Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Tank removal/assembly pros

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-03-2008, 05:57 PM
keno's Avatar
keno
keno is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Posts: 1,056
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Tank removal/assembly pros

So I have the tank off preparing to install new WO515 handlebars.Now since I cut the crossover tube, do I just get a length of gas line and two clamps and slap it back together or is there a reason to get a replacement part from Harley?
Thanks,
 
  #2  
Old 09-03-2008, 05:59 PM
rubiconMike's Avatar
rubiconMike
rubiconMike is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Carrollton, Tx
Posts: 614
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Fuel line and two clamps is all you need.
 
  #3  
Old 09-03-2008, 06:09 PM
Nostalgic07's Avatar
Nostalgic07
Nostalgic07 is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern, NJ
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yup...fuel line + clamps....Although, the SS braided fuel line does look nice, and it's the perfect time to upgrade!!
 
  #4  
Old 09-03-2008, 06:12 PM
CrawdadAZ's Avatar
CrawdadAZ
CrawdadAZ is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I've always been a "slap it together" kinda guy. Go for it. Just make sure you do a good enough job you don't have to take the tank off again down the road. It is gasoline after all.
 
  #5  
Old 09-03-2008, 06:24 PM
keno's Avatar
keno
keno is offline
Road Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Posts: 1,056
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Thanks much!
Now I just have to wait till Friday for UPS. Wild1 says I wont have to extend the wires and without the bars being here, it sure looks like it needs it. Oh well..
 
  #6  
Old 09-03-2008, 07:23 PM
jimmers1817's Avatar
jimmers1817
jimmers1817 is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,975
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Why did you cut the crossover tube. I have an 08 Heritage and when I took my tank off I didn't cut anything but the clamp. Reused the hose that was there.
 
  #7  
Old 09-03-2008, 07:49 PM
99embrey's Avatar
99embrey
99embrey is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Beaver Dam, KY
Posts: 435
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I didnt remove the tank or disconnect crossover, simply removed bolts and unhooked "petcock" and scooted tank back being careful not scratch the rockerbox covers. 07 softail
 
  #8  
Old 09-03-2008, 08:12 PM
Jerseytwin's Avatar
Jerseytwin
Jerseytwin is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Near U NJ
Posts: 398
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

+1 ....I bought the S.S. crossover line but I needed more than 5.5" (06 Deluxe), so I just bought a hand full of clamps. I used tile snips to tighten the clamp and pull the LEFT SIDE clamp, since there is more room to access it.

Tile snips




Originally Posted by jimmers1817
Why did you cut the crossover tube. I have an 08 Heritage and when I took my tank off I didn't cut anything but the clamp. Reused the hose that was there.
 
  #9  
Old 09-04-2008, 06:54 AM
ronyd's Avatar
ronyd
ronyd is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

+1 for the S.S. crossover line....nice looking and inexpensive upgrade...
 
  #10  
Old 09-04-2008, 07:10 AM
aviscomi's Avatar
aviscomi
aviscomi is offline
Grand HDF Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 3,608
Received 424 Likes on 255 Posts
Default

Where did you all get the SS cross-over line
 


Quick Reply: Tank removal/assembly pros



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:34 AM.