So the color matched inner fairing I ordered finally arrived and now comes the question of installation.

It seems like I saw another thread on here with a couple of good tips? (searched tonight and can't find the thread)

If I recall there was...

- Label all wiring
- Cover fender and tank to protect paint
- Have plenty of beer on hand

I know a lot of forum members have done this upgrade and I am looking for any additional suggestions that have proven helpful.

Also - how long should I allow for this? (I will have a pretty experienced helper giving me a hand)

I got a bit nervous when the first thing I came upon in the instruction packet was a template for drilling the holes for the mirrors I gotta admit.

Thanks

 

Take pictures of everything under the outer fairing before taking it apart. Take your time and plan on all day.

 

Did you go with vivid black? Black pearl?

 

Black Pearl...

 

good deal - I look forward to seeing it some time. I'm getting vivid black for mine. Stock inner had a defect so painted will be installed by dealer at MoCo's expense. I just have to pay $$ difference between stock and painted.

 

Numbered all connections & plugs,used camera in phone to help remember some of the routing,had manual close at hand, plan on 3 to 4 hrs of work at leisurly pace.

 

I did mine in just under 4 hours. Take your time. No better advice than take pictures and label everything even if you think you will remember.

 

This is definitely a project I'd like to do. I probably would skip the inner fairing mounted mirrors and pick out some real nice chrome ones that mount on the brake/clutch handles.

 

I just got my inner fairing delivered yesterday. Did a search on the subject and found a reply that said after install, the stock flat black mirrors looked "Bad". Do you plan on painting yours or leaving them stock? I hate having that much down time (sending mirrors out for paint), was hoping to tear apart and reinstall all in one day.

 

That is what I did. Also if you sell your old inner fairing, the pre-installed mirrors make it more attractive on Ebay.

Forgot...you will probably have 1, 2, 3 or 4 broken fairing mounts so I would get these replaced under warranty first....then change out your inner.