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Originally Posted by ardy3491
Ok im planning on removing the tank tomorrow... this is my first bike and this is the first time i take a gas tank off a bike. Should i empty the tank out before removing it??
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No need to remove the fuel from the tank.
Remove the 2 lines from the back of the fuel switch on the tank. Be sure it is in the "RUN" position. A few dribbles of gas may be present but that is normal. Remove the bolt/bolts that hold down the rear of the tank. Gently lift the rear of the tank 2 to 4 inches and pull back towards the rear of the bike. While doing so you will have to wiggle the tank side to side a couple inches. One hand at the rear and one hand supporting the front of the tank. The tank will comes loose from it's small rubber saddles/cups as it slides back. It is simple and easy. Just take your time first time round and you will wonder why you ever worried about it.
Check out how the rubber saddles/cups and tank fit together. You will probably see indications where the tank rests on the frame when bolted down. Upon reassembly be sure no wiring or cables of any sort are pinched or crushed when the tank is snugged down.
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