Finally did it....I only waited 2 years. As usual my decisions bewilder me. It was SO straightforward to do, I should have done this sooner. If you're patient enough and break up the wrapping of the wires - as you move towards the front of the bike, you can pretty much tuck them out of sight. Didn't even need to unplug any of the connectors. Took me 2 hours, but I really took my time and used a lot of zip ties Here are some different angles of it:

 

So really all you did was cut the casing off that held the wires together, align the wires with the frame, zip tie, electrical tape, remove the plastic cable tray and Voila?

 

Yup. It also helps that I'm kinda OCD about stuff I used a 2/4 piece of plywood to prop the tank up (unscrewed/removed the front Bolt and only loosened the rear). As I was strategizing on how to properly tuck the wires, I would....wrap wires in tape, lift the tank, remove the plywood, lower, check fitment - repeat. I did this maybe more than 10 times just to be sure I was wrapping them and zip-tying properly.

But yes....after 2 hours or so....Viola! The only thing I disconnected was the fuel line to the petcock so I could move it out of the way.

 

Looks good, really cleans up the lines of the bike


Kelsey

 

looks good , was thinking of doing that on my 48 but didn't want to lift the tank to make room...now I know it can be done

 

Looks clean. I ditched the tank lift on my Iron this winter, much better looking.