Removing 250J tank & bodywork: Difference between revisions

 
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[[Category: 2008 EX250J Info]]
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====Fairings====
====Fairings====


It takes only 20 minutes to pop off both side fairings. You simply need a 4mm and 5mm allen, a #2 phillips screwdriver, and a flat-bladed screwdriver.
It takes only 20 minutes to pop off both side fairings. You simply need a 4mm and 5mm allen, a #3 phillips screwdriver, and a flat-bladed screwdriver.


First, disconnect the turn signals at the connector.  
First, disconnect the turn signals at the connector.  
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For each side you need to remove the phillips screw on each of the side covers under the seat first and get that cover out of the way.
For each side you need to remove the phillips screw on each of the side covers under the seat first and get that cover out of the way. A #3 phillips is the correct tool for the job.


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Once that's done you just wiggle the fairings loose from the front cowl and set them aside in a nice safe place (not on the floor).
To remove the pull-out keepers, use a screwdriver to pry up the part outlined in white (see photo). Then the whole thing comes out.
 
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Once that's done, you just wiggle the fairings loose from the front cowl and set them aside in a nice safe place (not on the floor).


====Those rubber fairing thingies====
====Those rubber fairing thingies====