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Nov 11, 2011 | 05:01 PM

don g

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Removing tins

My 09 RK is my second bike and I've been doing all of my own maintenance on the bikes, which I don't mind doing, but I'm wondering how much work it would be to remove the fenders and tank to have them repainted. Thanks for any help.

Nov 11, 2011 | 08:08 PM

robertg

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It should take a couple of hours, it's not that difficult. It's a bit of a PITA taking the fuel pump out.

Nov 11, 2011 | 11:15 PM

bbb

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front fender and tank are really simple, rear needs a little more stuff to be removed for access but not a big deal

Nov 12, 2011 | 02:43 AM

thenewrage

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Originally Posted by robertg

It should take a couple of hours, it's not that difficult. It's a bit of a PITA taking the fuel pump out.

I have an 07. I didn't take the fuel pump out. Hardest part is the rear fender. During install its nice to have a second set of hand. I labeled baggies for each type of bolt.

Nov 12, 2011 | 04:07 AM

Mike

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Unbolt the shocks and let the swingarm drop and you can get up underneath to access the forward bolt on the rear fender. Getting the fuel pump in and out is probably the trickiest part of the job, but it really only takes a few minutes once you figure out how it all works.