Squeaky Gas Tank--96' Road King
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Squeaky Gas Tank--96' Road King
Like the title says, my gas tank has developed a squeak that is driving me nuts. I torqued the front mount down a bit a bit and it did help a little but still squeaks enough to drive me to drink. (oK, that ain't all bad 
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Before I really put the muscle to the bolts on the front tank mount, I thought I better pause and see if the forum minds have a better solution. I am concerned that the rubber grommets on the bracket may give if I torque them down too much.
Thoughts?
)Before I really put the muscle to the bolts on the front tank mount, I thought I better pause and see if the forum minds have a better solution. I am concerned that the rubber grommets on the bracket may give if I torque them down too much.
Thoughts?
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Like the title says, my gas tank has developed a squeak that is driving me nuts. I torqued the front mount down a bit a bit and it did help a little but still squeaks enough to drive me to drink. (oK, that ain't all bad )
Before I really put the muscle to the bolts on the front tank mount, I thought I better pause and see if the forum minds have a better solution. I am concerned that the rubber grommets on the bracket may give if I torque them down too much.
Thoughts?
)Before I really put the muscle to the bolts on the front tank mount, I thought I better pause and see if the forum minds have a better solution. I am concerned that the rubber grommets on the bracket may give if I torque them down too much.
Thoughts?
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The square rubber muffler support inserts at the rear?
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The grommets appear to be in decent condition.
I'm 99.997% sure its the gas tank. I push down on it while riding and the squeak goes away. There is a little play going on. I was able to reduce the noise by tightening the bolts on the tank mounting bracket. I just didn't want to over tighten and crush the grommets.
I will try the WD-40 and re-tighten.
I'm 99.997% sure its the gas tank. I push down on it while riding and the squeak goes away. There is a little play going on. I was able to reduce the noise by tightening the bolts on the tank mounting bracket. I just didn't want to over tighten and crush the grommets.
I will try the WD-40 and re-tighten.
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