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This is what I was taught to do. I have an 07 Classic.
Have a little gas as you can in the tank. It will be easier to lift.
Remove the seat.
Remove Bear Claw. Left side chrome throttle body cover.
Unscrew front hex bolt. Yes it is a PITA. Go slow so you don't scratch the tank of strip the bolt head.
Take tank rear pivot bolt off.
Lift/wiggle up tank from rear and slide it back.
Rotate front of tank up so that the front flange clears the clocks and re-sit the rear like if you were to reinsert the pivot bolt. It will stay.
Lift the front of the tank and secure it up with the prop bar that is attached to the left frame tube.
The bike can be on the kick stand or secured upright.
If you are going to remove the black vent tubing, mark then with something so that you put them back in the same place.
Unscrew the fuel line. The tank should be free.
If you are doing that, disconnect the battery to avoid an explosion. Gas is explosive if a spark were to be made in it's gasses.
This is the first do it yourselfer procedure I learned. It has been very handy. I don't even bolt my tank down any more. Lost the bolt
No question is a silly question brother. Some people here can disassemble the whole bike and put it back together without a manual. Others like me just knew how to put gas in the tank when I got the bike. If you are still uncertain, call. That's what this Fine Group is all about... Unless we are ridding
Now playing in the garage is half the fun.
Ben; we have Toledo Bend on our list of rides to make.
Have a little gas as you can in the tank. It will be easier to lift.
Remove the seat.
Remove Bear Claw. Left side chrome throttle body cover.
Unscrew front hex bolt. Yes it is a PITA. Go slow so you don't scratch the tank of strip the bolt head.
Take tank rear pivot bolt off.
Lift/wiggle up tank from rear and slide it back.
Rotate front of tank up so that the front flange clears the clocks and re-sit the rear like if you were to reinsert the pivot bolt. It will stay.
Lift the front of the tank and secure it up with the prop bar that is attached to the left frame tube.
The bike can be on the kick stand or secured upright.
If you are going to remove the black vent tubing, mark then with something so that you put them back in the same place.
Unscrew the fuel line. The tank should be free.
If you are doing that, disconnect the battery to avoid an explosion. Gas is explosive if a spark were to be made in it's gasses.
This is the first do it yourselfer procedure I learned. It has been very handy. I don't even bolt my tank down any more. Lost the bolt
No question is a silly question brother. Some people here can disassemble the whole bike and put it back together without a manual. Others like me just knew how to put gas in the tank when I got the bike. If you are still uncertain, call. That's what this Fine Group is all about... Unless we are ridding
Now playing in the garage is half the fun.
Ben; we have Toledo Bend on our list of rides to make.
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