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The rear two bolts both have nuts on them. The nuts are located on the right side of the bike.
The rear two bolts both have nuts on them. The nuts are located on the right side of the bike.


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If the bolt is not tightening, you may need another socket to hold the other end which, conveniently enough, is on the left side.
If the bolt is not tightening, you may need another socket to hold the other end which, conveniently enough, is on the left side.


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Top bolt head is on left; bottom on right.  
Top bolt head is on left; bottom on right.  


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The front bolt does not have a nut; it screws directly into the front bracket. It is accessible from the left front side of the bike. You can fit a 14mm socket into the fairing vent, but you will need a ~6" extension to get a wrench on it.  
The front bolt does not have a nut; it screws directly into the front bracket. It is accessible from the left front side of the bike. You can fit a 14mm socket into the fairing vent, but you will need a ~6" extension to get a wrench on it.  


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