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IF13
September 12th, 2013, 08:43 AM
I think that's the part. It's the black plastic trim directly above the front wheel fairing.

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be using bolts or those rubber grommets. I had to take all the fairings off after a crash and now I'm reassembling the front. The side fairings are both off.

I'm now left with a bunch of those skinny bolts with plastic washers, several bigger bolts, and the bigger grommets that connects the side fairings underneath the bike.

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't there two sets of grommets, one large and one significantly smaller? So would those be the ones that connect the lower cowling to the upper front fairing?

NevadaWolf
September 12th, 2013, 09:06 AM
Ok, if I understand right you are talking about the radiator cowling (black piece that covers from under the headlight to the insides of the lower fairings, right?)
http://s.ecrater.com/stores/18680/4ca10213596bc_18680n.jpg

The 6 skinny plastic rivets are what go on the sides to connect the lower fairings and under the headlight.
http://www.asianconnection71.com/920390060RivetSSR.jpg

There are two larger bolts that connect the back of it to above the radiator.
http://www.full-throttle-projects.com/images/P1090667.JPG

Then there are two smaller bolts that connect the lower part to inside the lower fairings.
http://s.ecrater.com/stores/18680/4c76e0cfa495e_18680n.jpg

IF13
September 12th, 2013, 09:19 AM
Oh mah word....That post definitely helped me out. Thanks so much.

It made me realized I am indeed missing the grommets/ rivets.

Damn though, I don't know how I misplaced those.

NevadaWolf
September 12th, 2013, 09:27 AM
Ah ha, found that last picture. Grrr one would think companies would supply pics of the parts but NOOOOO :rollseyes:

There are so many little parts that when I remove anything, I either use little ziploc bags (if the whole bike is coming apart) or make sure I put the pieces into little piles next to the part I removed.

Trouble is I've done it so many times, I pretty much have those stupid things memorized. LOL

Alex
September 12th, 2013, 10:15 AM
Good info. :thumbup:

/moved to new-gen tech

PartsNinja
September 12th, 2013, 11:16 AM
Ive got a big bag of those plastic pop rivets. Could have thrown some in with that front fairing stay if I had known you needed em. Sorry

NevadaWolf
September 12th, 2013, 11:41 AM
Ive got a big bag of those plastic pop rivets. Could have thrown some in with that front fairing stay if I had known you needed em. Sorry

Off topic, kinda...

You wouldn't happen to have enough bolts/screws/rivets for a fairing kit now would ya? :eyebrows:

PartsNinja
September 12th, 2013, 11:42 AM
Yup I have a few full bolt kits right now they will be up in the next week or so.

NevadaWolf
September 12th, 2013, 11:47 AM
Yup I have a few full bolt kits right now they will be up in the next week or so.

:thumbup: Cool! I might be stalking your site to see what you've got since I'm getting tired of the generic Lowes/Ace/Home Depot bolt look I've got going at the moment. Want black bolts again!

//And now back to your regularly scheduled thread...

RedPepper64
September 12th, 2013, 12:00 PM
I've discovered using the child meal plates that have the divided spaces are the best for keeping track of my bike parts. They have the trays for $1 at Target and each tray has 4 pockets. Easy peasy to label them with masking tape and a permanent marker. Need to store it for a bit? Cover with plastic wrap and tape down. Works well for our garage with multiple bikes being worked on.

http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r793/redpepper64/20130912_115708_zpscca42024.jpg (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/redpepper64/media/20130912_115708_zpscca42024.jpg.html)