Side Fairing Removal

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Side Fairing Removal

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hi Folks, With reference to my attached photo, is it possible to remove just the fairing panel I have annotated in the yellow lines? Or do I have to remove other parts first, to access the screws before I can remove this piece?
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You have to remove the other parts first.
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Remove the top fairing first, 4 fasteners.
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I found a couple of very good youtube videos on this after a lot of searching.
First you have to remove (a) the seat, (b) the tank bag holder, & (c) the glove box lid.
Secondly you remove the panel I have outlined in red in my photo below.
Lastly you remove the panels outlined in my photo in green and yellow. The green and yellow panels are one single piece.
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When removing the screw located at the Glove Box note the different lengths.
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I got it down to 20 minutes to remove both sides. Once you know where the screws are it's a simple job
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Doctor T wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:16 pm I got it down to 20 minutes to remove both sides. Once you know where the screws are it's a simple job
What do you suggest is the best tool for this? I was thinking a screwdriver with magnetic tip, so I don't drop screws in awkward places.
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009jim wrote: Fri Apr 07, 2023 5:00 am What do you suggest is the best tool for this? I was thinking a screwdriver with magnetic tip, so I don't drop screws in awkward places.
magnetic tips don't always work on stainless steel screws'
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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Nothing seem to work well, but this helps out for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Prongs-Grabber-E ... HJ1ZQ&th=1
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I just use nornal torx sockets and torx bars. Magnetics will not work with stainless steel screws/bolts etc.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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