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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Currently performing 25,000 service on 08 FLHR. My maintenance schedule says it's time to replace Fuel Tank Filter (part# 61011-04A). Ok, no problem. After following Service Manual instructions it says I need a HD48646 Fuel Tank Cam Ring Remover/Installer to remover the assembly to get to fuel filter. Where can I purchase one? Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Have you tried to remove the cam ring by hand? I recently bought a secondhand tank and have everything I need to install it except that ring! My local dealer has never stocked one, but I will be trying my best to get away without a tool. I understand the tool costs around 70 bucks.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Found the tool through George's Tools. Yep, $72 without shipping. I bought one anyway since I'll need it again at the 50, 75 and 100,000mi servicing.
 
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Dawg says a hammer and a blunt object will do it.
 
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yup, gently tap the tabs with a blunt hard object and a mallet and it unhooks the cam ring from the tabs.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:12 AM
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yup, gently tap the tabs with a blunt hard object and a mallet and it unhooks the cam ring from the tabs.
I'm still waiting for a new ring for my tank. How easy is it to lock the ring in place by hand?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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I'm over 23K now and will be performing this maintenance soon on my bike. I'm hoping I'm able to do it without the special tool.
 
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It's not a biggie just do what dawg said to do i did this when i painted the bike!!
 
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Is this something only on the newer touring models. My 02 is just getting there 20+ (I just got it last year) and I checked my manual and it seems to be all normal tools.
 
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Originally Posted by wagsrk08
Currently performing 25,000 service on 08 FLHR. My maintenance schedule says it's time to replace Fuel Tank Filter (part# 61011-04A). Ok, no problem. After following Service Manual instructions it says I need a HD48646 Fuel Tank Cam Ring Remover/Installer to remover the assembly to get to fuel filter. Where can I purchase one? Thanks.
Special Tool my ***. I remember doing the same thing with a Car Fuel Tank. Where the Fuel Pump used to be in the Fuel Tank. I would lower the Fuel Tank and I would use a wide tip screw driver and a rubber mallet and "tap tap tap" the locking ring off.
I will be doing the same next month. I'm at 20,115 Miles now.
 
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