The problem with having those rivets or speed nuts as Mage showed, is that the windshield needs to be pulled to remove a fairing cover. Since my Fuzeblock is under the right side fairing, this just add to the steps required if I need to change a fuse. With those specific rivets missing, its 6 bolts and the side cover is off.
Ahhhh...OK, there's the rub.
Yes, I see now why you might want to leave the rivets out. You do not need to remove the windshield to get those out or in, although it does make it a little easier to do so. I raise the windshield and then turn off the bike while holding the up button so the windshield stays raised. Then using almost anything like what zarticus showed in his post (I've used bent stout paper clips) and a couple of rags shoved in the
lose a part here slots under the windshield the rivets can be removed or installed without windshield removal. However for fuse access, I can see why you wouldn't want to do that while on a trip or along side the road. So, with that understanding you now have my permission (
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