Hey Rusty, glad you got it
UPDATE: Well I did get both fairings back on. 1) line up the front tab, 2) rotate around an imaginary axis comprised of the top edge, 3) slide backwards (while pushing inwards) onto the tabs on the radiator, 4) and finish with a swirl.
Sorry for the rant. I guess it did not help that its 90 degrees F in my garage (for you celsius guys 90-32=58*5/9=32.2C)
I believe Mythic when he says he does an oil and filter change in 30 minutes, but I think he is a motorcycle mechanic. It is not so easy for an accountant. But I did get the PCV installed and it was so worth the effort.
Hey Rusty, glad you got it. Next time just use a little silicone spray on the edges (and any other clip section as needed) of the parts such as at the front of the side piece along the edges (head light section), and it slips together real easy.
Plus as you noticed it's also the bit of an angle of the section towards the rear that helps lining up the front as the top screw hole section below the dash gets pulled back while clipping the radiator tabs. THE SILICONE SURE MAKES IT EASIER (for my self it works great).
The first time that i did it it was also a bit challenging, but as time has gone by i find it extremely easy. Just like anything else that we practice (had a previous post about not letting the fairings keep any one from getting the F.)
The reason that i prefer to remove the entire fairing, including the right side for the plugs, coolant, etc.. (including air filter). Is that i like to clean the engine (all the road crap/tar residue, etc., and inspect the wiring for any type of damage/being to close to heat,etc).
There has been a previous thread (i think it was by Jeffro) about the fairings and some one that had an issue with the right side coupling (electrical to the dash). I did post a few photos including extra protection around the coupling due to commuting in the rain. Note: photo below of reconnecting the coupling with the fairing removed is to run the engine/able to see dash without the fairing (this member had an issue of no dash power).
Cold weather: Also use a heat gun (great to heat up the tires as well when changing them on the ground with spoons) during the bit of cold weather that we get in the winter, it makes a huge difference.
The manual: none of the bikes manuals are simple, even too many mechanics, (Italian manuals are worst/to my self) so for us that do the work our selves it sure can get a bit frustrating at times, especially when pressing for time.
Am sure that i'm not the only one here that has other manuals way worst than this one.
To be fair, for example this manual mentions placing the cloth between the tank to avoid scratching (it may be in the little one, not sure right now as i type)
Some one had mentioned taking photos, and video: Absolutely a great way to take notes, and even recording some sections of the process (have deleted most of mine, after learning the process).
Hope this helps does interested.
Have a great New Year!