GPZ500 screen

Elffie01 · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Karma :

Ok so I want to take the screen off.....

Has screws, I get that bit. has nuts on back get that bit too..
Cant see the lower screws as the clock and surrounding is in the way.

Can see 3 screws for the clock and surround..

Question is,. are there nuts behind the clock part ? I dont want to be taking them out to get to the lower screen screws and find I have to take the bloody fairing n stuff off.

Maybe a stupid question but not got a Haynes bible and I refuse just to try it cos I want to go out on it tomorrow lol Evil or Very Mad

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just take the fairing off altogether. It's not held on by much. Eight set screws and four electrical snap connectors as I recall.

Then you'll be able to see what you're doing properly.
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Elffie01 · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Karma :

/cry thats what I didnt want to have to do lol

I know I'll end up with a heap of bits that I have taken off, tbh havent even looked how the fairing comes off.,

Ill have a go at owt but I want to play out on it tomorrow lol

Maybe ill leave it till sunday n then try Smile

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Been a while but as I remember to take the fairing off you remove the mirrors (2 bolts each), two bolts up underneath the front of it and two screws that attach it to the tank.

You can then pull the whole fairing forward away from the clocks and disconnect the snap connectors for the headlight and flashers.

The screen itself is held onto the fairing by six screws. They screw into well-nuts so you might struggle to get them all properly undone then lined up and tightened again.

I don't recall ever having to take the clock surround off.
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Elffie01 · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Jan 2012 Karma :

bugger its starting to sound too much like a fiddly job, only wanted to spray it to make it a tad more decent...might do it without removing it lol.... Rolling Eyes

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Wait, you're spraying the fairing or the screen? Eh?

Either way, take it all apart. It's 8 screws, it takes minutes, and is negligable compared to doing even the most half arsed of rattle can jobs.

Just be aware that the fairing is under tension when it's all bolted on, so be prepared to bend it a bit while putting it back, and put all the screws in loosely before tightening any up.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Indeed. Five minute job to take the fairing off. Maybe a ten minute job to put it back on because you have to fiddle the bolts into place.

It'll be far easier to paint any of the bits with them off the bike anyway.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.