screen removal
 

hi all just bought a db screen for my 749 and have a couple of questions ref fitting.....where can i get allen key to take screen off as i want to try and get it all complete today so fleabay is out of question and is this all possible without taking the front fairing off???thanks

[Edited on 26-2-2006 by JAS749]

have a look in the tool kit

There should be the right tool in the bike tool kit, if not I think you need a T7 torx drive which you may be able to pick up from local car or tool shop. The bolts are only ally and using a normal allen key will F*** em up.


Best to do with top fairing off, but, you may be able to do it with the fairing on the bike if you non of the well nuts spin or drop out :(

it's a torx head, a T7 i think. I got mine as part of a set at halfords.
there was not one in my toolkit

[Edited on 19-2-2006 by electricsheep]

thanks you guys im wizzing my way down halfords now.let you all know how i get on:D

Yep Torx T7.
If its an '03/04 bike its easier to do the job by removing the fairing nose cone first.The two wellnuts either side of the clocks are a beeatch to reach.The bottom one can be accessed via the headlight hole.

Yep Torx T7.
If its an '03/04 bike its easier to do the job by removing the fairing nose cone first.The two wellnuts either side of the clocks are a beeatch to reach.The bottom one can be accessed via the headlight hole.............................................. .................................................. ......yeah just found that out tried every which way to get the last 2 in, no chance its looks like the front will have to come off.the most i've done tho since having the duke is to take side panels off.so taking the front off will be fun :(

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[Edited on 19-2-2006 by JAS749]

Getting it off is easy.
Its threading the indicator wires back through to the connectors that is tricky!

tell me if this sounds silly keefy but i was thinking of using poxy resin or something similar to hold them to nuts in place...saves taking the front off i guess???

Nooooooo!!!
Do it properly or not at all!

ok then hahaha...thats firmly out the window.ill get the manual out and have a look on taking it off.cheers keefy

Its a doddle mate.
Sides off first.
Two screws underneath.(4mm allen),...oh, one if its an early bike.
Four dzus fasteners (half turn) and one side is off.(can be tight on the peg near the headlight.'05 bikes have a threaded screw by the headlight,earlier bikes have the dzus.
Now remove the other side.
Now for the nose cone.Remove the rubber bungs in the fairing stays.Disconnect the wiring for the indics.
Remove the retaining screw for the mirrors.(3mm?)
Pull the mirrors away from the fairing and withdraw the wiring.
Two more bolts,(4mm) near the nose and its off.Just mind the running light wiring as you remove the nose.Should take about 5 mins.

also finished....

[Edited on 26-2-2006 by JAS749]

Ooooh thats nice!

Good job, JAS. Now, I assume that you are a member from the stickers on your screen - you just need to email the Webteam to get your club member roundel onto your profile and you're done!
:)