Cowlings and panels

The cowlings and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed.

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  1. Panel A
  2. Panel B
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  1. Cowling A
  2. Panel C
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  1. Cowling B
  2. Panel D
Panels A and B
To remove a panel

  1. Remove the quick fastener and bolt, and then pull the panel off.

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    1. Quick fastener
    2. Bolt
    3. Panel A
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    1. Quick fastener
    2. Bolt
    3. Panel B
To install the panel

  1. Place the panel in its original position, and then install the bolt and quick fastener.

Panels C and D
To remove a panel

  1. Remove the bolts and washers, and then pull the panel off.

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    1. Panel C
    2. Bolt and washer
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    1. Panel D
    2. Bolt and washer
To install the panel

  1. Insert the projections into the holders as shown, and then place the panel in its original position.

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    1. Projection
    2. Panel C
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    1. Projection
    2. Panel D

  2. Install the washers and bolts.

Cowlings A and B (YZF-R1)
To remove a cowling

  1. Remove the bottom panel.

  2. Remove the quick fasteners.

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    1. Panel
    2. Quick fastener
    3. Cowling

  3. Pull the cowling forward to remove it.

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To install a cowling

  1. Place the cowling in its original position, and then install the quick fasteners.

  2. Install the bottom panel.

Cowlings A and B (YZF-R1M)
To remove a cowling

  1. Remove the bottom panel.

  2. Remove the bolt and collar, and the quick fasteners.

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    1. Panel
    2. Bolt and collar
    3. Quick fastener
    4. Cowling

  3. Pull the cowling forward to remove it.

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To install a cowling

  1. Place the cowling in its original position, and then install the collar and bolt, and the quick fasteners.

  2. Install the bottom panel.