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OfficerImpersonator
10-09-2007, 12:16 PM
I'm contemplating performing a cannisterectomy on my RT. Does anyone know of a good set of instructions for removing my RT-P's fairing? I think the crash bars need to come off, in addition to all the plastic.

I vaguely recall seeing a link to instructions on removing the fairing, but I can't recall where. The Clymer's manual is useless as it's not specific to the RT and thus doesn't address the procedures for removing and reinstalling the plastic.
r11rs94
10-09-2007, 12:54 PM
I'm contemplating performing a cannisterectomy on my RT. Does anyone know of a good set of instructions for removing my RT-P's fairing? I think the crash bars need to come off, in addition to all the plastic.

I vaguely recall seeing a link to instructions on removing the fairing, but I can't recall where. The Clymer's manual is useless as it's not specific to the RT and thus doesn't address the procedures for removing and reinstalling the plastic.

I've taken mine off several times. The first time or two can be challenging, but now its a breeze both off and back on. I used the instructions in the owners manuel the first two times. I don.t remember how long the first time it took, but only a couple of minutes now. As for the crash bars, I'm not sure on the RT-P but form the pictures I've seen of the bike you will proberly have to remove them. Good luck :thumb
JAYMPIERCE
10-10-2007, 11:56 AM
The only trick to removing the plastic is getting all the screws back in the right place as they are different lengths. My dealer suggested a couple years ago to get a piece of cardboard and stick them in it as you remove them, making an outline of the panel as you go. This makes putting them back in the correct spot a breeze.
bikerfish1100
10-10-2007, 01:35 PM
The only trick to removing the plastic is getting all the screws back in the right place as they are different lengths. My dealer suggested a couple years ago to get a piece of cardboard and stick them in it as you remove them, making an outline of the panel as you go. This makes putting them back in the correct spot a breeze.

+1. Also makes for a easy way to repaint them after they get scratched.