Single female need help with bike mtx

GrownAWoman

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Hi,
I'm a new rider....wine taste on a beer budget (lol!)....anyway, left my key on an ran down the battery...just figured out how to charge the battery, very cumbersome under the tank....
I've ordered and received new lower fairings and a few pieces of hardware....the box was crushed by shipper (Purolator, and or UPS) dont know if I have all the hardware and how to install....please help me with this, there were no instructions and the vendor said the instructions he has are in French....I am good at following directions and pictures are very helpful....
Thank You, see my album to see what I have
GAW
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have you checked the manufacturer website. lots of companies will provide them in electronic form on their sites.

Other companies don't provide instructions because they push "professional installation"
 

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Raid has mounted a TCP lower fairing kit. I'm assuming you have the same one? You said NEW LOWER FAIRINGS...based on the picture I saw, you have an FZ6 S. You said the instructions were in French? That means you TOTALLY have a LOWER FAIRING TCP set.

Some of the mounting points are REALLY TIGHT. You might want to consider getting a competent individual to work the wrenches for you. Here are some brief instructions for mounting a lower-cowling. Here's goes:

Here's some terminology:

M6 : A screw, with a socket head, where the socket has 6 sides to make a hexagon.

M6x23 : A screw, with a socket head, where the socket has 6 sides to make a hexagon. The screw is 23 mm long.

M6x23 SEPERATOR : A screw, with a LONG socket head, where the socket has 6 sides to make a hexagon. The screw is 23 mm long.

WASHER : A metal or plastic ring that a screw runs through. "A lifesaver for a screw."

SUPPORT : A triangular black plate with a pole. These are used to support screws from different angles.

M10x25 : A large BOLT that's 25 mm long.

NUT : A hexagonal ring that winds on the threads of a BOLT.

YOU WILL NEED AN "ALLEN" KEY-TOOL TO INSTALL THESE SCREWS. SOME OF THEM WILL NEED A RATCHET AND LONG ARM. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THESE TOOLS, STEAL THEM OFF SOMEBODY. PAY AN ELF TO DO THE JOB FOR YOU. OR A DWARF. READ EACH STEP VERY SLOWLY. THE DESCRIPTIONS ARE SPECIFIC.

1) RIGHT side of FZ6; radiator panel, lowest screw ---REMOVE

2) Mount M6x23 SEPERATOR in that place with a washer.

3) Repeat steps 1-2 on the LEFT side of FZ6.

4) RIGHT side of FZ6; radiator pipe-clamp, REMOVE original Mx10 screw. Add the BLACK SUPPORT with a M10x25 hexagonal BOLT.

5) LEFT side of FZ6; open hole near large round case (yes...there is an open hole, which is a mounting point for fairings), add the 2nd BLACK SUPPORT with a M10x30 hexagonal BOLT, 2 WASHERS and a NUT.

6) RIGHT side of FZ6; center stand bolt (rightmost one), REMOVE original M10 BOLT. Add a SMALL SUPPORT with the original M10 BOLT. (This bolt may be VERY HARD to remove).

7) LEFT side of FZ6; kickstand switch, REMOVE original screws and apply SMALL SUPPORT with two M5x25 screws and NUTS. Use the original NUTS if your kit didn't come with them.

8) The rest is easy. Since you have all the MOUNTING POINTS ready, you can simply apply the LOWER COWLINGS. You may need to adjust previous SUPPORTS to align the screws properly. Do not overtighten anything until you are absolutely sure each screw is in the right place.
 
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wrightme43

The photos in profile are of a FZ6 and the TCP side panels.

Dont really understand what she is asking for?
Battery charger?
Side panels Elm has covered kangaroo style. LOL (thats her avatar if you didnt know)
 

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:confused::confused:Hello everyone, thanks for viewing my request. I am new to this forum and haven't really figured out how it works yet. That's why I posted the question on 2 threads? I uploaded my pictures last night. I don't know why you can't see them. I guess I need to figure out how to use this forum. I am not a spammer, I design software for a living so that's not something I'd ever do. This message box will not allow me to copy and paste my pics. :confused::confused:
 

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Thanks for your detailed response and your help on this....I want my bike to look nice and a little frustrated that I don't know how to put the fairings on.
 
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Your doing fine. The pics are uploaded into your profile gallery.

To upload pics go to GO ADVANCED after hitting QR in the post above you.
Select upload photo, and browse. Then let them load and they will attach in the thread.

Please excuse the spammers stuff. We get ALOT of crazy spammers. LOL The admins and mods are careful and just check stuff out. We have to or this will turn into the viagra, phone, bike, hooker board.

Just take your time and they will go on fine.
 
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Also if you post what city you can more than likely find someone to help you or show you how to do it.
 
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Your doing fine. The pics are uploaded into your profile gallery.

To upload pics go to GO ADVANCED after hitting QR in the post above you.
Select upload photo, and browse. Then let them load and they will attach in the thread.

Please excuse the spammers stuff. We get ALOT of crazy spammers. LOL The admins and mods are careful and just check stuff out. We have to or this will turn into the viagra, phone, bike, hooker board.

Just take your time and they will go on fine.

OR.....post reply and when you scroll down you will see "additional options", click on manage attachments. And then you can browse your computer and then click upload. Remember though......after you attach your pics, you must scroll down to the second "submit reply", otherwise it will not post your pic.



Rob.....I deleted it.
 

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As for the battery thing - It is a total PITA to have to lift the tank up to get to the battery. I got a "battery tender" wire with a previous bike that I'm using. It's a length of wire that attaches to the battery terminals, has an in-line fuse, and a connector on the end with a clip-on rubber cover. I run that wire from the battery up to my handlebars and leave it sitting there. If my battery dies, I can plug my charger into that without having to tilt the tank. If you are careful with polarity, you can also use that plug to attach accessories to the battery. Keep in mind that they will not be ignition switched, however.
 

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Also if you post what city you can more than likely find someone to help you or show you how to do it.

This is a good idea because attaching a battery tender is probably quicker to do than to explain over a PC.

I have not lifted the tank since I fitted mine

Steve
 

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:cheer::cheer::thumbup::thumbup: Thanks for your advice! A friend helped me get the right bolts from the hardware store to install the lower fairings....
see update pictures in my photo album.....I like them!! they make the bike look a little sportier!!
Thanks
GAW:Sport:
 

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Nelly

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:cheer::cheer::thumbup::thumbup: Thanks for your advice! A friend helped me get the right bolts from the hardware store to install the lower fairings....
see update pictures in my photo album.....I like them!! they make the bike look a little sportier!!
Thanks
GAW:Sport:
Good Job,

I really like them, its defo on my list of things to do.

Nelly
 
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