Any tips on removing the fuel tank?
Any tips on removing the fuel tank?
I need to remove the fuel tank on my 2017 Low Rider this weekend to do some work on the bike. I am installing some accessory wiring and want to run the wires along the frame so it is done right.
I have a shop manual and have been watching some videos on YouTube on draining the fuel.
I am getting some tools I need, along with new fuel line and fuel injection clamps that I will need to remove and drain the fuel and replace the crossover line. I have only about 1 gallon of fuel in the tank so that is good.
I would add a quick disconnect, but I don't plan on removing the tank again and don't like the way they look at that location on the bike.
If you have one on your bike and want to share pics that may change my mind I would love to see them.
I am wondering if there are any tips you may have on dis-connecting the wiring and removing the tank, along with installing the tank that may make it an easier task.
Thanks in advance.
I have a shop manual and have been watching some videos on YouTube on draining the fuel.
I am getting some tools I need, along with new fuel line and fuel injection clamps that I will need to remove and drain the fuel and replace the crossover line. I have only about 1 gallon of fuel in the tank so that is good.
I would add a quick disconnect, but I don't plan on removing the tank again and don't like the way they look at that location on the bike.
If you have one on your bike and want to share pics that may change my mind I would love to see them.
I am wondering if there are any tips you may have on dis-connecting the wiring and removing the tank, along with installing the tank that may make it an easier task.
Thanks in advance.
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I need to remove the fuel tank on my 2017 Low Rider this weekend to do some work on the bike. I am installing some accessory wiring and want to run the wires along the frame so it is done right.
I have a shop manual and have been watching some videos on YouTube on draining the fuel.
I am getting some tools I need, along with new fuel line and fuel injection clamps that I will need to remove and drain the fuel and replace the crossover line. I have only about 1 gallon of fuel in the tank so that is good.
I would add a quick disconnect, but I don't plan on removing the tank again and don't like the way they look at that location on the bike.
If you have one on your bike and want to share pics that may change my mind I would love to see them.
I am wondering if there are any tips you may have on dis-connecting the wiring and removing the tank, along with installing the tank that may make it an easier task.
Thanks in advance.
I have a shop manual and have been watching some videos on YouTube on draining the fuel.
I am getting some tools I need, along with new fuel line and fuel injection clamps that I will need to remove and drain the fuel and replace the crossover line. I have only about 1 gallon of fuel in the tank so that is good.
I would add a quick disconnect, but I don't plan on removing the tank again and don't like the way they look at that location on the bike.
If you have one on your bike and want to share pics that may change my mind I would love to see them.
I am wondering if there are any tips you may have on dis-connecting the wiring and removing the tank, along with installing the tank that may make it an easier task.
Thanks in advance.
I bought this FuelTool transfer tool years ago and it's friggin fantastic! I carry it on the road just in case and end up using it every winter since I'm always pulling my tank. Here is a set of good-enough quality hose clamps (again, in use for years!) and finally a set of vacuum caps that just happens to have the exact size for the cross over bung
- Hook up the FuelTool, start the bike and use it just like a gas station to hand out gas to your friends and family. Bonus points for removing the front tank bolt and tipping the tank backward while dispensing.
- Use the smallest allowable clamp from the set to pinch the crossover hose closest to one bung or the other, I usually do the right side.
- Fold a bath towel to a thickness that will fit underneath the left crossover bung and the top of the engine but not get in your way. Break the OEM hose clamp. Grab the end of the hose with one hand with the appropriately sized vacuum cap in the other. Yank like heck to get the hose off and slam that vacuum cap on the bung ASAP.
- Dry hands, have a beer. Avoid smoking for an hour.
EDIT: I missed your question about wiring. All the wiring is in the dash, once you remove it and unplug everything there is one wire that comes up under the tank for the fuel gauge, just unplug before lifting the tank off. Having a few soft, clean bath towels lying around is very helpful from propping the tank for support, etc.
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[QUOTE=flyboyron;22269989. I am installing some accessory wiring and want to run the wires along the frame so it is done right..[/QUOTE]
adding wiring has caused issues for more than one rider.
I suggest you double / triple pay attention to your connection methods and routing
I prefer to run the wires in corrugated wire loom and cover that with shrink tubing
JMO
adding wiring has caused issues for more than one rider.
I suggest you double / triple pay attention to your connection methods and routing
I prefer to run the wires in corrugated wire loom and cover that with shrink tubing
JMO
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No need to drain the tank if you aren’t changing your fuel filter. Pull the hose off one side after you pry the factory clamps and shove a vacuum cap on the stub. Hold your thumb over the hose end to spill minimum gas. Repeat for other side. You will loose a little gas so do this on the driveway, not in the garage. Remove the fuel pump fuse, start bike and let it run till it dies to purge the pressure from the tank then Disconnect the fuel line quick connect and unplug fuel gage wire from bottom of tank. Remove hardware, front and rear of tank. Lift tank off bike.
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