putting the black side fairings back on the rubber grommets

stryder · April 16th, 2010, 10:19 PM

you know the rubber things that the hold black side fairings....where they "snap" into when you take them off/on your bike?

on each side theres two in the front and one in the rear by the back end of the seat

im having trouble getting it to snap into that one...the rear one below the seat

theres no way you can reach around to the other side and line it up or push it through because the seat is right there, and you need to have the seat on before you put the fairing on

so basically all i can do is push the plastic fairing as hard as i can but i still dont think its in all the way, or in period...

the front two are plugged in fine and the screw is on just fine but that damn rear one just wont go in...i cant get it in...same problem on both sides

its not a big deal because its not like its going to fly off but it just bugs the hell out of me knowing that its loose instead of snapped in like it should be

anyone else have this problem putting the side fairings back on when installing their fender eliminator?

Betlog · April 16th, 2010, 11:08 PM

I just force it in. You sure it's not in at all? Can you use a flashlight to look? Good luck with it bro.

Ken08Ninja · April 17th, 2010, 02:31 AM

Try putting some silicone based lubricant on the rubber grommet . Do not use anything with a petroleum product in it – that is what will deteriorate rubber.

BlueRaven · April 17th, 2010, 06:25 PM

I always think its not in until i take it out again. I usually put that one in before i put in the screw and the others that way you can move the side fairing to feel that it popped in. I wouldn't worry about it if you can't get it in its held in there buy the screw so you won't loose it.

backinthesaddleagain · April 17th, 2010, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

I always think its not in until i take it out again. I usually put that one in before i put in the screw and the others that way you can move the side fairing to feel that it popped in. I wouldn't worry about it if you can't get it in its held in there buy the screw so you won't loose it.

+1

backinthesaddleagain · April 17th, 2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken08Ninja

Try putting some silicone based lubricant on the rubber grommet . Do not use anything with a petroleum product in it – that is what will deteriorate rubber.

Ken, I think I learned that in health class.

stryder · April 18th, 2010, 09:00 AM

thanks for the replies guys, advice well taken

April 16th, 2010, 10:19 PM	#1
stryder ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 19	putting the black side fairings back on the rubber grommets you know the rubber things that the hold black side fairings....where they "snap" into when you take them off/on your bike? on each side theres two in the front and one in the rear by the back end of the seat im having trouble getting it to snap into that one...the rear one below the seat theres no way you can reach around to the other side and line it up or push it through because the seat is right there, and you need to have the seat on before you put the fairing on so basically all i can do is push the plastic fairing as hard as i can but i still dont think its in all the way, or in period... the front two are plugged in fine and the screw is on just fine but that damn rear one just wont go in...i cant get it in...same problem on both sides its not a big deal because its not like its going to fly off but it just bugs the hell out of me knowing that its loose instead of snapped in like it should be anyone else have this problem putting the side fairings back on when installing their fender eliminator?

April 17th, 2010, 06:25 PM	#4
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I always think its not in until i take it out again. I usually put that one in before i put in the screw and the others that way you can move the side fairing to feel that it popped in. I wouldn't worry about it if you can't get it in its held in there buy the screw so you won't loose it. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

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April 16th, 2010, 11:08 PM	#2
Betlog ninjette.org guru Name: Dude!! Location: Southern California Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 443	I just force it in. You sure it's not in at all? Can you use a flashlight to look? Good luck with it bro.

April 17th, 2010, 02:31 AM	#3
Ken08Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: NY Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 129	Try putting some silicone based lubricant on the rubber grommet . Do not use anything with a petroleum product in it – that is what will deteriorate rubber.

April 18th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#7
stryder ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Special Edition Posts: 19	thanks for the replies guys, advice well taken