[ST] Re: Question about installing Skyking frame sliders

[IdealMages@xxxxxxx]

David,

I just did this install last Saturday on my '01 ST and it took all of 15 
minutes. No panel removal required. The key is a 16" ratchet extension (or a 
combination of smaller extensions equaling a little over 12") and a willing 
assistant. If you look through one side vent in the fairing to the opposite side of 
the bike, you can see the back side of that T55 bolt and the nut (which is 
17mm). I just used a socket wrench with a 16" extension to get on that backside 
nut, then had an assistant who held the wrench while I removed the T55 on the 
opposite side of the bike with another wrench with a shorter extension. Piece of 
cake. The only fiddly thing is getting the new washer and nut on the backside 
of the slider but it can be done. Luckily my hands are small enough I could 
slip them in holding the parts in my finger tips to get them started, but you 
could also use double sided tape to stick them to the end of the long extension 
and put them through from the opposite side. I also used masking tape around 
the edges of both vents (as recommended in the instructions) and I was glad I 
did, as I had a couple of instances of the wrench touching the paint that 
could have easily chipped or scratched it. I think the T55 socket was $4 at Kragen 
and if you don't have the other tools, it makes a good excuse to get them 
cause they are handy for lots of other things! 

On my bike, I only had the large radiator hose on the left side that needed 
to be encouraged upwards a bit to clear the metal shaft of the slider. In a 
way, the realignment is an improvement because the hose was already rubbing on 
the rough edge of that T55 bolt anyway. 

Good Luck!

Jill Lee-Jones

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