Scratched my black

[wreckwriter]

What’s not even black? And have I missed something or are there two scratches in the new cover?

The back to black isn't black. No, no scratches.

[wreckwriter]

Is that a scratch or damage, or just glare from the lighting?

Glare

[wreckwriter]

OK, going to have to redo it again. The bottom didn't hold well enough and it's contacting the shift rod. I guess I'll use RTV this time. 24 hour cure time.

[Bumblebee]

OK, going to have to redo it again. The bottom didn't hold well enough and it's contacting the shift rod. I guess I'll use RTV this time. 24 hour cure time.

Must have been slightly warped....

[wreckwriter]

Must have been slightly warped....

I feel like it's because gen 2 is slightly different from gen 1 and the part is made to fit both. I don't know that I'm right.

In any case, I just wiped everything down with 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner. Will give it a final wipe with alcohol and then try to get it stuck on there. Will use double sided tape for the part that runs under the fairing, and will use clear RTV on the areas that have been problematic (the bottom). Wish there was a screw like there is on the right side but there isn't.

Will get the RTV on there and clamp it for 24 hours and hope for the best.

[Bumblebee]

I feel like it's because gen 2 is slightly different from gen 1 and the part is made to fit both. I don't know that I'm right.

In any case, I just wiped everything down with 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner. Will give it a final wipe with alcohol and then try to get it stuck on there. Will use double sided tape for the part that runs under the fairing, and will use clear RTV on the areas that have been problematic (the bottom). Wish there was a screw like there is on the right side but there isn't.

Will get the RTV on there and clamp it for 24 hours and hope for the best.

It's always something it seems........if it all went perfect it would take the fun away..LOL!

[wreckwriter]

It's always something it seems........if it all went perfect it would take the fun away..LOL!

True story. I love puttering on bikes.

[wreckwriter]

[CBXRider]

The back to black isn't black. No, no scratches.

Oh, you expected it to be like paint. If B2B was black they’d just call it paint.

[wreckwriter]

Oh, you expected it to be like paint. If B2B was black they’d just call it paint.

Yea, I guess so

[sixpack577]

I feel like it's because gen 2 is slightly different from gen 1 and the part is made to fit both. I don't know that I'm right.

In any case, I just wiped everything down with 3m general purpose adhesive cleaner. Will give it a final wipe with alcohol and then try to get it stuck on there. Will use double sided tape for the part that runs under the fairing, and will use clear RTV on the areas that have been problematic (the bottom). Wish there was a screw like there is on the right side but there isn't.

Will get the RTV on there and clamp it for 24 hours and hope for the best.

It's not the frames.
Gen1 and Gen2 frames are the same, with only 2 small exceptions.
The 99, 00, and 01 had a center stand mount cast into the back, lower, rear.
Removed for 02-07.
And the gen2 has 2 extra holes in it's frame, one on each side below the front of the gas tank, and they are just for push-pins in the gen2 fairing to go into.
The problem is trying to make a perfectly shaped mold, then have whatever the exact material retain that perfect shape as it cools and cures.
Those covers have been around for 15 years too, and scanning technology has come a long way since, especially in what is available and affordable to small businesses.
So hopefully, next generation part quality like those will improve, and fit better.
But the gen3 frame is basically the same too so....
lol

[wreckwriter]

It's not the frames.
Gen1 and Gen2 frames are the same, with only 2 small exceptions.
The 99, 00, and 01 had a center stand mount cast into the back, lower, rear.
Removed for 02-07.
And the gen2 has 2 extra holes in it's frame, one on each side below the front of the gas tank, and they are just for push-pins in the gen2 fairing to go into.
The problem is trying to make a perfectly shaped mold, then have whatever the exact material retain that perfect shape as it cools and cures.
Those covers have been around for 15 years too, and scanning technology has come a long way since, especially in what is available and affordable to small businesses.
So hopefully, next generation part quality like those will improve, and fit better.
But the gen3 frame is basically the same too so....
lol

I based my guess about the frames being different on the description of the Mutazo brand covers, Amazon and eBay, which state "

• Fits 1st generation direct fit; Second generation may needs 4 spacers*"

[60+ Busa Rider]

3M VHB 2 sided tape but make sure you put it where you want it because that tape really holds and you probably can’t pull it back off.

[wreckwriter]

3M VHB 2 sided tape but make sure you put it where you want it because that tape really holds and you probably can’t pull it back off.

I used a combination of that and RTV silicone. I've had a heater blowing on it all day and will continue until tomorrow morning (24 hours). I believe it's going to hold this time.

[Dennis]

It's not the frames.
Gen1 and Gen2 frames are the same, with only 2 small exceptions.
The 99, 00, and 01 had a center stand mount cast into the back, lower, rear.
Removed for 02-07.
And the gen2 has 2 extra holes in it's frame, one on each side below the front of the gas tank, and they are just for push-pins in the gen2 fairing to go into.
The problem is trying to make a perfectly shaped mold, then have whatever the exact material retain that perfect shape as it cools and cures.
Those covers have been around for 15 years too, and scanning technology has come a long way since, especially in what is available and affordable to small businesses.
So hopefully, next generation part quality like those will improve, and fit better.
But the gen3 frame is basically the same too so....
lol

Left side rear set bolt pattern is different between Gen1 and Gen2.

[ottafish]

I based my guess about the frames being different on the description of the Mutazo brand covers, Amazon and eBay, which state "

• Fits 1st generation direct fit; Second generation may needs 4 spacers*"

I saw that after I stared looking after following this thred

[60+ Busa Rider]

I used a combination of that and RTV silicone. I've had a heater blowing on it all day and will continue until tomorrow morning (24 hours). I believe it's going to hold this time.

Hopefully it will hold this time, that tape takes 24 hours to cure.

Also when wanting to hold something with RTV I use 100% silicone clear tub and towel caulk, I’ve used it on oil pans of 632cid engines without a gasket and you have to cut the oil pan off with a razor blade. You would bend the oil pan if you tried prying it off.

[sixpack577]

Left side rear set bolt pattern is different between Gen1 and Gen2.

I've never seen that, and have swapped aftermarket rearsets between gen1 and gen2 without issues.

[Dennis]

I've never seen that, and have swapped aftermarket rearsets between gen1 and gen2 without issues.

Middle bolt is about 3/4 of a hole off. I was putting on gen2 sets I already had powder coated but no dice. Right side was fine. I ended up powder coating the Gen1 set.

[wreckwriter]

OK, removed the clamps and everything looks good. As long as the RTV holds I'm good to go. Thanks for the tips and support!