what's the best way to drain fuel tank on '03 soft tail std?

 

turn your petcock to "Off"..disconnect the fuelline from the bottom of the petcock.. attach new hose leading to bucket/fuel can away from the bike, turn petcock to "reserve" and let drain.

 

Thanks Jim, I'll do it that way.

 

no petcock on this model.

 

I siphoned what I could out of the tank. Then, I put my fuel cap back on, positioned a funnel & bucket under the fuel hose and slowly loosened it. When it cam off (and I was catching all the gas in the funnel) I unscrewed my gas cap and let the remainder of fuel drain into the bucket. Take your time and you'll be fine. Rush, and you'll get gas all over the f_cking place.

 

i use two needle nose vise grips and pinch both sides off then cut line in the middle...take tank off with fuel in it...then i drain, not a drop hits the floor...gotta buy fuel line but its dirt cheap and i buy 5 feet to last years

 

I do mine same as DB...... except you can use the extra fuel line and get a hose connecter to run the line down to a fuel can. Take off the vice grips and pop the gas cap so it'll drain quicker.