>> The newer parts manual references 3 skins: one from frame A to frame C (alumininum, early models, I assume) one from frame A to frame B (stainless, retrofit?) and one from frame A to frame C ( stainless, later models)
I think you meant to say "and one from frame A to frame B ( stainless, later models)" The difference between the two stainless skins is the location of the hole for the filler neck. I've attached a photo that shows the location of the stainless skin. The correct way to install it is to cut out the aluminum skin and rivet the stainless skin in its place. I agree that installing the stainless over the existing aluminum skin is a good idea but there is no approval basis for that procedure, so you are on your own as far as that goes. John Cooper Skyport Services www.skyportservices.net _____
