The beak thing

[cooltshirt]

So I am thinking of de-beaking my 2016 650 XT.
As far as I can see this is the part I need
https://japan.webike.net/products/24729748.html
Also pictured below.
Has anyone done this?  How much dismantling is required and is the new non-beak a direct fit? ........... I suspect the whole fairing assembly has to come off.

Please no beakist comments as I know the moderator won't tolerate any such thing. 

[Fat Rat]

I salute you sir!

[Gert]

Perhaps you can enquire from https://www.suzukipartsnation.com/oemparts/a/suz/6005c1a487a8660acc461dae/cowling-body-dl650al6-e03, wrt part #28 availabllity (COVER, COWLING INNER  94461-11J00) ?
A parts diagram of the beak may give some insight on how to remove, https://www.suzukipartsnation.com/oemparts/a/suz/6005c1ab87a8660acc461db1/cowling-body-dl650xal6-e03

[cooltshirt]

Thank you ......... I have looked there and it gives me confidence that I am seeking the right part. But hopeful that someone here has done this and able to give me a few pointers.

[Upt North]

Leave your nose alone. Have you ever heard anyone say that duck would look better without a beak?

[Rixington43]

It very much looks from the diagrams like the beak/cowling locates on a few pegs and are then just held in with pop rivets. If it's anything like the early gen models then that cowling will come off in isolation without removing any fairings (front or side). The DL650AL2 service manual in downloads shows how to remove the non-beak cowling and it shows that step as prior to any fairings being removed.
A member on here "Rallymad" de-beaked theirs the other year so might be able to help if you send a DM, they've not been online for a bit but a DM might go to their email.
https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=35715.20

I must say that I'm not anti-beak across the board but the one they grafted onto that gen of 650 is an abortion, you'll be pleased I'm sure ;)

[Fat Rat]

The beaks are starting to look less ridiculous as the V-Strom evolves (still ridiculous though), but the Gleek just looks like someone added a beak for a dare. 

Can we have a before and after shot please?

[cooltshirt]

Thanks for the replies ..... the post by Rallymad suggests it is doable but fiddly and of course the incentive of free vstrom.co.uk stickers is irresistible. 
I think I will order the part and go from there (I'll take pics) ......... MOT first though. Priorities.

[purplebikeunicorn]

cooltshirt - if you're ordering from Webike make sure to top up on little bits and bobs you need, such as some shinier screws or light bits. They're ridiculously cheap compared to fowlers or any of the other EU suppliers, and you might have some extra shipping to use up before it jumps to the next tariff!

For instance, last time I ordered from them I ordered the brake pad shims, some pad pins, a replacement rubber cover for the clutch adjuster (with handguards), etc.

[cooltshirt]

Thank you ........ I looked at that and discovered that any more than a few plastic clips tipped the P&P over to the next level.
But I will get clippy things

[Rusty Nuts]

Careful with the plastics round the headlight, they're quite flimsy when not all clipped together.