[14wntr]

getting the side panels off are an easy matter that takes all of 5-8 minutes per panel. Remove the mirror (it just pops off) take out the three screws holding the air deflector and remove it. Pull the screw holding the panel. remove the turn signal and take out the two screws underneath. Take the tip over bar covers off and remove the screws under it holding the side panel. open the oddments box and take out the screws holding the cover that goes around the release button. Lift the seat to make room. Take out the screws holding the side panel. remove the screw that is under the seat where the panels meet. Take out any remaining screw I forgot to mention and pull the lock pin out of the rubber grommet at the back of the panel. now lift off the panel. There is hook tab that goes into a slot on the radio bat wing, try not to break it off getting too overzealous.
If someone elses two hands can do it, yours will too. Dont let that big girl intimidate you! You have to show her who's boss or she will take advantage of you (financially)

I think the canisterectomy and fuel tube may have been the first thing I fixed on my 2000.

 

[14wntr]

Just remove the bolts holding it in, unplug it and lift it out. Once its out, dismantle it and drive some gradually larger sockets through it to get it back in shape. It really isnt hard to do but just be carful not to break it. YOU CAN DO IT! I have faith!