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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by so165
any one ever drilled into the inner fairing? if so is there any thing i need to look out for?
Are you kidding? I about passed out watching the service tech drill holes in my new tour pack for the luggage rack. Just kidding but I was nervous. Take the advice above and remove it first, put tape over the area and use a pilot drill or two depending on your hole size. There's no second chances on this stuff.

BTW, I would have installed the rack myself but I was on the road at the time. Wife + shoes = need more space.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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After you drill through your wiring harness, Put on some wet socks and shoes and take a screwdriver and stick it in a wall socket. Report back on your findings.

 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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keep the fire extinguisher nearby. nah, really take these guys experience, and remove your outer fairing first to assure that you're not going to damage anything.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Haven't done it to mie yet, but I plan to do so. I wouldn't recommend drilling without removing the fairing first.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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I would be berry berry careful.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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It's no big deal if you do it right -- remove the outer fairing, find the place you want your hole, put tape on the outside of the inner fairing and drill from the inside going out. If you're drilling a big hole, use a pilot drill and work your way up. I put a hole in my inner fairing for the supply valve of my onboard air compressor...

 
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