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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: birdyboyuk on 16 January 2017, 03:08:56 pm

Title: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: birdyboyuk on 16 January 2017, 03:08:56 pm
I need to get to the wiring at the rear of my bike, but my fat fingers and hands have only such a limit!

I noticed the top of the fairing, there is a kind of cut out that looks like it would slide out giving me more access, but buggered If I know how to remove it!?

Any ideas people?
I did unscrew two screws from underneath that were at an angle, but nothing...I don't want to risk snapping it or anything...

(http://i66.tinypic.com/5bcuwj.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/30ww65w.jpg)

Sorry for the big pictures!  :eek

Can anyone please help? :rolleyes

Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: gingernut on 16 January 2017, 04:09:50 pm
It looks like you have to take the rear side fairings off 4 screws / nuts , its very easy ......


 ta Ginger

 
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: birdyboyuk on 16 January 2017, 04:20:08 pm
It looks like you have to take the rear side fairings off 4 screws / nuts , its very easy ......


 ta Ginger

Ok, I'll give that a go...this is all new to me. My expertise is IT, not mechanical stuff!  :D
It just kinda looked that this part would slide out, but it doesn't budge...will let you know how it goes!
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: unfazed on 16 January 2017, 04:34:41 pm
Once all the screws/bolts are off you need to pull it apart slightly and back. There are 6 screws/bolts in total, front underneath ones are plastic.
Unscrew the plastic and lever out the plastic retainer
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 16 January 2017, 04:35:06 pm
If you are talking about the plastic section above the rear light, you take each of the rear side panels off and then it will come off. It does not slide out. IIRC, there are screws or clips holding it in which can only be accessed once the sides are off.

To get the sides off, you will need to remove the rack first.
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: tommyardin on 16 January 2017, 05:32:57 pm
No one mentioned the big hammer :eek
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: daviee on 16 January 2017, 06:34:49 pm
oh no you had to mention the big hammer  :eek :D
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: unfazed on 16 January 2017, 07:58:00 pm
Once all the screws/bolts are off you need to pull it apart slightly and back. There are 6 screws/bolts in total, front underneath ones are plastic.
Unscrew the plastic and lever out the plastic retainer
Posted it before I finished it  :rolleyes

As Brown1664 says

When the whole unit is out turn it over and undo the screws/clips to take it all apart.
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: mtread on 16 January 2017, 11:11:35 pm
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My expertise is IT, not mechanical stuff!


Have you tried switching it off, and switching it back on again ?  :D
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: celticdog on 16 January 2017, 11:54:39 pm
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My expertise is IT, not mechanical stuff!


Have you tried switching it off, and switching it back on again ?  :D


 :lol  you could also try F1 or ctrl + alt + Shift
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: Bretty on 16 January 2017, 11:58:17 pm
I struggle with mine when checking the wiring to the lights and indicator. I think I damaged mine in the end. Just go steady with it and don't be tempted to force it as the tabs and bits holding it together are pretty brittle.
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: Jamieg285 on 17 January 2017, 12:48:50 pm
Yes, the flap only comes out if you've got the whole assembly is out, which kind of defeats the object of removing it at that point.

I can't remember the exact details from when I took mine off, but there were four bolts that hold the grab rail on, then 2 or four more.  It was all pretty easy to work out.
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: birdyboyuk on 17 January 2017, 05:07:53 pm
Thanks all...will give it a go this weekend and let you all know how I get on!
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 05:58:10 pm
oh no you had to mention the big hammer  :eek :D


Sorry! me and my BIG mouth
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 06:00:42 pm
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My expertise is IT, not mechanical stuff!


Have you tried switching it off, and switching it back on again ?  :D


 :lol  you could also try F1 or ctrl + alt + Shift


F5 if he is using PowerPoint
Title: Re: How do I get this bit off!?
Post by: birdyboyuk on 22 January 2017, 04:38:38 pm
Got it all sorted! :)

A lot easier than first thought! The bit that appears to slide off is screwed in place, so if I was to leave them out, then it would do what I thought it would, however, no idea how secure that would be, so have left as is.

I don't know what I was worrying about!  :lol