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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB750 => Topic started by: 70sHonda on December 11, 2017, 06:01:09 PM
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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.
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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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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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Spray some silicone on the panel mounts first ;)
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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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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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Not always obvious to me......many thanks
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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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Thanks for the tip.
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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
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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
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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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Enough of the single entendres, please. 😂