Removing 250J tank & bodywork: Difference between revisions

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Once that's done you just wiggle the fairings loose from the front cowl and set them aside in a nice safe place (not on the floor).

====Those rubber fairing thingies====

Unlike bikes of last year, Kawi is making use of little rubber fasteners to hold the fairings on. These are called Well Nuts. The problem with them is that most people way over-tighten these items, and that causes them to crack and fail... kinda like this one:

[[image:250j 009.jpg|150px]]

That one is ruined, which means it needs to be replaced, which brings us to the next point. What's the different between the one on the left and the one on the right?

[[image:250j 007.jpg|150px]]

About 6 bucks. The one on the right is "Kawi Official" and clocks in at over $7. The one on the left came from the hardware store for $0.80. ''Plan ahead'': If you're ever going to remove the fairings, find these little gems first. It shouldn't be too hard. If they can be found in East Nowhere, Wyoming, then there shouldn't be many people who won't have them available locally.

If you'd rather sit at your computer and let UPS come to you, you can order them from [http://www.desmoparts.com/ducati/wellnut/wellnut.htm Desmo Parts] or [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CST&Product_Code=14013&Category_Code= Ca Sport Touring].

The part number and description is: 92015B 92015-1757 NUT,WELL,5MM So, you need 5mm Well Nuts. You may find them labeled 10s, c-550 and/or j1032. Well Nuts are very common for installing windshields, so you should be able to find them in generic baggies at motorcycle shops, too.

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 Once that's done you just wiggle the fairings loose from the front cowl and set them aside in a nice safe place (not on the floor).
+====Those rubber fairing thingies====
+Unlike bikes of last year, Kawi is making use of little rubber fasteners to hold the fairings on. These are called Well Nuts. The problem with them is that most people way over-tighten these items, and that causes them to crack and fail... kinda like this one:
+[[image:250j 009.jpg|150px]]
+That one is ruined, which means it needs to be replaced, which brings us to the next point. What's the different between the one on the left and the one on the right?
+[[image:250j 007.jpg|150px]]
+About 6 bucks. The one on the right is "Kawi Official" and clocks in at over $7. The one on the left came from the hardware store for $0.80. ''Plan ahead'': If you're ever going to remove the fairings, find these little gems first. It shouldn't be too hard. If they can be found in East Nowhere, Wyoming, then there shouldn't be many people who won't have them available locally.
+If you'd rather sit at your computer and let UPS come to you, you can order them from [http://www.desmoparts.com/ducati/wellnut/wellnut.htm Desmo Parts] or [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CST&Product_Code=14013&Category_Code= Ca Sport Touring].
+The part number and description is: 92015B 92015-1757 NUT,WELL,5MM So, you need 5mm Well Nuts. You may find them labeled 10s, c-550 and/or j1032. Well Nuts are very common for installing windshields, so you should be able to find them in generic baggies at motorcycle shops, too.
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