Removing The Front Fairing; Removing The Windshield - APRILIA RS 50 Workshop Manual

Body work
NOTE
Repeat the same steps to remove the other
rear view mirror.
NOTE
After refitting, set the rear view mirrors cor-
rectly and tighten up the nuts to make sure they are
securely fixed.

REMOVING THE WINDSHIELD

Position the motorcycle on the stand.
Using a screwdriver (1), remove the 7 studs (2) that
secure the windshield (3) to the front mounting (4).
Remove the windshield (3).
NOTE
Proceed carefully, without damaging the
plastic parts.

REMOVING THE FRONT FAIRING

Position the motorcycle on the stand.
Switch the ignition key to the " " position.
Remove the rear view mirrors (REMOVING THE
REAR VIEW MIRRORS).
Loosen and remove the 3 external screws (5) from the
right of the front fairing (6).
Torque setting for screws (5):
5 Nm (0.5 kgm) [3.7 Ft-lb].
Loosen and remove the internal screw (7).
Torque setting for screw (7):
1 Nm (0.1 kgm) [0.7 Ft-lb].
NOTE
The dashboard closing cowl has to be re-
moved in order to remove the left side of the front
fairing (REMOVING THE FILLER CAP).
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