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Radiator Cover and Under Steering Bracket Cover Removal
The radiator cover, a wide wing-like plastic inner fairing seems to be designed to isolate the radiator heat from the air box and the engine compartment. However, it seems likely that it would also trap heat from the top engine and hold it directly under the air box. I feel the radiator cover was designed more with comfort in mind than performance. The radiator cover has a forward protruding stem on each side that the inner under cowling pieces hang on. It seems as though the pins are for positioning the inner under cowling. Both inner under cowling pieces are perfectly secure installed in the normal manner without having the radiator cover in place.
The under steering bracket cover is a shield designed to prevent debris from flying up past the triple tree and striking the rider. This part was obviously designed for safety however, I rode my usual 10,000 street and highway miles this season on my other bike which has this triple tree shield removed. I did not ever notice any objects flying up and striking me. During my rain rides, I did not notice water misting up off the road nor was there any issue with dust interfering with my comfort or collecting on the instrument cluster.
They may improve safety and comfort for street use but these two pieces are not necessary to have installed in order for the bike to operate. They have a combined weight of over one-half pound. Holding weight reduction as important as I do, I have chosen to remove these pieces from the bike just as i removed the rear fender.
This picture shows the horn mounting bracket being removed. You can see an edge of the under steering bracket cover in front of the horn. A portion of the radiator cover is visible behind the horn (surrounding the screw that is being removed).
Remove the radiator or at least free the radiator from its mounts so that it mat be pulled or tilted forward. To do this, remove the bolts that secure the radiator (see steps 7-9 https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/maintenance-do-yourself/169255-genii-how-remove-radiator-oil-cooler.html) and allow the radiator to be supported on its hoses.
1. The radiator cover attaches to a round bar that supports the frame laterally. The bar is located above the exhaust head pipes and directly in front of the engine head cover. The radiator cover, fastens to the bar with two flexible plastic clamps. Simply pull the radiator cover forward and off of the bar.
2. The under steering bracket cover located above and in front of the horn is fastened to the bottom of the triple tree by two 10mm screws. The screws may be removed with a wrench or a phillips screwdriver.
The radiator cover, a wide wing-like plastic inner fairing seems to be designed to isolate the radiator heat from the air box and the engine compartment. However, it seems likely that it would also trap heat from the top engine and hold it directly under the air box. I feel the radiator cover was designed more with comfort in mind than performance. The radiator cover has a forward protruding stem on each side that the inner under cowling pieces hang on. It seems as though the pins are for positioning the inner under cowling. Both inner under cowling pieces are perfectly secure installed in the normal manner without having the radiator cover in place.
The under steering bracket cover is a shield designed to prevent debris from flying up past the triple tree and striking the rider. This part was obviously designed for safety however, I rode my usual 10,000 street and highway miles this season on my other bike which has this triple tree shield removed. I did not ever notice any objects flying up and striking me. During my rain rides, I did not notice water misting up off the road nor was there any issue with dust interfering with my comfort or collecting on the instrument cluster.
They may improve safety and comfort for street use but these two pieces are not necessary to have installed in order for the bike to operate. They have a combined weight of over one-half pound. Holding weight reduction as important as I do, I have chosen to remove these pieces from the bike just as i removed the rear fender.
This picture shows the horn mounting bracket being removed. You can see an edge of the under steering bracket cover in front of the horn. A portion of the radiator cover is visible behind the horn (surrounding the screw that is being removed).
Remove the radiator or at least free the radiator from its mounts so that it mat be pulled or tilted forward. To do this, remove the bolts that secure the radiator (see steps 7-9 https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/maintenance-do-yourself/169255-genii-how-remove-radiator-oil-cooler.html) and allow the radiator to be supported on its hoses.
1. The radiator cover attaches to a round bar that supports the frame laterally. The bar is located above the exhaust head pipes and directly in front of the engine head cover. The radiator cover, fastens to the bar with two flexible plastic clamps. Simply pull the radiator cover forward and off of the bar.
2. The under steering bracket cover located above and in front of the horn is fastened to the bottom of the triple tree by two 10mm screws. The screws may be removed with a wrench or a phillips screwdriver.
