Howdy all.
Have an '07 springer.
I was removing the gas tank and following the advice the service manual gives, but they only way they call for draining the tank, required before removal due to the cross over tube running under frame tube, was to pop one end off, "quickly" plug the open end of the crossover tube and then "quickly" slide some 5/16" tubing over open end and let drain into gas can. Then, repeat for other side.

O.K., that works and all, but I basically had a Niagra Falls of gasoline all over the place while "quickly" plugging this end, capping the other end, putting tube on that end, pausing to take a sip of my old milwaukee, then capping that end, etc....

Ayyycarumba. Any other way. Even if you run the tank down, you are still going to get gas everywhere. What am I missing, besides not smoking while doing this procedure.

thanks.

 

I did it the same way. Spilled some fuel, but it was a pain in the *** more than anything. Not long ago I read on here about burning as much fuel in your tank as possible and then using two clamps, such as vise grips, pinch off the crossover line in two places. Then cut the linein between the clamps. The only draw back is the cut fuel line, but you willspill very little fuel if any and then youhave an excuseto get a braided crossover fuel line. I wish Ihad thought about this method.

 

go to homer depot and get a siphon

 

I did tht, but still used the vise grip method. Its almost impossable to NOT get at least some gas all over the front of the engine.
Just finished pulling the tank off AGAIN, because I traced a problem back to me being dumb and putting the wires back into the connector for the drivers side hand contorls 180 degrees out.
But I made one critical mistake and forgot to double check the fuel line from the pump. I though it was disconnected but it was still on and when I lifted the rear of the tank it broke the connection on the back of the fuel injectors off.
Now the garage stinks of gas (even empty tanks have some left in), the wife is ticked off, and I need a new fuel line.
Think I'm going to forget about working on the bike for the rest of the day. I think I can safely say I havehit my screw up quota for the day.

 

I've had my tank off probably8 or10 times now, and there is no easy way to do it. It's worse after you addthe braided crossover, because you can't visegrip the hose.Last timeI did it I decided to siphon it with a 4 foot length of garden hose and endud up swallowing about 4 oz of gas......yuck [:'(]Burped gas for the next 12 hours. Talk about a frigging mistake.....buy a pump siphon and just accept the fact you'll be spilling some fuel.

 

I bought a new fuel line, then cut the quick-disconnect off the old one and attached a longer hose to it. I just attach it to the tank and it drains into a gas can. It drains kinda slow, but keeps the garage from getting all stinky. BTW, It even works on my wife's sporty.
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I like that idea and I think I'm going to have a 'spare' quick connect soon.

 

I should mention, the fuel line cost about $45. When I first came up with the idea, I didn't think it was worth the money. But this winter I had to take the tanks off both bikes, so I figured I would spend the cash.
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Cech this thread out. I went witht the standard Harley Braided Crossover but if you plan on pulling your tank alot this might be a good idea.

http://groups.msn.com/harleytechtalk...essage=1192528


Mike
NY

 

Mike NY,
I read through the whole thread and it seems that because of the way the Softails fittings are angled its just not practical. There isn't enough room between the outlets to fit right. Too bad cause I kind of like it.