2014 fairing removal

[art miller]

I want to remove the lower panel behind the front tire in order to put on clear plastic protection film. How do you remove the side fairings?

 

[Wlfman]

You do not have to remove the fairings.

Here's a How-To I did on getting the lower front panel off: Linky

 

[pcarnut]

No need to remove it. I used paper to cut to shape, then apply using 50/50 alcohol and water and a small rubber blade or microfiber cloth to push out any air bubbles.

 

[art miller]

Thanks guys for the info. I removed the panel today and it was a bitch removing the lower Phillips screw. My bike is a CA (California) series and the evap. canister had to be removed. I hope I can get all the screws back in without removing the right side faring.

 

[pcarnut]

Not to derail your original post but on my '07 the charcoal canister has long since been retired, have guys been taking them off the '14?

 

[art miller]

I'm not opposed to removing the canister but does leaving in on have any negative effect on the bike's performance?