Damn tank cover

ReaperAZ · 07-19-2005, 9:35 AM

How in the heck do I get the tank cover off my 600RR? I've taken all the bolts(at least all that I can see)and the fugger won't come off. Now this afternoon I have to get my race plastics set up. Oh I'm not looking forward to this.

ND4SPD · 07-19-2005, 9:46 AM

There are 2 bolts in the front by the triple and 2 in the back under the seat. The rubber seal around the gas tank helps to keep it in place too so you kinda have to pull on it to get it off.

ConqSoft · 07-19-2005, 9:48 AM

There are also two bolts on each side, near the front. You'll see them once you remove the "ram air covers".

ND4SPD · 07-19-2005, 9:51 AM

I guess there are...been so long since I swapped mine out.

ConqSoft · 07-19-2005, 9:55 AM

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_04...50&parent=5240

Where #40 is.

ReaperAZ · 07-19-2005, 9:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ConqSoft

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_04...50&parent=5240

Where #40 is.

AH, that explains it. Thanks Conq.

ReaperAZ · 07-19-2005, 10:00 AM

Does the filler cap need to be removed?

ConqSoft · 07-19-2005, 10:00 AM

ConqSoft · 07-19-2005, 10:02 AM

If you're lifting the tank, there are two more large bolts on each side that secure it. Remove those and it pivots up. You can use a bungie to hold the tank up. I run it from one of the holes at the front of the tank, to one of the hooks that the rear seat locks into:

First pic here: Hmm....

Make sure you pull the hoses out of the "clip" down by the kickstand before raising the tank, so they can move up freely with it.

ReaperAZ · 07-19-2005, 10:08 AM

No lifting the tank, I'm just getting ready to mount my track plastics for my upcoming trackday.

RRWANTR · 07-19-2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ReaperAZ

No lifting the tank, I'm just getting ready to mount my track plastics for my upcoming trackday.

What brand glass? Have fun with the tail....the stock tail is tight getting off....getting the race tail on....near impossible (if not) without taking the stock undertail off.

mr_rua · 07-19-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

What brand glass? Have fun with the tail....the stock tail is tight getting off....getting the race tail on....near impossible (if not) without taking the stock undertail off.

C'mon, it's not that bad taking the stock tail off. It's a little tight, but quite "do-able". When I had my 600RR, I took it off to take out the rear tail light multiple times. As far as mounting a race tail and taking off the undertail, I got no idea.

ReaperAZ · 07-19-2005, 11:07 AM

It's a company called E-Fairings or something like that. I guess they use Sharkskinz molds for them. The stocker came off no problem, I did that like 8 times on my first RR and I remember how much it sucks.

LtcOliverNorth · 07-19-2005, 9:52 PM

E-Racing Fairings there Dano. Best of luck tonight.

ReaperAZ · 07-20-2005, 9:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_rua

C'mon, it's not that bad taking the stock tail off. It's a little tight, but quite "do-able". When I had my 600RR, I took it off to take out the rear tail light multiple times. As far as mounting a race tail and taking off the undertail, I got no idea.

Damn race glass! This stuff is thick and doesn't flex too much, so I can't get the damn tailsection on. I tried removing the undertray/undertail, but that fugger won't budge.

ND4SPD · 07-20-2005, 9:46 AM

Put some muscle into it ya wuss

ReaperAZ · 07-20-2005, 10:14 AM

From one Noodle Arms to another...

RRWANTR · 07-20-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ReaperAZ

Damn race glass! This stuff is thick and doesn't flex too much, so I can't get the damn tailsection on. I tried removing the undertray/undertail, but that fugger won't budge.

Told ya..

I've heard the e-race stuff is pretty cheap and inflexible. It was tough enough with my Catalyst racing glass.

Are you saying you got the undertray off and still can't get it on? If so...apply some muscle..

When you hear it cracking...apply more.

ReaperAZ · 07-20-2005, 10:39 AM

For some reason the undertray won't come off. I removed all the bolts and screws and took the trunk release cable out, which I'm sure is gonna be fun snaking back through thathole. The thing just won't come off.

LtcOliverNorth · 07-22-2005, 2:10 PM

tick tock tick tock dano. Arroyo is tomorrow!

RRWANTR · 07-22-2005, 2:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_rua

C'mon, it's not that bad taking the stock tail off. It's a little tight, but quite "do-able". When I had my 600RR, I took it off to take out the rear tail light multiple times. As far as mounting a race tail and taking off the undertail, I got no idea.

I was talking about the race tail being very hard to get on/off without taking the undertray off.