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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Anyone else have to lift the tank to get a socket on the back plug?...petcock is in the way for me>
 

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Nope. Not on an EFI model with a standard FL tank.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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No here too, stanard Fat Boy with EFI.

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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Nope. Not a problem here.

 
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 05:49 AM
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A box wrench or open end wont fit on there?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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A box wrench or open end wont fit on there?

Nope, I will post a pic tonight to show the problem I have. Could it be because its a 95?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Not on a 99 EVO with a Pingel petcock....
 
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Never had a problem, but can't use a socket, not enough clearance, have to use an open ended wrench.
 
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Can someone post a pic of the plug side.
 
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Here is what I'm up against, no open end wrench going to fit here. The front plug is no problem but look like I have to lift the tank...whats different from what you all have.



 
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