Help! trying to get off the panels

[ctfjr]

I am trying to remove the panels to get at the cigarette lighter socket leads. . . I have removed the fasteners from panels C & D (the ones that have the headlight adjusters in them) and have already removed the other two panels. I can't seem to get either C or D out.

I really don't want to strongarm them. Am I missing something here?

 

[DocDanDC]

Look in the owners manual for the order of removal. I usually have to remove the fairing fasteners also. I did have hard time with the center plastic fastener removal. I think that those type are not always easy to pop the center button and release. They fit tight, especially D. Try pulling the side of the fairing out a little to create more room for the D puzzel piece.

hope this helps.

Try looking at this also.

https://www.fjr1300.info/howto/dashpanels.html

 

[HartClimbs]

IIRC, there TWO fasteners on the inside of panel D. One toward the front and one aft. Had to shift the handlebars to get to both.

I remember taking one out and wondering "why can't I loosen the damn panel?" Good luck!

 

[HartClimbs]

Oops....reread your post. You already got D out.

The front panels take a little strong arming and I pulled them out from the bottom side first. Nevermind.....

 

[ctfjr]

Oops....reread your post. You already got D out.
The front panels take a little strong arming and I pulled them out from the bottom side first. Nevermind.....

Thanks everyone & Hart you are correct it just takes more pulling than I was initially ready to do. Got everything out & wired my gps & V1. Also changed the mirrors. Took almost 3 hours with breaks - its almost 90 already in the garage & about 100% humidity, I need a shower!