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Old 07-31-2014, 10:57 AM
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Gents,
I'm getting a new head unit installed later on today on my 2012 FLHX, and thought it would be the right time to finally run the power from my amp to the battery. In order to do that I obviously need to remove the gas tank, which I started doing.
Looks I have a possible problem. My bike has the Kuryakyn Heat Deflectors and also a Kuryakyn chrome Neck Cover installed by the previous owner. Both of these parts are attached by some adhesive, and they prevent me from removing my tank.

Any suggestions on the best/easiest way of removing those parts?

Alex
 
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If you can't pull them off, fishing line if you can get it behind. Or a plastic putty knife.

Goo Gone or Goof Off for the adhesive.
 
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Originally Posted by Muttleybass
If you can't pull them off, fishing line if you can get it behind. Or a plastic putty knife.

Goo Gone or Goof Off for the adhesive.

Like he said fishing line but first soften the adhesive using heat. If you don't have a heat gun, a hair dryer (though not as hot) will be better than no heat at all.
Also WD40 solves most adhesives so it may work to remove left over adhesive residue. Then remove the WD with rubbing alcohol.
 

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