Re: Tyga fairing
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:29 pm
Finished fitting the Tyga kit. The upper, headlight section turned out to be hard work. A second pair of hands is definitely required - if you try to do it on your own you will damage the paintwork. Remember, there are no instructions and YouTube is no help, so it's down to trial and error. It's more difficult than fitting the original fairing, partly because it's a bigger lump.
After screwing on the headlights I (we) took several goes at manouvering the upper section into position, while carefully negotiating forks, clock case, clip-ons, radiator and screen brace. Eventually it was close enough so that the headlight could be pushed onto it's 'prong' (that sticks out beneath the instrument bracket) and the central bolt above the lights could be loosely secured. At this point connect the lights and check they still work, don't leave it until the end.
I strongly advise taping up all the fairing edges as they will get scraped no matter how careful you are.
Next came the tricky part of lining up all 6 bolt holes (3 per side) so that the upper and lower sections could be joined. This proved very frustrating! When one side was pretty close the other was way off, by over a cm. and visa-versa. After a lot of head-scratching and swearing I came to the conclusion that this section was slightly twisted. Eventually, out of desperation, I secured the central bolt on one side then forced the other side as close as possible, all the time expecting the sickening sound of splitting fairing. It didn't crack. I jammed a bolt in place and very slowly screwed it in. It pulled the 2 sections closer I repeated this with 2 more bolts but decided I'd taken enough risks and left out the last 2 (one each side, nearest the radiator). It's such a tight fit I don't think anything's going to flap around.
Fitting the fairing 'ears' onto their brackets on the screen brace was equally frustrating - when one side was in place the other was out by about 1.5cms. Fortunately they're quite flexible so I eventually got them bolted on and the mirrors fitted.
Indicators went on without problem. The Powerbronze screen was fiddly but I guess if you're fitting one after-market part to another that's only to be expected.
With all bolts secured it's a good, solid fit. Everything lines up and there are no gaps.
Would I recommend the Tyga kit? Yes I would, providing you don't mind the hassle of fitting the indicators and accept there are going to be moments of frustration. Take your time, have lots of tea breaks and you'll get there..and if you need help let me know, I'm an expert now (ha, ha).
Before anyone asks about photos, I do have some before&after shots but the instructions in the FAQ section on how to post pics don't seem to work with my Mac. Or maybe it's just me. Probably. But sorry anyway.
After screwing on the headlights I (we) took several goes at manouvering the upper section into position, while carefully negotiating forks, clock case, clip-ons, radiator and screen brace. Eventually it was close enough so that the headlight could be pushed onto it's 'prong' (that sticks out beneath the instrument bracket) and the central bolt above the lights could be loosely secured. At this point connect the lights and check they still work, don't leave it until the end.
I strongly advise taping up all the fairing edges as they will get scraped no matter how careful you are.
Next came the tricky part of lining up all 6 bolt holes (3 per side) so that the upper and lower sections could be joined. This proved very frustrating! When one side was pretty close the other was way off, by over a cm. and visa-versa. After a lot of head-scratching and swearing I came to the conclusion that this section was slightly twisted. Eventually, out of desperation, I secured the central bolt on one side then forced the other side as close as possible, all the time expecting the sickening sound of splitting fairing. It didn't crack. I jammed a bolt in place and very slowly screwed it in. It pulled the 2 sections closer I repeated this with 2 more bolts but decided I'd taken enough risks and left out the last 2 (one each side, nearest the radiator). It's such a tight fit I don't think anything's going to flap around.
Fitting the fairing 'ears' onto their brackets on the screen brace was equally frustrating - when one side was in place the other was out by about 1.5cms. Fortunately they're quite flexible so I eventually got them bolted on and the mirrors fitted.
Indicators went on without problem. The Powerbronze screen was fiddly but I guess if you're fitting one after-market part to another that's only to be expected.
With all bolts secured it's a good, solid fit. Everything lines up and there are no gaps.
Would I recommend the Tyga kit? Yes I would, providing you don't mind the hassle of fitting the indicators and accept there are going to be moments of frustration. Take your time, have lots of tea breaks and you'll get there..and if you need help let me know, I'm an expert now (ha, ha).
Before anyone asks about photos, I do have some before&after shots but the instructions in the FAQ section on how to post pics don't seem to work with my Mac. Or maybe it's just me. Probably. But sorry anyway.
I've been blacking out the insides and mostly planning for fitment. I need to give the bike a service and tend to a few small bits while she's naked but then it's time to get the new kit and goodies on. Will try and keep everyone posted as I go along, please feel free to ask questions, not going to type much. There was a little touch up needed here and there, and yes I opted to clear coat it from stock to make it last hopefully a little longer.
Post of a pic of that seat? Would love to see it. And no, I did not think about the heat shielding stuff, so thank you you probably saved a good honest tyga fairing's life today. Haven't been able to source a supplier for the stuff yet local but my friend had a small piece for me lying around which should be able to cover the bottom of the belly pan against the exhausts. Think that is the only high risk area anyways.