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Jul 27, 2008 | 01:47 PM

firefighter3666.

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Swapping Tins

Can anyone point me to step by step directions for swapping tins on my FXDBI?

Jul 27, 2008 | 01:51 PM

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RE: Swapping Tins

front fender...remove 4 bolts. tank...remove two bolts and disconnect wires underneath dash and disconnect crossover fuel line under frame and quick disconnect fuel line. Rear fender...remove 4 bolts.&nbsp\\;

Jul 27, 2008 | 02:06 PM

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Ok. I guess I asked for that. What's it take to swap the guts of the tank?

Jul 27, 2008 | 02:15 PM

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Tanks dented, planning on replacing it. Thinking of taking the opportunity for custom paint. I appreciate the help.

Jul 27, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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Fire I did it. I went from a FXD to a FXDB. It's not hard but you WILL need the manual. Disconnect the fuel line before you lift the tank off very important. The pump and filters are a little tricky to get out. I changed handle bars at the same time and ran wires internally just take your time.

Jul 27, 2008 | 03:44 PM

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front fender easy. 4 bolts.
align carefully before final tighten on install.

Jul 27, 2008 | 03:45 PM

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Rear fender. Remove tailight.
Wires have to come out of the fittings.
(explained here - https://www.hdforums.com/fb.asp?m=2711998 )
Pull the main wiring through conduit
then back thru the new fender.
Careful, dont overtighten the four fender bolts on reinstall.
etc