RGS1000fairing removal

[Ringo]

Can anyone give a step by step procedure of how to remove the fairing please

 

[hooksey]

Remove the two screws on each side attached to tank.
One screw on each side holding inner fairing.
Remove mirrors.
Remove single m6 screw underneath headlight.
Disconnect indicator wiring.
Shazzam.........."jiggle it just a little bit" Roberts ya mothers brother.

 

[Ringo]

Many thanks sounds simple but we shall see

 

[kainsworth]

It really is that easy, only the painted part needs to come off, the fairing support frame, the black bits and the screen stay in place, so as mentioned above its not hard, when refitting take care over the mirror bolts and make sure they pass through the support frame holes etc, you will see once its apart. If you need to take the rest off, unlikely, it comes away in one piece, undo the bolts through the tank on each site and look where the fairing frame meets the headstock, around there is a pinch bolt (singular) undo it and it should slide off (obviously wires and hoses as well) honestly though, the frame and black bits are a pain and best left installed

 

[Jo]

Roberts ya mothers brother.

 

[Ringo]

It really is that easy, only the painted part needs to come off, the fairing support frame, the black bits and the screen stay in place, so as mentioned above its not hard, when refitting take care over the mirror bolts and make sure they pass through the support frame holes etc, you will see once its apart. If you need to take the rest off, unlikely, it comes away in one piece, undo the bolts through the tank on each site and look where the fairing frame meets the headstock, around there is a pinch bolt (singular) undo it and it should slide off (obviously wires and hoses as well) honestly though, the frame and black bits are a pain and best left installed

Many thanks

 

[chrisk]

Roberts ya mother’s brother.

I’m hoping Bob’s the rich uncle I never knew existed

 

[Andy J]

Might be easy to get it off, not always so easy to get it back on again!

 

[andre g]

Might be easy to get it off, not always so easy to get it back on again!

Fitting the fairing at the mirrows could be a bit difficult, screws should be chamferd

 

[IAG]

Might be easy to get it off, not always so easy to get it back on again!

He didn't ask how to install it-

 

[parrishsteve]

I noticed that refitting the fairing is a lot easier if you have someone else stand in front of the bike and hold the fairing in place while you wrestle with threading the mirror bolts. I've lost a lot time screwing with those mirrors when trying it alone.

 

[Alzero]

I never thought of just taking the outside off. I always took the whole damn assembly off.

 

[Ringo]

Interesting another question how do you get the battery out and any recomendations on replacement battery

 

[a14rgs]

Interesting another question how do you get the battery out and any recomendations on replacement battery

Depends on what battery is fitted now, but it usually comes out through the LH triangular gap between the frame tubes. You may need to temporarily remove the rear brake reservoir.
Odyssey PC680 is my recommendation - previous one lasted 12 years.

Alan

 

[hooksey]

Depends on what battery is fitted now, but it usually comes out through the LH triangular gap between the frame tubes. You may need to temporarily remove the rear brake reservoir.
Odyssey PC680 is my recommendation - previous one lasted 12 years.

Alan

12 yrs Al ……. Now that is value for money

 

[Silvaire]

I just installed a Motobatt MBTX20UHD in my SFC 1000, having been happy with the brand on multiple other bikes. It fits under the intake snorkel, is the right length for the battery box and works well with the OEM battery strap.

People seem to install physically oversized batteries in these bikes for no particular reason. That makes removal and reinstallation harder and adds a few pounds. Mine came to me with a gigantic battery suitable for an older Guzzi or BMW airhead, the intake snorkel was missing (I was able to source one) and it was slightly difficult to get out.

 

[3CBRG]

Starter motors love a good amp supply. Older ignition systems can underperform if the current is lacking. I jammed a 32 amp AGM in my 3C. Started first try after many months in hibernation. Old fuel. No problem. Disclosure: Ignitech installed.