aftermarket fairings

[shnarb]

hey fellas ive got a little problem and i would really like some help. i bought a set of fairings on ebay for my 02 katana. the fairings are the 03-06 style, its supposed to fit the 98-06 im having trouble getting it to line up with the side fairings.i was able to get the front around the headlight and mirrors in but around the tank and back to where the tail meets is way off. same with where the lowers bolt on. anyone else run into this problem or could help...please

[johna600]

post some pics so we can see what the problem is

[loudnlow7484]

post some pics so we can see what the problem is

+1

You wouldn't ask Ray Charles to help, would you? Relieve our blindness, and we'll be happy to help!

[OldYella]

hey fellas ive got a little problem and i would really like some help. i bought a set of fairings on ebay for my 02 katana. the fairings are the 03-06 style, its supposed to fit the 98-06 im having trouble getting it to line up with the side fairings.i was able to get the front around the headlight and mirrors in but around the tank and back to where the tail meets is way off. same with where the lowers bolt on. anyone else run into this problem or could help...please

Dremel and lots of Elbow Grease. The aftermarket fairings will not fit out of the box (as you are probably well aware). Sounds like you have already put the mirror back on, if so, you may want to keep them off until the end. (I installed the sides first, tail, then lowers and the front was dead last)

If you post a picture, it may be easier to see where the problem is.

[shnarb]

ive got pictures but im kinda new...dont know how to load them up

[Trackerrrr]

Load them to Photobucket and then use the link button to post.

[zuma]

If it's any consolation to you, and I hope that it is...I had a hard time getting my original fairings back on after removing them, so don't be disheartened. I finally got them back on by attaching different points loosely, then tightening one and then the other a bit at a time until they were somewhat snug. (an 06 750) But there was still a bolt left over.

Spraguepsycho told me just yesterday that bolts left in a dish or pan too long reproduce, so that explained it. I wish you luck. My Kat fairings just never went back on easily. Just the nature of the beast.

[yngveny]

.. ahh so that is where all those extra bolts come from

[shnarb]

http://s564.photobucket.com/albums/ss81/shnarb/ heres the link to the pictures i couldnt figure out how to post them directly.

[shnarb]

and ive got another question. does the throttle cables go around the outside or inside of the brake line?

[Kreylyn]

In general, fairings will sometimes have a tendency to increase the curvature... this will draw up either end and make it seam like they are too "short" from front to back, etc... Pressing in the center to "flatten" them out a little will give you that extra 1/4" or so to fit the screws.

or... you can oblong the holes so that you can just put the screws in with out pressing on the fairing.

Krey

[shnarb]

i got it. thanks so much. i wouldnt have believe it would flatten out that much. thank you soo much

[t.c.mitchell]

as far as the rear fairings, i believe the 03-06 uses a different part number for the battery box/storage area
here is the link for the 98-02: http://www.bikebandit.com/2001-suzuk...m6166sch242308
and for the 03-06: http://www.bikebandit.com/2003-suzuk...m6168sch505258

they are two different part numbers. i just changed my tail from the 98-02 to the 03-06. if you don't want to buy the new fender, it will only take a few dollars and a trip to lowe's. pm me if you want details.