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Can someone post a detailed step-by-step?
thanks,
Michael
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Michael, After me...
Before you start, figure out where you're going to put the tank once you get it off the bike. Remember that the petcock sticks down about an inch below the tank, and it's not a good idea to rest a full tank of gas on the petcock. I usually put a towel on my workbench, then put the tank on it so the petcock hangs over the edge.
If you've never had the tank off, before you begin you'll need to buy/find a small hose clamp to replace the stock clamp - you'll have to cut it off.
Take your time, make sure every move is deliberate, and you won't scratch the tank.
Ok, here we go..
1 - make sure the petcock is turned to the OFF position
2 - take the seat off
3 - remove the two bolts that secure the tank to the frame.
4 - gently pry the rear portion of the tank up and put something between it and the frame (I use a piece of s-c-r-a-p (editors don't like this word?) 2x4
5 - if you've never removed the fuel line where it connects to the petcock, gently cut the factory clamp off the fuel line, then reach in under the tank and pull the fuel line toward the right side of the bike until it come free from the petcock
6 - reach under the right side of the tank and remove the breather tube - a gentle, steady pull is all you need.
Now you're ready to remove the tank. Grabbing it with both hands, lift up and to the rear, clearing the recesses in the tank from the rubber bumpers on the frame.
It's that simple. Reinstalling it is a simple reverse of the procedures above.
Good luck!
[ This message was edited by: Hogtied on 2007-03-06 12:59 ]
