Fitting a GPS - "Tank Removal"

[dunx675 2]

Hi

 

I'd like to fit my GPS harness to my NC750S.  I want to fit the harness under the dummy tank.  Are there any issues with removing the "tank"?  I can see 2 hex socket bolts at the rear of the seat, so I assume that if I start here, the seat will come off, and reveal the "tank" fixings.  Or is it less straightforward than that?

 

Thanks

 

Dunx

[TheEnglishman 401]

All you need to remove is the left side fairing and the top left bit of plastic whose name escapes me.  I see no need to remove anymore plastic than that - I know I didn't.

 

There are tons of plastics removal videos on youtube showing the steps involved - the 750 is essentially the same as a 700..  You  will come to hate the plastic clips they use.

 

The 2 bolts holding the seat on are the tip of your 'plastics from hell' nightmare.

 

Do you get the impression I hate removing the plastics.  Actually I hate trying to not have any nuts/bolts/plastic clips at the end.

[Guest bonekicker]

Dunx yes the plastic fasteners are a nightmare the first time you remove any panel-- it's a mixture of screws--clips--Velcro---best read workshop manual and as Neil suggest's youtube video ( always down load and save these for later)

 

If you are only putting a GPS on handle bars --- you can get a wire through from the frunk to front of bike (speedo) on both side there is a small gap you are always better off taking battery lead off--then with some stiff wire --carefully thread it along hole then attach your wires neatly with insulation tape covering --then pull the stiff wire back very carefully --you may have to do this a couple of times to master it --but it saves taking the side panels off-- it's worth a try first

[curious1 12]

All you need to remove is the left side fairing and the top left bit of plastic whose name escapes me.  I see no need to remove anymore plastic than that - I know I didn't.

 

There are tons of plastics removal videos on youtube showing the steps involved - the 750 is essentially the same as a 700..  You  will come to hate the plastic clips they use.

 

The 2 bolts holding the seat on are the tip of your 'plastics from hell' nightmare.

 

Do you get the impression I hate removing the plastics.  Actually I hate trying to not have any nuts/bolts/plastic clips at the end.

After fitting heated grips to my NC I ended up with four identical screws left over. They must be on the inside of the plastic bits but I am not in a hurry to take everything off just to find where they belong. All bits are sold and have not fallen off yet. At the next service I will investigate where this screws belong. Maybe somebody had the same experience? It may just comes natural to miss this screws when you assemble the first time.

[dunx675 2]

---best read workshop manual 

 

Thanks - but where can I find a (the?) Workshop Manual.  I've found nothing on the net.

 

Dunx