2009 SE Air Kit Install

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Mar 16, 2009 | 02:26 PM

SGLarry

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2009 SE Air Kit Install

I'm picking up tan '09 SG tomorrow and I have a question. I'm planning on installing a Screamin' Eagle Air kit an Monster Ovals (They're flashing the ECM with the Stage 1 downlad for me at the dealer.)
So I'm going over the instructions for the air kit and it says I need to use the digital tech and remove the fuel tank? WTF...do I really need to remove the gas tank . Can't I just put it on and go? (I take it the digital tech would be needed for the Stage 1 download which the dealer is doing.))

Thanks,
Larry

Mar 16, 2009 | 02:40 PM

vertigo14

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Fuel Tank on an 09 Touring HD is easy to remove...a bit heavy if you have a lot of fuel in it.

But you don't need too, just use one of them allen wrenchs that have a 90deg angle. Just be careful of the tank...

Mar 16, 2009 | 03:34 PM

dawg

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I PM'd you with the pictures and whatnot on how to get around removing tank.

Mar 16, 2009 | 03:50 PM

Johan96

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Congrats on the new ride!

Mar 16, 2009 | 03:56 PM

harleytuner

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You can gain some room by unbolting the rear of the tank and lifting it up and wedging a piece of wood under it, But as pointed out, you need an allen with a 90 degree bend in it. Or like I did, I cut about 1/2" off of an allen wrench and epoxied it into a 1/4 drive socket. Works real well.

Mar 16, 2009 | 04:06 PM

SGLarry

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Thanks to all and a BIG thanks to Dawg for the link and pics!

I figured there might be an easier way to do this...My ball end allen sets have been one of my wisest tool purchases. :-)

Mar 16, 2009 | 08:57 PM

ezriderpgh

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Congrats on the new scoot. The SE a/c will be a breeze. We should hook up sometime, I started a riding group and have near 30 members so far, even some females.