Replacing the fuel tank shrouds can be a frustrating experience. Here is the method I use to make this process simpler.
1) After replacing the fuel tank, try starting the engine. If the engine won't start because you kinked the fuel hose, et cetera, you can remedy the problem before you put together all the plastic.
2) After you have verified the engine will start, place one of the fuel tank shrouds behind the upper engine guard.
3) Standing at the front of the bike, use your inboard hand to start the bolt which connects the tank shroud to the radiator strap. Tighten this bolt by hand for only a few threads. You want this bolt to remain in place, but you want it to remain loose, allowing movement of the shroud.
4) Place the top tank bolt into the shroud to hold the shroud in position. Also keep this bolt loose.
5) Flexing the shroud forward, tighten the phillps screw near the headlight. If you wish, you don't need to replace the second phillips screw under the beak. The headlight screw is enough to hold the front of the shroud securely.
6) Place the remaining bolts into position, but don't tighten them.
7) Tighten the bolt which attaches to the radiator strap.
8) Tighten the rest of the bolts.
Repeat these steps for the second, fuel tank shroud.