3981s.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted February 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 10, 2011 I got lucky and found a good set on eBay for about $25.00 a while back. Probably won't see another set for that price for a while. They are great in the summer to keep the heat off but I remove them in cold weather to feel some of that engine heat. There was someone here a while back that made a set using smoked plexiglass and heated it in the oven to shape it. Looked pretty good. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeZ06Allen Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted February 11, 2011 Are these what you are looking for? If they are, make me an outrageously high offer, and they can be yours. I still have the side covers and taking them off would leave the mount holes in the side covers, but I am not using them. Bike has been slightly modified in that area. Gary Gary, I could not possibly begin to derive a price commensurate with the sentimental value associated with said block-out plates. Besides I have a MK II so I am not sure these would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansedriver Posted February 12, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 12, 2011 Made mine from .020 stainless steel and internet purchased decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandcrotchety Posted February 12, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2011 If you want something that works good and costs almost nothing, you could do what I did. I took a vinyl floor tile and cut it just a hair larger than the opening using a pair if scissors, spray painted it gold, and then used RTV to stick to the inside of the side cover. I did this about 5 years ago and it is still solidly mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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