Do I Have To Completely Remove The Gas Tank...?
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Do I Have To Completely Remove The Gas Tank...?
I want to swtich out my handlebars for a different set that I recently purchased which are already wired internally and have all the plugs ready to go. Do I have to completely remove the tank in order to get to the plugs underneath or can I do with just removing the bolts and sliding it back? Do all the different fuel lines have enough slack for this? Thanks for any advice.
Forgot to mention that this is for a 2008 Crossbones.
Forgot to mention that this is for a 2008 Crossbones.
Last edited by Skeezmachine; Jun 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM. Reason: Added bike year/model.
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The fuel crossover hose will be the limiting factor. Doubtful you'll be able to get the tank out of the way enough to get at the plugs without yanking the hose. PIA but pretty much necessary IMHO.
Well, hell, I stand corrected. Looks like Jed has it dialed.
Well, hell, I stand corrected. Looks like Jed has it dialed.
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Sorry to say, I think Jed must have done something with his crossover. Unfortunately that darn crossover is the biggest reason to try not removing the tank.
Best way I know is to run the bike as far out of gas as you can, put a vice grip on one side of the crossover hose, move the bike out of the garage, and have a bucket and rags ready for the spillage that will ensue. Good luck!
Best way I know is to run the bike as far out of gas as you can, put a vice grip on one side of the crossover hose, move the bike out of the garage, and have a bucket and rags ready for the spillage that will ensue. Good luck!
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You might make it that way but I think you'll feel much better about your work if you remove the tank and make sure everything is right. Good time to make sure everything is secure and clean under there. Use some dielectric grease on those new connections too.
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theres a video on here somewere on how to slide the tank back far enough th do the wires and cables. Hope someone chimes in with a link.
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yeah the crossover hose is your biggest worry.. get the fuel as low as possible in the tank, but you'll still get more than a few ounces out of that crossover line, so get rags ready..i find that sticking a pencil in the hose then covering it with a piece of tape plugs up the hose easily enough, and a piece of tape or something over the spicket on the tank where the hose goes covers that easily enough.. but yeah, you can just lift the tank up to access the jacks, don't even need to slide it back, just up..
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You should still be able to slide the tank back. The hose should still give you enough room to move it back. Not the best way to do it, but it can be done.
Personally I remove my tank. As said above its a good chance to take a look and make sure everything is the way it should be AND a good chance to clean up under there.
I would get yourself some new fuel line for the crossover and then take two 8" vice grips and clamp one on each side of the hose after getting the rest of the wires removed and disconnecting the fuel supply line. Then cut the crossover hose in the center of the two vice grips and remove the tank, you can place it on a drain pan and let it drain out then put the new hose on after the tank is re-installed. Simple and no mess.
If you decide to go with a nice braided crossover hose with compression fittings to replace the current fuel hose like I did, the next time you do this job things get messier. The new hose looks great, but there is no simple way to remove it without getting wet.
Personally I remove my tank. As said above its a good chance to take a look and make sure everything is the way it should be AND a good chance to clean up under there.
I would get yourself some new fuel line for the crossover and then take two 8" vice grips and clamp one on each side of the hose after getting the rest of the wires removed and disconnecting the fuel supply line. Then cut the crossover hose in the center of the two vice grips and remove the tank, you can place it on a drain pan and let it drain out then put the new hose on after the tank is re-installed. Simple and no mess.
If you decide to go with a nice braided crossover hose with compression fittings to replace the current fuel hose like I did, the next time you do this job things get messier. The new hose looks great, but there is no simple way to remove it without getting wet.