Removing the tank fairings on the 2018+ MT07

[Wintersdark]

I recently set about doing a throttle body sync today, and needed to fully remove the fairings around the tank on my 2018, and realized there's basically no videos or guides showing this with the newer model, and it differs pretty substantially from the earlier models for which videos and guides abound.  So, without further ado:

 

Removing the tank fairings on the 2018+ MT07!

First, remove the seats.

Screws 1 and 2 are at the base of the seat - release the passenger seat, then remove these two screws, and remove the seat.

Next, remove the screws on the sides of the scoops:

Then the screws at the front of the scoops.  Note, only the marked screws (one on each side) not the silver screws.

Then you can pop the scoops off.  Pull out at the bottom first to release the big pins in the rubber grommets (see photos) then pop out the clips along the top of the scoop.  Because you've taken the pins on the bottom out first, you can tilt the bottom of the scoop away from the bike just a little bit to help pop the top clips out (note their shape) - only tilt the scoop a little, you don't want to snap the clips off!  Be gentle.  With the clips, I find it helps to start at the rearmost one, and pop them out one at a time working forward.  

Now you've got the scoops off, there's just 4 more screws to go and you're done.

First, pop the two screws off the top of the tank, just forward of the filler:

Then the two screws at the front of the fairing:

And it's free!  There are no more screws or clips, you can pull the centerpiece and both side colored panels off as a single unit.  You may need to pull the seat-side bottom edges out a bit (it sits on rubber bumpers attached to the chrome bracket that holds the back of the tank down, so you have to lift the edges of the fairing out over those bumpers) and the front edges by the forks need to be worked around cables.   Just gently work the cover off, and voila!

 

I hope this helps someone.  The first time I did this, I took out WAY WAY too many screws, silly pushpins, and other such stuff.  In fact, the only reason you need to pop the scoops off is to get at the screws at the front of the fairing (11 and 12 above).  If not for those two screws, you could take the whole fairing off - scoops and all - in a single piece. 

 

[mjh937]

@Wintersdark, thanks for the great "how-to".  I made it sticky so it will stay on the front page and be easy for people to find. 

[paxx]

Thanks for this!! I find these write-ups substantially more useful over videos. Nice clear pictures and comments. Made getting my snorkel out a 10 minute job!

[Wintersdark]

On 8/10/2019 at 8:36 PM, paxx said:

Thanks for this!! I find these write-ups substantially more useful over videos. Nice clear pictures and comments. Made getting my snorkel out a 10 minute job!

Thanks!  I'm in much the same boat - I really prefer to have pictures I can reference while doing a job without worrying about scrobbling back and forth, and dealing with bad camera work/lighting/rambling guy/poor focus/etc. 

*Good* videos are ok, but very difficult to make requiring multiple people and expensive equipment.  

This is the magic of forums though.  Much easier to archive this sort of stuff.

[bartman5impson]

On 8/10/2019 at 7:36 PM, paxx said:

Thanks for this!! I find these write-ups substantially more useful over videos. Nice clear pictures and comments. Made getting my snorkel out a 10 minute job!

I don't know about the newer model, but on the <2017 fz07 you don't need to remove the fairings to remove the snorkel. You just remove the rider's seat and pull the snorkel towards the handlebars till it comes loose.

[paxx]

22 hours ago, bartman5impson said:

I don't know about the newer model, but on the <2017 fz07 you don't need to remove the fairings to remove the snorkel. You just remove the rider's seat and pull the snorkel towards the handlebars till it comes loose.

In hindsight you are probably correct. I wasn't sure how it was mounted so I removed the cover to make sure nothing was clipped in. Unless you have  a bendable screwdriver you need to lift the tank to get at the screws. Turns out it was just seated using the molded rubber. Could have just pulled it out.

[msb06c]

This just saved my ass big time. I’m super familiar with removing the old style bodywork from watching Jake the snake and turbo Twinkie a few dozen times. 
 

I went to yank my ecu today and realized I actually had no idea how to do it. Then landed here. 
 

pretty dope I got the ecu out removing *literally* 4 screws and took about 5 mins. Big improvement in the design over the old style body. Dropping it in the mail Monday, can’t wait... it’s gonna be a long week of not riding and sweet anticipation 

[Josh2019mt07]

I all ready  knew how to do this but stopped in to check out your how to and just wanted to say good job on this write up.  This is how more of them should be done. Love how you used the red circles and writing on the images to point out everything. Nice job!

[Eric Johnson]

Thanks for posting this procedure.  Just replaced my air filter with a stage 2 DNA kit. Followed your procedure and was a big help. Saved me a lot of grief.

[Predderz]

We need one for the 2021 model.. It seems different

[wobblywheels]

I've just done this on my 2021 MT07 to fit a tracker below the tanks. It was very similar to the helpful guide provided in this thread. There is an additional plastic strip in the centre which needs two screws removing at the bottom, clips popping out a little higher, then pull it back to release two pairs of clips, the higher ones clip into the top plastic section that covers the fuel filler cap.