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AIR PANEL REMOVAL FOR AN INSTALL

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Ok... I know I know...search the forum buy a shop manual. I have been trying to search the forum and well I just can't wait for a manual to arrive. I just received my JT air filter kit and I am trying to figure out what panels need to be removed from the bike. I have a 2013 STS. I can not figure out how to get the top panels off that kinda surround the mirrors. I took off the center panel with no problem and the air deflectors around the mirrors. I also removed a couple of screws one front and one back on that top panel but there is obviously something holding it in place as it will not budge and I am pretty sure that panel has to come off to get the air box out. Any help or pointing me to a video that shows how to remove the ST panels would be appreciated. I see all sorts of videos for the RT but nothing on how to remove them for the ST. Thanks all and happy ryding.
 
If you think those panels are hard to get off wait until you get to the OEM air box!! It comes out but good luck! PS, when you are about to pick up the hammer and start swinging take a deep breath and walk away for a while LOL!
 
There is a small Allen or torx bit that needs to come out in front. Under the headlights.


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Craniac said:
There is a small Allen or torx bit that needs to come out in front. Under the headlights.


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I saw those two screws under the headlight through the black plastic but wasnt sure if those were the last two holding them in place or if I was missing something else. I think I am going to put this off till next year as the Spyder is going back into her winter lair in about a week or so
 
JayBros said:
Start at page 40 of your operator's guide.
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Nothing in the owners manual shows how to take off the upper panels. It shows the mid and lower panels but nothing in regards to the panels I was talking about. Thanks for the help though.
 
Craniac said:
You also need to remove the mirrors and the black backing panel behind the mirrors.
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Damn....how many hours is this going to take. I am beginning to think I should have just left well enough alone. So I now assume that I will have to take the whole upper part of the bike off to get the mirrors off so that I can then take off the upper panels to get the airbox out.
 
Remove the clear wind deflectors. Remove the tupperware on the mirror. Give the mirror a sharp upwards rap from the palm of the hand. The mirror should now be loose. Uplug the turn signal wires. Remove the four bolts that hold the mirror base.

That bolt under the headlights is a LOT more trouble.
 
Craniac said:
Remove the clear wind deflectors. Remove the tupperware on the mirror. Give the mirror a sharp upwards rap from the palm of the hand. The mirror should now be loose. Uplug the turn signal wires. Remove the four bolts that hold the mirror base.

That bolt under the headlights is a LOT more trouble.
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Thanks for all your input..I appreciate it greatly. As soon as spring starts rolling around next year I will get it done. How's the weather in Roswell? Used to live in Clovis when I was stationed at the airbase back in 87-91
 
Since you are waiting until spring to do that air filter job think about doing the spark plugs and wires while you have the bike apart.
 
Wait until you put it back togeather. Trying to get the mirror to catch the top pin is one thing. But then installing the side panel to get the pins in the two rubber grommets is another thing all togeather. They keep pushing out and do not a line. Good luck still trying to get mine back togeather

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chiptown said:
Wait until you put it back togeather. Trying to get the mirror to catch the top pin is one thing. But then installing the side panel to get the pins in the two rubber grommets is another thing all togeather. They keep pushing out and do not a line. Good luck still trying to get mine back togeather

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MelloYelloSpyder said:
Thanks for all your input..I appreciate it greatly. As soon as spring starts rolling around next year I will get it done. How's the weather in Roswell? Used to live in Clovis when I was stationed at the airbase back in 87-91
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MelloYelloSpyder said:
Thanks for all your input..I appreciate it greatly. As soon as spring starts rolling around next year I will get it done. How's the weather in Roswell? Used to live in Clovis when I was stationed at the airbase back in 87-91
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Cold and rainy today.
What part of Michigan?
 
chiptown said:
Wait until you put it back togeather. Trying to get the mirror to catch the top pin is one thing. But then installing the side panel to get the pins in the two rubber grommets is another thing all togeather. They keep pushing out and do not a line. Good luck still trying to get mine back togeather

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It can be frustrating to get that panel back in but try starting with the front pin first then bow the panel a bit to insert the rear pin in the grommet. It also helps if you spray a little Windex in the grommet holes first. Good luck.
 
SpyderAnn01 said:
It can be frustrating to get that panel back in but try starting with the front pin first then bow the panel a bit to insert the rear pin in the grommet. It also helps if you spray a little Windex in the grommet holes first. Good luck.
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That worked, thanks for the help

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take your time

I just got mine done.. It is a bear.. but the best advice is already on this thread. walk away when it becomes a fight. I studied it for a day or two and after I looked at it from every angle.. it became simple. If you can get an extra set of hands from someone it will be much easier. Thank goodness my son has small hands.. Best of luck.

a day you don't ride> is a day you cant have back!
 
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