Fairing removal

[kawabob1]

Now that I can get to my shed here in Maine. It is time to repair some issues on the 1100. I have tried to remove the fairing but have not had any success, the photos in the haynes manual are not very clear. It looks as if once all the bolts and screws are removed that you need to push down on the air intake or air horn? Can someone offer a lil advice? Thx

[jscgdunn]

From memory:
Remove Windshield
Remove any screws under windshield
Remove scoops
Remove screws on side panels (fuse box)
Remove screws from under front of fairing
Unplug connectors to gauges and headlight (you do not need to remove headlight on the 84)
Undo speedo cable.

It should be loose now. (but I might have missed something.)

Some folks just unbolt the fairing frame form the mainframe....

Jeff

[Joe Sull]

Theres 6 screws. 2 under in front, 2 directly under the handle bars and 2 were your legs hit the fairing. If you got those out, stand in front, kinda and grab on to the part were your legs hit and spread a little while pulling back. After you move it out 6" you can take off the speedo cable and separate the headlight connector from the harness. Oh,Ya you have to remove the air cowls first. I had 2 of those plastic barb thing that they use on auto inside panels. not sure how the stock thingys work, I saw a pic somewhere.

[Joe Sull]

It was in the owners manual.

[BadBro]

Ensure you take the air scoops out, as these would block removal.  Been there, done that.

[kawabob1]

Thanks everyone!! Especially Joe Sull for the pics from the manual!