What else to do while front fairing is removed?
Road Master
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From: elkton, va
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
I replaced the yellow/amber bulbs in my gauges with blue ones. Actually, the ones in the gauges are clear with a yellow/amber colored condom over them. The blue ones aren't as bright; easier on my eyes and not as distracting at night. I can still see the gauges fine. Other options are green and red. I think green is supposed to be best for not screwing up your night vision. Red can be hypnotic. Can't change the backlighting in the Speedo and Tach though. Your stuck with them.
If you're ever going to replace the headlight bulb with something like a PIAA bulb, this is a good time.
You could also replace the brass inserts for the windshield screws. I think everyone has at least one come loose sooner or later.
If you're ever going to replace the headlight bulb with something like a PIAA bulb, this is a good time.
You could also replace the brass inserts for the windshield screws. I think everyone has at least one come loose sooner or later.
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Road Captain
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From: Buckeye, AZ
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
ORIGINAL: 04ultra
I will modify my spots to remain ON even while high beam is on the next time my fairing is off. A close encounter with a deer last weekend sealed the deal on my decision. The more light, the better IMO.
See this page for info. How to make your passing lamps stay on when your brights are on
Later,
04ultra
I will modify my spots to remain ON even while high beam is on the next time my fairing is off. A close encounter with a deer last weekend sealed the deal on my decision. The more light, the better IMO.
See this page for info. How to make your passing lamps stay on when your brights are on
Later,
04ultra
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Road Captain
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From: Buckeye, AZ
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
OBA seems a little much to me. Now I could use something like that on my off-roading vehicle!
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Road Captain
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From: Buckeye, AZ
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
Already have my Sirius antenna up there and the mount is on my handlebars for my Starmate portable. Gotta have my daily dose of Howard Stern on the ride to work in the morning.
ORIGINAL: Mr Wonderful
Don't know what year your bike is, but you can put the XM antennae in there. I've seen some SE bikes that simply put them on top of the radio itself.......factory did it. You could also relocate your ambient air temp sensor to outside the fairing.
Don't know what year your bike is, but you can put the XM antennae in there. I've seen some SE bikes that simply put them on top of the radio itself.......factory did it. You could also relocate your ambient air temp sensor to outside the fairing.
Road Master
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From: Orange County, CA
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
ORIGINAL: You could also relocate your ambient air temp sensor to outside the fairing.
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
It only take three minutes to remove the outer fairing.
I've had mine on and off at least once a month for one thing or another, no big deal.
I've had mine on and off at least once a month for one thing or another, no big deal.
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Road Captain
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From: Buckeye, AZ
RE: What else to do while front fairing is removed?
Thanks for the insight Wally, but I'm going to be removing both the inner and outer fiaring for the front fork sping install and from the looks of it in the service manual I definitely don't want to have to do that too many times.
ORIGINAL: Wally
It only take three minutes to remove the outer fairing.
I've had mine on and off at least once a month for one thing or another, no big deal.
It only take three minutes to remove the outer fairing.
I've had mine on and off at least once a month for one thing or another, no big deal.
