Topic: Side cover question 750KO

[Johnie]

I just got the candy apple red painted parts back for my KO.  The guy here in WI did a fantastic job.  I will do pictures when I get stuff reinstalled.  My question is do you guys use any petroleum jelly or grease on those side cover tabs to reduce the strain when removing?  I did reinforce the tabs with JB Weld before the paint, but just do not want to stress the plastic covers during future removal.  Thanks...

[mystic_1]

If you have not done so already, get BRAND NEW grommets for all the side cover mount tabs.  Makes a huge difference in retention and ease of removal.  I don't grease the tabs.

mystic_1

[Bob Wessner]

 I don't grease the tabs.

Me either. Be careful, you don't want them to come off TOO easily.

[Johnie]

I did get the new grommets.  Maybe that will be all I need.  You are correct Bob, it would not be a good day if one of those blew off the bike.

[andy750]

+1 on Mystics answer...new grommets help with retention and removal.

cheers
Andy