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Offline 70sHonda

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Side Panel Removal
« on: December 11, 2017, 06:01:09 PM »
Sorry to ask a dumb question folks: is there a proper way to remove the side panels off a 750 without causing them to crack. A dealer once told me there was and I don't want to risk damaging an already repaired panel.
I should have paid more attention at the time !
Many thanks in advance.

Offline MrDavo

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2017, 06:18:01 PM »
The manual just says 'remove the cover' which isn't very helpful.

The main thing is not to just pull hard and try to pop out all three points at once. I pull the bottom one out first, this is where I've had them broken already, then ease the top ones out one at a time. A bit of lubrication wouldn't go amiss, I use WD40 on the rubbers.
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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2017, 06:29:55 PM »
I always ‘push’ the panel nipples out from the reverse side wherever possible. Start with the lower mount point first - push out from the back. Then very very gently rock the panel back and forwards until both uppers start to work their way out. Never cracked a panel using this method...

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2017, 06:39:51 PM »
Spray some silicone on the panel mounts first  ;)

Offline 70sHonda

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2017, 07:08:29 PM »
Many thanks guys. Very helpful. I've already lubed the mounts and can see where they project through on the reverse side.

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2017, 07:40:24 PM »
This may seem obvious, but always make a point of taking the oil tank cap off before you start to take the right hand panel off.

You will only forget once, as I did, taking a chunk out of the paint.  :(
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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2017, 08:42:21 PM »
Not always obvious to me......many thanks

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2017, 09:21:08 PM »
Please be aware that if you afterwards put the cover back on you have to check it is really well in place.
Loads of people loose their covers because of silicone, grease or other options to take the cover of without damaging.


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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2017, 07:53:01 PM »
Thanks for the tip.

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2017, 11:12:03 AM »
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
« Last Edit: December 16, 2017, 11:13:51 AM by Greebo »

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2017, 12:52:50 PM »
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"  ::)
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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2017, 03:41:54 PM »
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

Yes too right, but it depends on which hole you are inserting into 1st, if its the rear & you get it in without the Vaseline you know someone else has been in there before... :o

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Re: Side Panel Removal
« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2017, 11:02:05 PM »
Enough of the single entendres, please. 😂
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

 

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