GEN3 battery access made easier !
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JamesW
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SkooterG
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Cool. Thanks for the photos.
MCRIDER007
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+1.....but after seeing the photos I'm glad I didn't buy the new part, modifying the old part was only a 15 minute job and most of that was figuring out what really needed to be removed on Tab A.
JamesW
JamesW
@rjen
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Any change you can hint on what modification on the old panel (s) is needed?
I have a '13 with the old setup. Checked with Yamaha and the new panel would cost me 117 euro
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AKjitsu
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At least Yamaha listens. What they've done is what I did to mine about ten months ago: Lop off that useless tab on the forward edge of the battery cover so that you don't have to pull the instrument panel to get to it.
MCRIDER007
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All three changes are on the front edge of the panel and involve removing plastic. You can see 2 of the changes on the above photo, the mounting screw on the right forward edge has been removed as well as the hole on the left forward edge (which used to interlock with the center panel). The third modification can't be seen in the photo but it involves removing the plastic above the forward hole (on the side of the panel) that is used to interlock with the center panel via a plastic rivet. The plastic that needs to be removed does not interlock with the center panel, it is just in the way and prevents installation. If you remove the first 2 pieces and try to install the panel you will see what needs to be removed.Any change you can hint on what modification on the old panel (s) is needed?
I have a '13 with the old setup. Checked with Yamaha and the new panel would cost me 117 euro
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Warpdrv
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Gen 1 for the win.... access to battery in 2 mins.....
Other electrical stuff, yeah not so much.... haha
Other electrical stuff, yeah not so much.... haha
@rjen
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Ok, is see the first two differences, should not be too hard to do manually, number three not so clear yet, but I am sure I can manage... thanks!
vabrzn
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MCRIDER007
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If you look at the photo of the new panel, there are holes for 2 metal screw/bolts on top and I suspect there are also holes for 2 plastic quick fasteners on the side. You will also have to unhook the plastic tabs on the right edge that connect the panel to the faring (this assumes you have the new part).
When you will manage manual mods (if you will) please post some pictures. By the way, good info here - I did not know about new part Nr's.
SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
Well, as much as I hate to admit it, I observed Her Majesty's loyal subject get to the battery in less than 5 minutes.
All I can add? His poor wife!
All I can add? His poor wife!
MCRIDER007
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Did he completely remove the center panel or just pull out the right side far enough to get access to the screw behind it........or was the screw behind the center panel already removed?
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Finally got around to taking the panels off today. Was afraid that I would break something trying to separate the panels.
Turns out I have the older style. I noticed that the screw behind the center panel was missing though.
And like a dummy, I lost one of the center panel screws - one fell down into the triple tree area. Looks like I'll need to do some fishing. I'm tempted to leave it but I don't know where it could have gone or what it's possibly sitting on.
Glad to finally get the battery tender pigtail connected and routed - it's not very long so I routed it to the right side cowling vent.
Turns out I have the older style. I noticed that the screw behind the center panel was missing though.
And like a dummy, I lost one of the center panel screws - one fell down into the triple tree area. Looks like I'll need to do some fishing. I'm tempted to leave it but I don't know where it could have gone or what it's possibly sitting on.
Glad to finally get the battery tender pigtail connected and routed - it's not very long so I routed it to the right side cowling vent.
JamesW
JamesW
Drat! Mine is 0484. Have a feeling I am SOL. Dealer has the bulletin, claims it only gives the new pn. and no info on modifying.
SkooterG
Purveyor of Crooked Facts
Completely removed the center panel. And the screw behind right side of center panel was still there. He's done it so many times he is good at it. We video'd the procedure. Perhaps the tosser will post it up.
