Install of Chinese chrome radiator cover made easy

[YamahaLarry]

Sunday, I finally got around to installing the chrome radiator cover that my kids got me for Father's Day. After removing the fairings and existing cover, I could tell that if I took out those 2 small bolts close to bottom on both sides of the radiator, it would take me approx 10 hours to get them back in there. Well, maybe not 10, but a pain regardless.

 

So, after some thinking, I decided to slot the holes on the cover. I slotted the top hole to the left side of the bike so it would not be visible while on kick stand and slotted the 2 small holes at the bottom straight back.

 

Installation was a breeze and it looks great. I soon plan to cut out some fine lightweight steel mesh, paint it flat black and contact cement it to the back of the cover for a little added protection to the radiator.

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

Interesting plan for install. 6 weeks ago I would

have loved seeing this. I did mine the hard way.

I used window screening behind mine, it is black nylon so will not rust, it looks good.

[eusa1]

is this the part where I put all the little characters with signs:confused24: that says how WORTHLESS this thread is without pictures??

[bongobobny]

Agreed!!!

[Kirby]

Totally!!!!!!!!!

[YamahaLarry]

is this the part where I put all the little characters with signs:confused24: that says how WORTHLESS this thread is without pictures??

 

Yeah yeah, I know. I should have taken the pics, but was having too much fun with the cut-off tool and my wrenches.

[eusa1]

Yeah yeah, I know. I should have taken the pics, but was having too much fun with the cut-off tool and my wrenches.

 

MILD WARNINGS WERE GIVEN....:no-no-no:

[kevin-vic-b.c.]

I was so pi**ed putting mine on that there is now way in he!! I was going to break a camera over it.

[baylensman]

Don't understand it took less than 30minutes to install mine:Cool_cool36:

[dacheedah]

ugh got a video to prove it??