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Plastic Cover Removal on a 2009 KGT 1300
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Semper_Fi
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Bottom Skirt Plastic
To remove the bottom skirts you do not need to remove the two side panels - however you do have to remove the 3 screws on the bottom of each of the side panels, and then one from the frame.
The picture shows the screw to be removed from the left side - the same screw is removed for the right side panel, in addition to the 3 from its mating side panel.
To remove the bottom skirts you do not need to remove the two side panels - however you do have to remove the 3 screws on the bottom of each of the side panels, and then one from the frame.
The picture shows the screw to be removed from the left side - the same screw is removed for the right side panel, in addition to the 3 from its mating side panel.
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Semper_Fi
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Assembly Help
What you have just reviewed was the documentation of my first time removing the plastic on a KGT.
It was not a big deal - the most important part is keeping track of where the various size screws go - luckily they are all the same type!!
However one thing noticed is that the parts fit into each other - there are a lot of instances of this and I showed the major ones.
Shown in the next few images are those that you should be aware of to facilitate the reassembly process.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE - if you are FORCING anything STOP - the bike is very well designed and if the piece is in the right place it will drop right in.
What you have just reviewed was the documentation of my first time removing the plastic on a KGT.
It was not a big deal - the most important part is keeping track of where the various size screws go - luckily they are all the same type!!
However one thing noticed is that the parts fit into each other - there are a lot of instances of this and I showed the major ones.
Shown in the next few images are those that you should be aware of to facilitate the reassembly process.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE - if you are FORCING anything STOP - the bike is very well designed and if the piece is in the right place it will drop right in.
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Semper_Fi
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Bottom Skirt Fitment
Shown is an incorrectly mounted bottom skirt
As you can see the support tang should have been inside the notch to provide support as designed.
Please note that it is possible to be assembled in this manner and the large side plastic will be bolted onto it - this leaves the middle of the bottom skirt flapping in the breeze so to speak.
Shown is an incorrectly mounted bottom skirt
As you can see the support tang should have been inside the notch to provide support as designed.
Please note that it is possible to be assembled in this manner and the large side plastic will be bolted onto it - this leaves the middle of the bottom skirt flapping in the breeze so to speak.
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Semper_Fi
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Side Foams
Behind the large side panels are supporting foam.
You can see these pieces when you are on the bike.
When you take off the panel they usually fall off.
They only go on in one positioon - unfortunately I had a little bit of trouble finding the right spot quickly - was a good laugh on me.
Shown below is where the Left Side foam should be placed for assembly.
Behind the large side panels are supporting foam.
You can see these pieces when you are on the bike.
When you take off the panel they usually fall off.
They only go on in one positioon - unfortunately I had a little bit of trouble finding the right spot quickly - was a good laugh on me.
Shown below is where the Left Side foam should be placed for assembly.
