tony Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I know this sounds retarded, but I can't remove side tank panel for the LED Relay installation. I removed a bunch of screws, plus a couple of plastic clips around the seat area that keep front and rear side panels together. But there is something else that's holding the front side panel, and I'm not sure what. I'm attaching the pix with arrows pointing to the bolts and clips that I removed... there's apparently more and I don't know where it may be. Can someone pls help? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 It looks like you got the lot but can you see that tab between the first and second screw? there are tabs like that under the plastic and you have to ease the tabs you can see out and the others follow but they are quite a tight fit and it's a bit nerve racking the first time, there are also 2 I thing pegs that go into rubber grommets but they come out ok. think there is a how to on here somewhere. you have taken out 2 that you did not need to but that will be ok and you will find which when it realises, it comes off with quite a bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hippiebikerchick Posted March 8, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 8, 2015 You can't remove the tank panels because the warning sticker is still attached. It's loctite for the whole bike. Illegitimi non carborundum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks a lot!! I got it off now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Put a dab of grease on all the tabs so it comes off better next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migglesworth Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thanks a lot!! I got it off now I suffered in the exact same place as you got stuck last weekend. Soooo hard to put force into anything on the bike for fear of hurting your baby. We've all been there I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted March 9, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted March 9, 2015 I use an old credit card to pry plastics loose. Especially those clips on top of the fuel tank. (I think there are only two screws that hold the panel in place) Be sure to re-install the rubber grommet at the front the tank. It usually pops out when pulling the panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZEtc Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Using a credit card is the way shown in official Yamaha Service training videos, actually, and is a good technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Eastern Kayaker Posted March 10, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted March 10, 2015 Lots of great tips here, since I plan on swapping my red panels for white this Spring. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah, can we make this thread a sticky? Lots of good info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted March 10, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2015 The side panel is also covered HERE. (with lots of pictures). Taking off a side panel is usually just a step in a bigger procedure. There is a nice list of How To's worth exploring too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted April 26, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yes, certainly... a little grease as noted above when putting it back together, but silicone grease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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