zubin Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I just thought I'd share a simple little timesaver I use when doing oil changes on my '04 6th Gen. Like many on here, I only remove the right side fairing when doing my oil change, but I used to find it a PITA if I ever mixed up any of the fairing bolts when replacing the fairing. I finally found the perfect solution for me: I use little cylinder shaped rare earth magnets and attach them to the LEFT side fairing bolts. As I remove each RIGHT side fairing bolt, I simply stick it to the corresponding bolt on the LEFT side. Once the oil change is done, I simply locate the bolt I want and reattach it. No more frustration. The magnets are available almost anywhere. I just happened to pick mine up at both Princess Auto (Canada) and Lee Valley Tool (Can/US). Hope this tip helps someone else.pic from Lee Valley Added.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rdguy Posted July 17, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2011 (edited) Clever... I usually use an egg carton - one depression per fastener size. I didn't know Princess Auto did those magnets as well. Closer than Lee Valley and prolly cheaper. Glenn I just thought I'd share a simple little timesaver I use when doing oil changes on my '04 6th Gen. Like many on here, I only remove the right side fairing when doing my oil change, but I used to find it a PITA if I ever mixed up any of the fairing bolts when replacing the fairing. I finally found the perfect solution for me: I use little cylinder shaped rare earth magnets and attach them to the LEFT side fairing bolts. As I remove each RIGHT side fairing bolt, I simply stick it to the corresponding bolt on the LEFT side. Once the oil change is done, I simply locate the bolt I want and reattach it. No more frustration. The magnets are available almost anywhere. I just happened to pick mine up at both Princess Auto (Canada) and Lee Valley Tool (Can/US). Hope this tip helps someone else.pic from Lee Valley Added.. Edited July 17, 2011 by rdguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ryanme17 Posted July 17, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted July 17, 2011 Actually, the length of the bolts on the side fairing really doesn't matter--except the one that sticks up towards the little cowl pieces that cover the fusebox has to be short. And the wider ones will only fit in the correct spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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