i have recently bought a KLE 500 and had a slight mishap with the right side panel which i failed to lock and which fell off and was run over by an obliging car driver.
Enquiries about a new one led to a quote of £160 from kawasaki dealers and a 6 to 8 week delivery time(from japan).
seems amazing that such an easily broken and removable part is so hard to get and so expensive. have tried breakers and spares sites without luck. has anyone any suggestions? 9apart from being more careful!)