2003 ST - how do I get to the oil fill cap?

I've tried and tried and I can't get the silver cover off to access the fill port. I don't have one of the removable pieces on the fairing to make it simple. What am I missing?

Lift up on the rear of it then push it forward while pivoting the rear of it out away from the bike. The front of it has a couple of tabs that hook it onto the valve cover and the rear is secured by a peg in a grommet on the valve cover.

dduelin said:

Lift up on the rear of it then push it forward while pivoting the rear of it out away from the bike. The front of it has a couple of tabs that hook it onto the valve cover and the rear is secured by a peg in a grommet on the valve cover.

Click to expand...

CORRECT: Where the open slot is ( just out of view in Duelins' picture in post above), put 203 fingers in there and gently( firm pressure)...lift up and that part will "pop" off the pegs about 1/2". Then slide towards front wheel and the tabs then are clear of the holders. Sometimes you have to wiggle the piece past the
spark plug wires a little bit. After getting it off the 1st time....it'll make sense.

I put a little plumber's grease on the cover's grommet, makes for taking them off much easier and they won't just pop off, as long as you seat them properly!

SupraSabre said:

I put a little plumber's grease on the cover's grommet, makes for taking them off much easier and they won't just pop off, as long as you seat them properly!

Click to expand...

This is a classic tip....I'll do it today!