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hockeyshifter · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:32 pm Post subject: Removal of the fuel gas tank

Well i have just searched 6 pages looking for tips on how to remove the gas tank.
both the OEM and clymer manuals are non discript.
can i please get your tips and hints so that i can compile an attack plan.

i have needed to remove the tank for a while but i am apprehensive .
i owned a cx500 and could remove the tank in under 2 minutes using just a socket wrench.

thanks
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

When my heated grips tried to burn my LT down I had the tank off in about 15 seconds. The guy I was meeting to sell some gear was quite impressed. Guess I was MOTIVATED by the smoke coming from under the gas tank. Shocked

I'd recommend running the fuel level down pretty low before doing it. Makes the tank lighte rand less chance for it to piss gas all over.

There's two posts at the rear of the tank where it mounts to the frame. There are C-clips on them. Pull those back off with some needlenose pliers. Then pull the rear of the tank straight up. It can be stubborn if it hasn't been done in a while. If so, take a piece of 1x4 lumber and gently pry it up.

If yours doesn't have a cup, you'll also need to pull the vent lines off of the rear of the tank before your pull it back.

Then you can pull it straight back. Undo the hose clamps at the front left. Remove the fuel pressure regulator return line first - the forward one on the left. (Iif it's been run recently there will still be pressure in the fuel system so you should let it sit for a while after running before doing this - either that or turn your head away.)

Then disconnect the line to the fuel rail - the rear line at the front of the tank. Be prepared to put your finger over it as it will leak gas. Place a towel on the ground and lean the tank up against the wall - otherwise it will drip out of the second line.
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Mystic Red · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject:

And seat off first.
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owrstrich · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject:

i hate f ing with the gas tank... cause of those fuel lines...

what about installing some shut off valves in those fuel lines...

j o
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Off the grid · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:

Make SURE you take off the side panels first!
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Jim · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

RAL88 · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject:

Also remember to get the viton o-ring and not the Buana rubber. The viton is made for harsher chemicals, the buana rubber will swell up with the gas and be impossible to get apart(mmmm how do I know this).

This is where I got mine. You need to order the four pieces seperate.

http://quickcouplings.net/osc/index.php?cPath=22_33&sort=3a&page=3
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject:

When I disconnect the lines off mine I loop them back so they are both "closed off".
I disconnect the front line off the fuel tank(from the fuel regulator) then connect it to the fuel injector rail.
Same with the pressure line (rear line on the tank) disconnect it from the fuel rail and connect it to the front stub of the fuel tank.

Saves some leakage and helps prevent getting dirt into the system.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:41 pm Post subject:

Just my .02:

Since I'm ALWAYS futzing with my bikes I've considered getting quick disconnect but in the end decided it was just one more thing to fail and at the prices some places charge.....

Since, unlike the 2Vs, the four valve Ks has some slack in the fuel lines the only time I ever remove the fuel lines is to clean the gas tank annually to make sure there's no water in the bottom corroding the seams. Aside from that I can pull it back and rest the rear of it on a stool next to the bike.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Jim · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject:

owrstrich · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:00 am Post subject:

yesser... thanks... i needs to score a couple of them... when my stimulus check arrives... lotts o dough for them little deals...

j o
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RAL88 · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:33 pm Post subject:

The size is 5/16" and these are brass. The ones from A&S are zinc and not as strong. I actually have one of the zinc ones on my bike because I bought that first before I found the brass ones. I will probably pick up another brass one since I don't think the zinc ones are as well made.

I had the plastic ones and they are worthless. I had both break removing them. This is where I also realized that they were sent with buana rubber and not viton.
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