Help with New tank and fender replacement on 05 Fatboy

kyFatboy · #1 07-03-2008, 04:11 AM

Just received my new tank and fenders for the Fatboy.&nbsp\\; The front&nbsp\\; and rear fender don't seem to be that big a deal to change out.&nbsp\\; How hard is the gas tank to change, haven't had one off before so any info will be a big help.&nbsp\\; Anything&nbsp\\; I need to replace before mounting the new tank?&nbsp\\; I plan on using all the old mounting hardware, will that be ok.&nbsp\\; Thanks for any help I can get, I have got to get it back together so it doesn't interfer with my weekend trip.

RockyTopRider · #2 07-03-2008, 06:22 AM

really isn't that hard. pick up a service manual and you can have it done in no time. hardest part is not scratching the new one while installing it...

mjmangus · #3 07-03-2008, 09:57 AM

Did the same thing recently on my Road King.&nbsp\\; Removing the fuel pump/level assembly can be tricky.&nbsp\\; You'll definitely want a shop manual for assistance.&nbsp\\; And an extra set of hands will help to keep you from scratching anything.&nbsp\\; You will need to remove the pins from the fuel gauge plug in order to remove it.&nbsp\\; You should be able to re-use all the original mounting hardware.&nbsp\\; Go slow and be careful.&nbsp\\; Took me about a day.

anubisss · #4 07-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Fuel pump is the only thing that is a pain in the azz.&nbsp\\; Everything else is simple.&nbsp\\; Drain tank, remove drossover, unbolt front and rear bolts, remove gas guage, remove fuel line, and swap it all over. &nbsp\\;