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Can it really be this easy

5K views 32 replies 24 participants last post by  Jeni123 
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#4 ·
Yes it really is that easy. Like I mentioned in other post there is no need to remove the headlight assembly.
 
#6 ·
That video makes it look easy enough for a chimp to do the job, which means I should almost be able to handle that.
 
#7 ·
Ive done it a dozen or so times. I have found that my new inner fairing is not quite as good of a fit, and so i have a little difficulty aligning the hole for the turn signals on one side, and same with getting the fins on the inside to overlap.
Other than that, it is really easy.
 
#8 ·
Looks so easy but still seems to be very intimidating. I guess it's like everything else on these bikes. Get informed and dive in.
 
#13 ·
it's a PITA, until you get the angles memorized.

I've done things like, put it on wrong and said, oh well (first few times)

walked away and had a few beverages, cursing the thing out.

for a beginner, or even me, remove the headlights, makes it WAY easier.

I use a 'CATS PAW' tool to leverage those top tabs, while laying the nose on a towel.
 
#14 ·
Mine was PITA-one headlight plug was extremely recalcitrant (thought I might break it before it came off)-leaving me wrestling the fairing with one hand and risking dings to paint job with every move. :mad: Good luck with the easy ones!
 
#17 ·
To be honest ... I've had my fairing off several times since picking up the bike in March and I've had no problems dropping it back on the hooks to re-install.
 
#18 · (Edited)
i really wonder how many times it took to hook the fairing to the fairing mounts. That's what takes the most time and effort and that is why allot of us remove the lights to make it easier. Why fumble around when you can make it easier on yourself.

To be fair I have gotten it back on twice without removing the headlights. Once in about 3 tries and the other time in about 25 tries.
 
#19 ·
i really wonder how many times it took to hook the fairing to the fairing mounts. That's what takes the most time and effort and that is why allot of us remove the lights to make it easier. Why fumble around when you can make it easier on yourself.
One shot for me. I've added a lot of crap, i.e. extra wiring, back there and once I got it all sorted out it's just one shot without even bothering with removing headlights. I hate popping the headlight trim off, I keep thinking it's going to crack the paint.
 
#20 ·
W O W!!!!! I've never attempted to remove it but that video makes it seem like a novice like myself could.

I have a set of NEW HID lights to put in and might go this route rather thanjust removing the headlight housing so that I can choose and carefully place where I put the ballasts.

I want to do the RS/ZX "six pack" Hawg Wired kit. That would include removal of the gas tank I believe to run the amp to the battery. Can anyone speak to the difficulty level of removing and reinstalling the gas tank? Can anyone who has personally installed this system gie any advice?
 
#22 ·
Removing the gas tank is a breeze. It can't be said enough though; get a service manual and a parts manual and all of this becomes a piece of cake!!!
 
#26 ·
easiest for me.......I position the fairing where it is close then kneal down and support the bottom of it with one hand with the other hand under the top lip of the headlight bezel. I push up and back on the fairing and can feel it engage the hooks. Once I "think" it is hooked i give it a little downward pressure to make sure.......yeah it pissed me off for about 2 hours the first time but now I can have the fairing off/on in 30 minutes or less :D
 
#29 ·
a. that post almost got me in trouble, worth it.

b. put my fairing on this morning, took all of 10 minutes, including seat

c. I think the biggest challenge is wire management

d. having someone install your stereo, not a huge deal, they will have all the
parts and have you down the road quicker. And know about issues, not
in the instructions. I'm going to be doing installs soon. Hawg wired will be my brand of choice, as it has the lowest failure rate. And sounds very clear.
( depending, where your at I may be able to do your system, PM me, I plan on riding around and goofing off a large part of the summer, and my schedule will be somewhat flexible )
 
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