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New rubbers always help..my was very awkward to get off, but I found out that the guy who completely re-built my bike did not fit New rubbers & i tried various lubricants but non were good enough, The problem was that the old rubbers had gone hard, if yours are the same change them, I bought a set from Dave Silvers [they are expensive but cheaper than a new panel] I put just a touch of vasline on them to keep them supple ..problem sorted
I just got done replacing all the rubber mounts on my side covers, and will use the Vaseline method to give it the suppleness for insertion... reminds me of the old adage..."Big or little, thick or thin, Vaseline will get you in" Charlie