Side panels how to reinstall by seat?

passive101 · July 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM

I'm trying to get the side panels reinstalled properly on my 2009. I can get the 3 plugs to line up, but it's not high enough to get the screw in properly at the bottom.

I see there is a notch of plastic on the top center the goes by the front seat. Do both sides of that go behind the black plastic part attached to the bike, or do they go around that or in front of it? I think I have mine on the outside of it, because I seem to have a really big gap? Is there a trick to installing these things? Or maybe it's normal and I just don't remember there being such a big gap, but there is a plastic cut out on the panels which I assume does go somewhere and do something.

ETA I handled them with a bit more force and got them to go around that black plastic rubber thing. They are now much more flush looking

Aggrotech · July 24th, 2013, 04:45 PM

thats normal. they wont be 100% completely flush with the tank.

NevadaWolf · July 24th, 2013, 09:24 PM

On mine, there's a metal tab coming off the tank with a rubber cover right near the top from edge of the seat. The catch part of the top of the side panel goes behind that (so the tab from the tank rests inside the catch on the panel.

I usually put that in first by slightly bowing the panel towards the tank, then push in the front plug, then the top back plug. The bottom back plug should just push in right after those two are in.

The screw hole is a bit up and to the left when I just leave it there, but the screw aligns everything and holds it in.

I can take pics if that might help?

Oops just saw your edit...

passive101 · July 24th, 2013, 10:03 PM

Thanks Teri. I never thought that taking those off would be such a pain to get back in correctly.

NevadaWolf · July 24th, 2013, 10:13 PM

It does get easier the more you do it.

If you haven't seen it yet, I would recommend this thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9933

Go through at least once and remove everything. See how they fit together, what bolt goes where, and really look. It'll save a lot of headache when you have to take the plastics off to tinker inside.

alex.s · July 25th, 2013, 09:38 AM

ducttape.

July 24th, 2013, 03:01 PM	#1
passive101 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Side panels how to reinstall by seat? I'm trying to get the side panels reinstalled properly on my 2009. I can get the 3 plugs to line up, but it's not high enough to get the screw in properly at the bottom. I see there is a notch of plastic on the top center the goes by the front seat. Do both sides of that go behind the black plastic part attached to the bike, or do they go around that or in front of it? I think I have mine on the outside of it, because I seem to have a really big gap? Is there a trick to installing these things? Or maybe it's normal and I just don't remember there being such a big gap, but there is a plastic cut out on the panels which I assume does go somewhere and do something. ETA I handled them with a bit more force and got them to go around that black plastic rubber thing. They are now much more flush looking

July 24th, 2013, 09:24 PM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	On mine, there's a metal tab coming off the tank with a rubber cover right near the top from edge of the seat. The catch part of the top of the side panel goes behind that (so the tab from the tank rests inside the catch on the panel. I usually put that in first by slightly bowing the panel towards the tank, then push in the front plug, then the top back plug. The bottom back plug should just push in right after those two are in. The screw hole is a bit up and to the left when I just leave it there, but the screw aligns everything and holds it in. I can take pics if that might help? Oops just saw your edit... __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 24th, 2013, 10:13 PM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	It does get easier the more you do it. If you haven't seen it yet, I would recommend this thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=9933 Go through at least once and remove everything. See how they fit together, what bolt goes where, and really look. It'll save a lot of headache when you have to take the plastics off to tinker inside. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

July 25th, 2013, 09:38 AM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	ducttape. __________________________________________________

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July 24th, 2013, 04:45 PM	#2
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	thats normal. they wont be 100% completely flush with the tank.

July 24th, 2013, 10:03 PM	#4
passive101 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Thanks Teri. I never thought that taking those off would be such a pain to get back in correctly.