going to be installing my new bars in a week or so but need to know if im going to have to take my tank off and if so anything out of the ordinary that i need to know to do it right? Thanks, John

 

You don't have to take your tank off.

 

Take your time its easy......Took me little under 2 hours,start to finish...

 

arent the handlebar control wires under the tank?

 

You can unbolt the tank and unhook the fuel line at the petcock and it will slide back out of the way

 

ok perfect thanks!

 

If I were you, I will take the tank right off. Why? What if you accidentally drop a tool, nut or bolt right on the tank? S h i t happens a lot.

 

Tank removal is not necessary. However I always cover my tank with a thick blanket to avoid scratching it up.

 

apes eh? how big? i had to take my tank off, makes life easier
especially with wiring,tank lift,extensions,throttle idle cable etc. etc.

 

You don't need to remove the tank. The first thing you do it disconnect the fuel line if it is injected. Drape the console over the front end. Put a rag over the rocker cover, when you push the tank back the fuel clamps will scratch it if you dont. Some wd40 between the tank and rubber frame cover helps.


2 hours from start to finish? I call shennanigans! I do it for a living and cant swap out bars in 2 hours.