Changing the front subframe - what will I need?

[dyzio]

Hi all,
Following my off road trip, the subframe got a knock and needs replacing. It's not bad, but the fairings don't fit as they should, and it's annoying :/.
Already got one (thanks Dirtydog), I've had the front of the bike off (all fairings, clocks surroundings), but haven't tried changing it yet.

I've got the tools and lots of time, but how do I go about it? Any tips you can give me

Cheers

[Viney]

its pretty simple to be honest.

You will need
4mm allen key (Fairings (Dont remove the screen just the 2 top bolts)
6mm allen key (Mirrors)
Philips screwdriver
a small flat blade screwdriver to push in the pins under the nose
8mm spanner(to remove clocks)
10mm socket/spanner to remove the headlight (I think)
13mm socket to undo the front subframe.

Take pictures as where the loom runs and whilst you are there replace the instrument lights as they will go and whilst its all apart you might as well whack 3 new ones in there. Also give the plugs etc a clean out to stop corriosion.

What to do

Remove fairings sarting with both sides, then the nose cone. There are 2 screws in the front 'Air ducts' and 2 plastic pins underneath (Push centre in until it clicks)

You will also need to remove the mirrors. Remove the covers (Philips screw driver, then the 6mm allen key on the 4 allen bolts)

Then remove the clocks. 8mm spanner

Then remove the headlight

Then remove the subframe.



As i said remove the top 2 screws but leave the bottom 2 on the screen and remove the nose with the screen attached.

Blimey Viney, it appears you have done that job a few times.

I can't even remember how to check tyre pressures without looking at the manual.

[dyzio]

Take pictures as where the loom runs and whilst you are there replace the instrument lights as they will go and whilst its all apart you might as well whack 3 new ones in there. Also give the plugs etc a clean out to stop corrosion.

Thanks, what lights are they? I'll treat the plugs with WD40 (anything else I can use?)

[Viney]

Originally Posted by dyziowg

Thanks, what lights are they? I'll treat the plugs with WD40 (anything else I can use?)

To be honest, i always get the wrong ones and have to go back to halfords. Elctric contact cleaner would be better as WD40 is conductive, but is ok as long as you shake the connectors out.

Pete, in 9 years of owning my SV i have removed the fornt pannels a few times yes

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Viney

whilst you are there replace the instrument lights as they will go and whilst its all apart you might as well whack 3 new ones in there.

That's proper advice right there, I'd just finished putting mine back together after straightening my front sybframe, and the next day one of the bulbs blew, and I had to basically take it all apart again. Imagine my joy.

You might well find some water in the wiring loom, it's alarming but it's not really a problem, just drain it out. Your local halfords will sell an aerosol silicon grease for electrical parts, that's what you want for the plugs.

TBH if you've managed to get the front off and refit it, it'll be a walk in the park, it's just like making lego