Screen Removal

[OB_KawAbuser]

The problem with removing the screen is in the rubber *wellnuts* that Suzuki uses. The bike arrives in the crate without the screen in place, if the mechanic tightened the two screws too tight then the rubber deformes and the rubber parts end up with bulges in them. I used a pair of needle nose pliers to grab them as your hands may not get a good grip on the little rubber *wellnuts* flat washer like areas.

Careful you don't scratch the paint, jiggle the sreen around as you pull on the *wellnuts*, as screen hole and fairing hole alignment is a little peculiar.

When you get them out either put in new ones ($5ea) or get a razor blade and trim off the lumps.

 

[OB_BigPete]

Thanx Kawabuser.....so do the rubber bits come out...leaving the threaded bit inside ?
I wasn't sure if they did or not so I let em be.

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

Spray some WD-40 in there and pull/wiggle the whole thing out firmly, including the threaded metal parts, with little blunt nose pliers, trying not to tear the rubber.

For re-insertion, put the screw in and shove the sub-assembly back in with your Allen key.

 

[OB_KawAbuser]

A *wellnut* a rubber fitting which has a brass threaded insert molded in. The rubber and the insert are all one piece.

Bulldog email me and I will send you a picture if you need one.

 

[OB_BigPete]

OK Guys.....anyone with a manual who can advise me how to remove/replace my screen. It appears to be NOT as straight forward as just removing the two screws.
New 'Scorpion' cans sound cool though.... they were easy to swap !