remove fairings / change oil?

[rollie635]

Hey guys I dont have the tools that came with the bike. I was wondering how do I remove the fairings. I have my own tools like pivetting ratcheting set that might work. I cant get to the bolts near the tank inside.

I wanted to take off the fairings so I can apply locktite blue to all of the bolts and change the oil since I still need to break it in... I've watched a youtube video about changing the oil but he didn't point where the drain plug is if that is what you call it..

I have checked the HOW TO forum and can't find anything about it.

thanks! :)

[r32rider]

well i think al the x bikes have the same size nuts and bolts for the fairings, so on my 15 for the body mounts, the nut is 10mm and the fairing nuts are 8mm. and the drain plug is on the bottom sideof motor on the side where the kick starter is. you might need a little cheater bar to help loosen it the first time, them chinese tighten the shit outta that oil drain plug.

[rollie635]

well i think al the x bikes have the same size nuts and bolts for the fairings, so on my 15 for the body mounts, the nut is 10mm and the fairing nuts are 8mm. and the drain plug is on the bottom sideof motor on the side where the kick starter is. you might need a little cheater bar to help loosen it the first time, them chinese tighten the shit outta that oil drain plug.


ok yah i found info on how to change the oil.

my only question now is how do i get the fairings off? i mean which order do i take them off to get to the engine so i can tighten bolts down there?

[r32rider]

i would take the bolts out that hold the fairings together first then take the bolts off that hold the body to the frame. by the way what bike do you have?

[Supercharged]

get down on your knees and get to squeezing your hand in there, only TLC will get the x18's plastics off

thats why mine just has the black fairing and gas tank zip tied togethorbluelaugh

[kidd1029***]

To thread starter:Please note Chinese kid's with very small hands made these bikes in their sweat shops so don't sweat it because patience is the key for these bikes.

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

on the x18 - take off the nose and seat, then take off the right side panel, then take off the left panel and the tank as one piece
http://midbikenation.com/showthread.php?t=825

[rollie635]

i would take the bolts out that hold the fairings together first then take the bolts off that hold the body to the frame. by the way what bike do you have?

just got the x18 :)

[rollie635]

get down on your knees and get to squeezing your hand in there, only TLC will get the x18's plastics off

thats why mine just has the black fairing and gas tank zip tied togethorbluelaugh


umm yah i was like how do i get in there lol...

[rollie635]

on the x18 - take off the nose and seat, then take off the right side panel, then take off the left panel and the tank as one piece
http://midbikenation.com/showthread.php?t=825

ok that is what i was lookin for teh order i take them off i guess. thanks...

prolly get those fasteners also

yah i have fasteners on my 06cbr 1k they came with it. :)

[The Nutty Professor]

yah i have fasteners on my 06cbr 1k they came with it. :)

Dude I hate you LOLOLOL All I want for Christmas is a Repsol 1000rr bows_smilie The wife would just have to live with it in the house. I'd throw away all the stuff she's been naggin me about just to have one. Now that's love crazy_smilie

[ninja x1]

To thread starter:Please note Chinese kid's with very small hands made these bikes in their sweat shops so don't sweat it because patience is the key for these bikes.

haaabluelaughbluelaugh i just use a combo wrench i use the boxed end and i can take my bike apart like in 10 min or less, use a small onethumbsup2

[kidd1029***]

haaabluelaughbluelaugh i just use a combo wrench i use the boxed end and i can take my bike apart like in 10 min or less, use a small onethumbsup2

Nice,make a tutorial.

[rollie635]

Dude I hate you LOLOLOL All I want for Christmas is a Repsol 1000rr bows_smilie The wife would just have to live with it in the house. I'd throw away all the stuff she's been naggin me about just to have one. Now that's love crazy_smilie

yah i bought one when i got divorced hehe! :)

i'll try to add it as my sig or something. i actually put repsol fairings on it from hong kong. the color is dull black and orange, freakin bada$$! rock2

[rene13]

I use these first ones for my panel to panel mounts with wing nuts and the third ones on her for my panal to frame mounts http://www.scooterpartsrus.com/dress_up_parts.htm and loctite. (Use rubber washers where ever posible) helps absorb some vibration and save your plastics. I use these on my X-18

[rollie635]

I use these first ones for my panel to panel mounts with wing nuts and the third ones on her for my panal to frame mounts http://www.scooterpartsrus.com/dress_up_parts.htm and loctite. (Use rubber washers where ever posible) helps absorb some vibration and save your plastics. I use these on my X-18

ok thanks checkin it out right now. yah i only rode my bike 3-4 times still need to change the oil. yah it's vibrating pretty badly since i was lookin for the oil plug and i see the fairings are already cracked on the bottom. thumb_down

oh well

[rollie635]

hey guys one last question. i bought mobil 1 racing 4T fully synthetic 10w-40 oil so i can use after the break in period.

what oild do i use during the break in period? can i use 5w30 car oil? or does it have to be a non synthetic motorcycle oil?

thanks again

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

what i use

[rollie635]

what i use


ty sir ! :)

[kidd1029***]

hey guys one last question. i bought mobil 1 racing 4T fully synthetic 10w-40 oil so i can use after the break in period.

what oild do i use during the break in period? can i use 5w30 car oil? or does it have to be a non synthetic motorcycle oil?

thanks again

Use 5W30 Non Synthetic motorcycle oil during the 3 tank break-in process and then after you've completed your break-in,use 10W40 Synthetic motorcycle oil. I prefer Castrol thumbsup2

[rollie635]

Use 5W30 Non Synthetic motorcycle oil during the 3 tank break-in process and then after you've completed your break-in,use 10W40 Synthetic motorcycle oil. I prefer Castrol thumbsup2


hmm i read 5w30 non synthetic motorcycle oil also during the break in phase...

i'll just pick between the 2 when i go to the store i guess.


thanks for all the input:)

[kidd1029***]

hmm i read 5w30 non synthetic motorcycle oil also during the break in phase...

i'll just pick between the 2 when i go to the store i guess.


thanks for all the input:)

All you will need for now which will probably be a couple weeks for your break-in process is 5W30 Castrol or Mobil Non Synthetic motorcycle oil.