That is really helpfull din't think about the pipe grips.

hope to get it off this afternoon.

Thanks guys this forum is great, really close community.

Here are some photos of my RVF had it back in 98.

http://www.motorcyclelane.com/rvf24.jpg
http://www.motorcyclelane.com/rvf27.jpg
http://www.motorcyclelane.com/rvf28.jpg

James