Removing/installing Side Cowlings

[Constant Mesh]

Suggestion --

Before removing/installing the right & left side cowlings, stick a piece of masking tape on the upper body cowlings just below the three buttonhead cap screws which connect the side cowlings to the upper body cowlings. The three spring nuts on each side cowling can scratch the finish on the upper body cowlings when you're wrestling the side cowlings into position for installation or during removal. The masking tape will protect the finish from contact with the spring nuts. Once the side cowlings are in place you can easily remove the masking tape from the upper body cowlings.

When removing/installing the front wheel apply a strip of masking tape on the wheel rims next to the brake calipers. When you remove/install the calipers from the forks the masking tape will protect the wheel rims as you wrestle the calipers off the brake discs. The clearances are tight so it's easy to bump the rims with the calipers.

 

[escapefjrtist]

I can testify to the soft paint on the rims. Caliper clearance is tight for the first time ham fisted....Be careful with these.

--G

 

[Ramblin Man]

And watch out for loose rain suits. Loose fitting pants can flap back and forth at speed and eat right through the clear coat before you know its happened.

 

[yamahlr]

Don't try to use a Sawzall to get the fairing pieces off, very tough to get reinstalled-don't ask how I know.....

 

[Thug]

It's a shame the paint work is so soft....

 

[moby one]

masking tape will protect the finish from contact with the spring nuts.  Once the side cowlings are in place you can easily remove the masking tape from the upper body cowlings.

Awww Man, now you tell me. I now have a custom paint job on the front fairing complete with tiny scratches from the spring nuts. Sh!t. :angry:

Great suggestion, I will remember that tip next time, Thanks.

MO

 

[sparky3008]

masking tape will protect the finish from contact with the spring nuts.  Once the side cowlings are in place you can easily remove the masking tape from the upper body cowlings.

Awww Man, now you tell me. I now have a custom paint job on the front fairing complete with tiny scratches from the spring nuts. Sh!t. :angry:

Great suggestion, I will remember that tip next time, Thanks.

MO

It's still "custom" only different from the original "custom" design now it has scratches

 

[radman]

And watch out for seemingly amazing money gifts from Nigeria, and wimmins that smells funny.

 

[moby one]

And watch out for seemingly amazing money gifts from Nigeria, and wimmins that smells funny.

Wise ol' Radman, you know some of us cannot do anything or figure out anything on our own.:stupid:

damn stinkin' wimmin and still waiting for the nigerian cashiers check to clear.

you crack me up.