Tank Removal

[Berserker]

I think I had a good idea. Siphon, or better yet pump out gas. Then put bike on lift, with front tire higher. I may have done this once, or maybe it came to me in a dream. Not sure

[Sparky]

Well, the tank is off. And that was NOT a little bit of gas. That was a LOT of gas!!!

But, it's done and nothing is broken that I know of. I guess we'll find out when I put it back later this week!

Now lets just hope I can get my hands on the cables I need by Friday...

Oh, and Glazier, those quick disconnects are the way to go!!!

Thanks y'all for the input, patience and encouragement!!!

Originally Posted by Sparky

Well, the tank is off. And that was NOT a little bit of gas. That was a LOT of gas!!!

But, it's done and nothing is broken that I know of. I guess we'll find out when I put it back later this week!

Now lets just hope I can get my hands on the cables I need by Friday...

Oh, and Glazier, those quick disconnects are the way to go!!!

Thanks y'all for the input, patience and encouragement!!!

That would be nice....seeing as we are planning on riding Saturday...good luck!

[Thorns]

Use cardboard under tank like a trough to catch and drain gas to pan. Get an extra hand, pinch off hose at left side to middle of hose with small needle nose vice grips or clamps, pull off line on right side of tank and other person puts finger over tank outlet (you can do this yourself too), have piece of short hose with plug in end and slip over outlet and secure with small clamp. You plug hose with short piece of round pencil, and use small clamp to secure. Remove vice grips, and remove tank. You will have some gas spill but the cardboard will allow it to run in the pan, and not all over the engine. Gas weighs approx. 6.5 lbs. a gallon, plus the weight of the tank, and when you go to pick it off the bike you will be at an angle, so protect your back, and also, when pulling off tank be aware of the of the hose hanging off the left side crossover fitting. Reverse procedure to install. I have never drained the tank to remove, but YMMV.

Thorns

[Geezer-Glide]

Originally Posted by pa-glazier

I installed these quick disconnect fittings on my bike and love them. I think they cost me a little over $50 but to me they are worth it. I'm always screwing with my bike and have had the tank off many times. Geezer-Glide recommended them.

Yea, got the white plastic ones from Fast by Ferrachi right here in Philly. They're a lot less than $50, I want to say I paid like $25 for the plastic ones....... that included shipping.

[squish]

i replaced my crossover hose with the braided one when i had every thing off for paint. lets just say that it's not something that i would do on a whim.

[pa-glazier]

Originally Posted by Geezer-Glide

Yea, got the white plastic ones from Fast by Ferrachi right here in Philly. They're a lot less than $50, I want to say I paid like $25 for the plastic ones....... that included shipping.

I bought the shiny metal ones.

Found these on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrom...em310015714520





Where do you get black braided fuel line?

Originally Posted by pa-glazier

I bought the shiny metal ones.

Is that the 1/4" straight female and 1/4" straight male?

Are both sides valved?

http://www.ferracci.com/store/cart.p...t_detail&p=287

[pa-glazier]

Originally Posted by 8-Ball

Is that the 1/4" straight female and 1/4" straight male?

Are both sides valved?

http://www.ferracci.com/store/cart.p...t_detail&p=287

That's them but they are 5/16" not 1/4". Both sides are valved. Unsnaps in a second and no spills!