admin fitted my T3 sliders today

...they are so well made - no nasty casting marks, no unfinished rough edges, and whilst they're tight they fit beautifully. Needs two people to do it, as getting the engine bolts out is a fiddly job. John did most of it, he's a wiz with a torque wrench and a set of spanners, and has every toolknown to man, so thanks John

This is what's in the box:



Right fairing off. Bike's mucky cos it rained yesterday and got covered in salty spray from the road. Needs a wash, didn't have time. This bike's for riding, not for polishing



The idea is that you don't drill the fairing. So you put a mount onto the engine - the longer bolts supplied with the kit bolt into the engine bolt points, and the slider then screws into the mount.

Left mount done, fairing back on:



More detailed view of the right side. This next shot is with an engine bolt out. Getting this bolt out is a right fiddly job, you need two pairs of hands, as there's a retaining nut somewhere in behind. It needs a 13 (from memory) spanner to hold it, so you need to hold that (and it's an awkward reach) at the same time as pulling hard on the bolt to unscrew.



The other bolt is easier as there's no nut on the far side. This is John giving it wellie:



Mount on:



Here's John doing up the lower fairing clips:



Job done!!!!:



We put on some paddock stand bobbins at the same time, they simply screw into the frame, easy peasy:




Huge thanks again, John, for doing it and for giving up your Sunday morning


Ed

[Rich]

Look at the size of those chicken stripes, didn't think it was possible to get them that big.. Do we need to book in advance for Johns (admins) Help. Top job, should keep your baby safe.

And do you really iron your tea towels??!



Carl

[Richie]

Ed, Thats one hell of a nice looking bike you have there.
makes me v.v jelouse.

BTW. you got ADMIN to lay down for you... you must be God...










ADMIN your going grey.... runs and hides
ps, I get my missus to iron ours. + her Bras and knickers and socks and under garments...

Originally Posted by Berlin

And do you really iron your tea towels??!



Carl

I did this one so's people wouldn't comment on the lack of ironing

Yeah, John, let me know if you need a hand. In the mean time I'll mill around taking photos and making sure you ain't doing it wrong.

Like your work ethic there Ed.

Very nice bike Ed, hope you don't have to try out the sliders

[admin]

It really is a very handsome bike. Reminded my of the special Ducati 916 called the Senna S, probably because of the colour.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by admin

It really is a very handsome bike. Reminded my of the special Ducati 916 called the Senna S, probably because of the colour.

you still havent seen my hidden message have you.....

Runs and hides even further and in a better hiding place...

Ed clean that swing arm its a disgrace