Specifications

Cycle parts
chap. 7
7-7
7
Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
REMOVING THE PASSENGER HANDLES
Place the motorcycle on the center stand.
Proceed with care. Do not damage the tabs and/or
corresponding tab slots. Handle painted parts
carefully, without scraping or damaging them.
Lift the saddle, see (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
SADDLE).
Using a small flathead screwdriver, prize off the two
rubber caps (8).
Unscrew and remove the two screws (9).
Remove the passenger handle (10) by turning it
inwards towards the vehicle.
CAUTION
REMOVING THE WHOLE SIDE PANELS
Remove the inspection covers, see (REMOVING THE
LEFT AND RIGHT INSPECTION COVERS).
Remove the passenger footboards, see (REMOVING
THE PASSENGER FOOTBOARDS).
Lift the saddle, see (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE
SADDLE).
Place the vehicle on the center stand.
Unscrew and remove the 3 screws (1).
Unscrew and remove the screw (2).
From the inside of the helmet compartment, loosen
and remove the fastening knob (3) of the light assem-
bly (4).
Gently lift the rear light assembly (4) away from the
side and disconnect the electric connection (5).
Remove the rear light assembly (4).
Unscrew and remove the 3 screws (6).
Open the side stand (for left side panel only).
Remove the license plate band screw (A).
Remove the side panel (7), complete with chrome-
plated strip, by turning it outwards from the vehicle.
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