Silent
Who said FJR's don't do dirt?
There's not alot of info on removing the V46 lid to install a color matched lid, or to replace a damaged one. So I've decided to make a simple no frills writeup. Admins feel free to add to the FAQ.
First off, you're better off removing the bag from the bike, and working on a nice firm surface. That way when the parts fall, they don't have far to go, and nothing gets dammaged. Notice that I didn't take that advice :blink:
First step is to remove the 5 screws retaining the lid and reflector assemblies to the top of the box
Gently pry the outer edge of the reflector down to free it from the lower tangs, it will pop free.
Gently pry the center reflector loose from the lower tangs. Be sure to put a hand on the lid as it will slide off easy once the center reflector pops free
The pieces of the Givi label will fall out when the center reflector pops free. Nothing to worry about.
This leaves you with a naked box. Note the warning label Givi put under the lid
The rear center reflector is a 3 piece deal, it's not hard to assemble tho
Put your new lid on, there's 2 tabs in the back side that fit into slots, then the lid "snaps" over the center reflector
Now you can install the other 2 side reflectors.
Note the silver backing, make sure it's there.
Be sure the side reflectors engage the tabs under the lid
Almost done, looking good
Once everything is lined up again, install the 5 screws. The long ones go in the middle, and the shorter ones go on the outside edges. The tiny one goes dead center thru the center reflector. There's no need to over tighten the screws, since they are going into plastic, they are easy to strip, so use caution.
I hope that makes life easy for all you folks trying to replace your V46 lids B)
First off, you're better off removing the bag from the bike, and working on a nice firm surface. That way when the parts fall, they don't have far to go, and nothing gets dammaged. Notice that I didn't take that advice :blink:
First step is to remove the 5 screws retaining the lid and reflector assemblies to the top of the box
Gently pry the outer edge of the reflector down to free it from the lower tangs, it will pop free.
Gently pry the center reflector loose from the lower tangs. Be sure to put a hand on the lid as it will slide off easy once the center reflector pops free
The pieces of the Givi label will fall out when the center reflector pops free. Nothing to worry about.
This leaves you with a naked box. Note the warning label Givi put under the lid
The rear center reflector is a 3 piece deal, it's not hard to assemble tho
Put your new lid on, there's 2 tabs in the back side that fit into slots, then the lid "snaps" over the center reflector
Now you can install the other 2 side reflectors.
Note the silver backing, make sure it's there.
Be sure the side reflectors engage the tabs under the lid
Almost done, looking good
Once everything is lined up again, install the 5 screws. The long ones go in the middle, and the shorter ones go on the outside edges. The tiny one goes dead center thru the center reflector. There's no need to over tighten the screws, since they are going into plastic, they are easy to strip, so use caution.
I hope that makes life easy for all you folks trying to replace your V46 lids B)
