you have to grab the fairing down by where it mounts to the section just under the air box,with one hand on each side pull the plstics outward,like at 9 and 3.as your doing this slide the fairing towards the rear and once you get to a certin spot it will come free,do this caerfully,don't break anythig.and fyi,be careful when putting the fairing back on,it is very easy to get your fingertips caught under the sides as it is a very tight fit and it hurts like hell.hope this helps.