Fuel Tank Filter Removal
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,244
Likes: 3
From: Stamford, CT
The tap tap tapping should be done with a BRASS PUNCH to eliminate the possibility of a spark.
4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 1
From: Oklahoma City
This is what worked for me.
Gents, not really an expert here! But here's how I was able to remove and re-install the top cap retaining ring without banging on the tank, or getting that expensive ring removing tool. You will need to get the biggest adjustable pliers you can find at a local shop which won't cost you the price of the ring tool, and in my opinion, safer than banging on the tank. I think mine cost me around $20 at a local car part store. Also, some Harley shops has been known to scratch the tank even when they use the proper tool has they don't pay attention to details and don't use anything to protect your tank. Just saying as it happened to a friend of mine and the shop told him it was a normal thing when they remove that ring... BS if you ask me!!!
All you need is a way to protect the tank. I used packing foam sheet that I got laying around. Cardboard, or thick clothes could probably do. Also, you can use painter's tape and tape the whole top part of the tank (That is what I used the 1st time). The good thing about using those huge pliers is that you will probably use that tool for something else instead of buying an expensive tool that you may use once every couple of years.
When using those pliers, all I did is put the ring tabs in the last teeth/groove of the pliers, put my hand under the jaw part (again to protect the tank in case of slippage) and slowly rotate. I used some lubricant (WD40) where the tabs are to make the ring slide off and on easily. And Voila!!! It worked really well for me and the WD40 made the ring slip on/off easily.
I hope this help someone with this issue. I hate that Harley likes to use special tools on stupid things so they can tell customers that only their shop can do it!!!
G
All you need is a way to protect the tank. I used packing foam sheet that I got laying around. Cardboard, or thick clothes could probably do. Also, you can use painter's tape and tape the whole top part of the tank (That is what I used the 1st time). The good thing about using those huge pliers is that you will probably use that tool for something else instead of buying an expensive tool that you may use once every couple of years.
When using those pliers, all I did is put the ring tabs in the last teeth/groove of the pliers, put my hand under the jaw part (again to protect the tank in case of slippage) and slowly rotate. I used some lubricant (WD40) where the tabs are to make the ring slide off and on easily. And Voila!!! It worked really well for me and the WD40 made the ring slip on/off easily.
I hope this help someone with this issue. I hate that Harley likes to use special tools on stupid things so they can tell customers that only their shop can do it!!!
G
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 370
Likes: 1
From: Long Island NY
He has only a few posts so it was probably dumb luck, but I'm glad he did. I learned something.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,138
Likes: 457
From: Littleton CO
Doesn't everyone always say "Why didn't he use the search feature instead of starting a new thread." Here he probably did just that and you are giving him **** for that. Geesh what do you want?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,449
Likes: 46
From: Roswell, GA
Honestly, I was curious since I've asked this same question in the past and I wish he would have replied with more detail.
An alternative is to start a new thread, supply information, and copy and paste the link to the older thread.
Carl
An alternative is to start a new thread, supply information, and copy and paste the link to the older thread.
Carl