Question for those who installed Carbon Parts

I don't know if I was lucky, but it was surprisingly smooth sailing. In general I hated changing the radiator shroud but it was more to how Triumph designed it, rather than any issue with carbon parts. I feel like radiator shroud is just a horrible design by itself. It is not just over engineered, but has some questionable choices how it chooses to hold on to the radiator itself. I think it is just nuts as a design on such an expensive bike, it is awkward and nuts. Did I say nuts?

Anyway, back to the topic. Again, I also thought that I am going to have some parts that don't fit, hole not there where they have to be, some odd too long - too short issues. But no. Was pretty good. Zero dialing in. And I bought most of my carbon in China too.

PS: My rear wheel huger is fake carbon, it was almost $200 still. That part was very problematic. I went for it because its shape goes with the bike's design, the carbon parts either too short or have a weird too narrow ending that is a weird choice. So, this plastic part is one I had trouble with, you'd think it would be easier to design but no. ~$200 for a plastic part and like 6 hours of dialing it in. Holes were not where they should have been - were offset, horrible bolts provided, very displeased.
I took a quick look at the rad. cover, and it didn't look to obvious how it comes off. I haven't looked at the manual, I'm still trying to decide if I want to start down the CF rabbit hole on this bike. But the exhaust kind of started for me. ha ha. Hopefully there's a decent explanation how it comes off. Otherwise, plastic tabs WILL be broken. :banghead:
 
I took a quick look at the rad. cover, and it didn't look to obvious how it comes off. I haven't looked at the manual, I'm still trying to decide if I want to start down the CF rabbit hole on this bike. But the exhaust kind of started for me. ha ha. Hopefully there's a decent explanation how it comes off. Otherwise, plastic tabs WILL be broken. :banghead:
on the early rockets there are 4 short bolts on the radiator so if you put a long bolt in there it punctures he rad.
 
Thanks, I'll pay attention. I think I'm gonna get the rad. shroud, and cap. And the gas cap. Quick $500. ... Shakes head..
The rad shroud is held on by a couple of screws at the top (you have to get under and look up to see them, plus a couple of push-pin plugs on the sides. Not too hard.

FWIW I went with CarbonFBR and got a lot of parts through them, all just replace what's there (cap covers are just that though - covers) and are good quality, low maintenance. When I got them CarbonFBR worked out the cheapest. I don't treat them any different to the painted panels on the bike and they show no signs of wear and tear. I basically wanted to go a more blacked out look. Since this pic, I've added carbon to replace the left side panel and the front red flyscreen as well:
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The rad shroud is held on by a couple of screws at the top (you have to get under and look up to see them, plus a couple of push-pin plugs on the sides. Not too hard.

FWIW I went with CarbonFBR and got a lot of parts through them, all just replace what's there (cap covers are just that though - covers) and are good quality, low maintenance. When I got them CarbonFBR worked out the cheapest. I don't treat them any different to the painted panels on the bike and they show no signs of wear and tear. I basically wanted to go a more blacked out look. Since this pic, I've added carbon to replace the left side panel and the front red flyscreen as well:
20230915_152834489_iOS.jpg
I ordered the Rad. shroud and fender sides. So, the "push pins" you mean the plastic rod that pushes into a rubber "doughnut" that you just pull out on? It separates from the black plastic piece below it? I found the little torx screws in top front. Two for each side. ...I guess it'll help when I see the carbon part.
 
I ordered the Rad. shroud and fender sides. So, the "push pins" you mean the plastic rod that pushes into a rubber "doughnut" that you just pull out on? It separates from the black plastic piece below it? I found the little torx screws in top front. Two for each side. ...I guess it'll help when I see the carbon part.
Yeah, like one of these:
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And from memory, the shroud is attached to the two lower side pieces which you unscrew and screw into the carbon upper.
 
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