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GBHummer125 01-12-2015 06:33 AM

Lifting the gas tank
 
If I want to change the spark plug wires, what is involved in lifting the tank out of the way. I see no way of replacing the back plug wire without lifting the tank out of the way, any suggestions or ideas out there? thanks

Tyrel M. Hanson 01-12-2015 06:35 AM

When I lifted mine, I unbolted it and just set a chunk of 2x4 underneath it while I was in the workspace. Although may not be preferred by all, it worked. :icon_clapclap::icon_clapclap:

shackdaddy 01-12-2015 08:44 AM

Remove the front tank bolt and loosen the rear bolt. Then sit a 2x4 or something similar underneath it as stated above. That should give you more than enough room. You could also just get a tank lift and coil relocate and never have to deal with not having room again.

PSU 01-12-2015 10:29 AM


Originally Posted by shackdaddy (Post 13587249)
Remove the front tank bolt and loosen the rear bolt. Then sit a 2x4 or something similar underneath it as stated above. That should give you more than enough room. You could also just get a tank lift and coil relocate and never have to deal with not having room again.

I support this.

Johhny51273 01-12-2015 06:06 PM

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As others have mentioned get the coil relocation kit if you're going through the trouble. Here's my 1200C with the relocation done without the tank lift.

DK Custom 01-12-2015 06:34 PM

Here's a link on various options on Coil relo kits and tank lifts-

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Spor...n-Kits_c12.htm

Johhny51273 01-12-2015 09:55 PM


Originally Posted by DK Custom (Post 13589114)
Here's a link on various options on Coil relo kits and tank lifts- http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Spor...n-Kits_c12.htm

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This is where I got my kit! The kit from DK and the step by step thread here makes it a breeze! DK also has the F4 tape if you're doing the tuck.

Martow 01-13-2015 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by shackdaddy (Post 13587249)
Remove the front tank bolt and loosen the rear bolt. Then sit a 2x4 or something similar underneath it as stated above. That should give you more than enough room. You could also just get a tank lift and coil relocate and never have to deal with not having room again.

Perfect response, fully supported.


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