My Fender Eliminator How To

[phranK2k11]

First I'd like to say this "How To" is more of an exercise on my part on how to work and take pics that are usable with a "How To" thread. That being said I think these pics would help get the job done and I hope someone gets a lil use out of them.



First you'll need to remove your seat.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34984&stc=1&d=1302653927

Now remove the single allen bolt holding the left side (as seated) tail trim on.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34985&stc=1&d=1302653927

Remove the tail trim to access the turn signal and tail light wire connections.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34986&stc=1&d=1302653927

Unplug these connectors.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34987&stc=1&d=1302653927

Press to unlock the snaps on the wire cover and remove it.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34988&stc=1&d=1302653927

Remove these 2 allen bolts under the muffler
and 2 bolts (only 1 in pic) between muffler and turn signals.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34989&stc=1&d=1302654056

Looks like only 6pics allowed per post so there will be a part 2.....below

 

[phranK2k11]

Part 2


Your stock fender will now drop down carefully fish out the wires.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34990&stc=1&d=1302654901

This is what your pile of parts should look like at this point
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34991&stc=1&d=1302654901

Mounting the new fender is easier done before putting lights/plate back on.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34992&stc=1&d=1302654901

Separate turn signals, tag light, and plate from the stocker.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34993&stc=1&d=1302654901

When replacing the wiring be sure to zip-tie it safely away from the muffler.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34995&stc=1&d=1302655021

After reconnecting the light plugs,
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34994&stc=1&d=1302654901


Stay tuned for part 3

 

[phranK2k11]

Part 3

give the bolts a quick tightness check.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34996&stc=1&d=1302655377

http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34997&stc=1&d=1302655377

Replace the tail trim and seat, take some after pics.
http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34998&stc=1&d=1302655377

http://www.600riders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34999&stc=1&d=1302655377

 

[lomax]

Great mechanic you have there. :thumbup:

Marc

 

[phranK2k11]

Thanks lomax. she's my lil helper.

So what did i do wrong? Why are my pics showing up as links instead of just displaying under the caption?

 

[Kazza]

Very cute mechanic

Good write up.

 

[Erci]

Very well done! Looks great.

 

[dolau]

Silly question but does everybody get chain oil up over the exhaust and upper tail of the bike?

never had that with another bike- is it a poor design? I am sure I am putting no more chain oil on this bike than any others

 

[dstaffx]

Silly question but does everybody get chain oil up over the exhaust and upper tail of the bike?

never had that with another bike- is it a poor design? I am sure I am putting no more chain oil on this bike than any others

I get lumps of tar from the road and bits of oil. It's a killer to keep clean if you don't stay ontop of it. Which unfortunately I dont.

 

[sunanuus]

is it possible you can tell me how to put original stock signal to the fender whick kind mounting is easy to do some picture will be help full.i have ordered aftermarket signal but wants to keep stock.Thanks in advance

 

[DeepEmissions]

is it possible you can tell me how to put original stock signal to the fender whick kind mounting is easy to do some picture will be help full.i have ordered aftermarket signal but wants to keep stock.Thanks in advance

I am also having this issue, I cant tell by your pics how you mounted the stock signals

Edit: I see your FE kit is different than mine, it looks like you have the same mounting hole that is on the stock fender for the turn signals, mine is a 3/8" hole slotted about 1/2 an inch vertical... now I am really confused, I wonder how anyone would be able to mount a stock light with this type of mounting hole

LOL ummmmm in actuality... my FE kit is TOTALLY WRONG! will not even fit into mounting holes...

 

[phranK2k11]

My FE is probably different because i made it myself :BLAA:

find it here

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/37053-home-made-fe.html

you may have to separate the hard plastic part from the flexi bit with this bolt

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yes i did go out and take these pics just for you guys

hope it helps

 

[metallicat]

Did you have a pain in the @ss time removing the two bolts right/left of the stock fender (half way covered by exhaust)? I don't know if its a '09 thing or something slightly different perhaps the way the dealer put my bike together...

That took 50% of the time alone... could barely fit any wrench, key, tool in there...

I thought of having my 3 yr old sitting on the bike too for a final pic, but I didn't want the NY authorities knocking on my door the next day :Flash:.

 

[phranK2k11]

Yes they were a PITA i found if you loosen them then wiggle the fender while turning em with your fingers they come off pretty easy. I had to take em off and put em back a dozen times so i had to find a better way too. Hope you read this before its too little to late.