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I have a 2003 ZZR 1200. I need some assistance on removing the body work. I've ridden open crusiers all my life so this machine is a first for me. Just some direction on where to start and what tools might I need? Thank you in advance.

Bike Bandit has a breakdown of all parts for that model.

Johnj wrote:Bike Bandit has a breakdown of all parts for that model.

John the intent of my question, or the answer I was looking for was "how" do I remove them. Like where do I start??? I appoligize for being vague. Thanks again!

You need a phillips headed screwdriver. Just below the front turnsignal I see a screw, plus two more behind and above it. There should be at least three along the bottom. And there's a couple in the front and maybe two on the bottom. Do you have a manual for the bike? What are you trying to do?

I'd grab a manual if you aren't sure of how to remove the body panels. Not for sure on the ZZR, but you'll probably also need a 4 and/or 6mm allen wrench.

The point is get a service manual for your bike. It's a valuable tool and the first thing I turn to for torque settings on bolts. Or dis-assembly instructions. The BOOK will tell you to remove the bottom pan if the bottom pan needs to come off while changing the oil. Or not.On my Concours I can drain all the oil out without dropping the pan, but the oil filter does require that the pan be dropped.

Thank you all. Service manual it is. Ride safe.

No problem, and feel free to come back! We don't bite... well most of us anyway... at least not too hard...

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