Swapping tins soon and need some feedback

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I recently picked up a set of tins in Phantom Black to replace the Cardinal Red parts that my '05 Rocket III came with.

I used the Search option here on R3 Owners.com and found a couple of threads that deal with the swap issue.

1. http://www.r3owners.com/viewtopic.php?t ... =fuel+tank

2. http://www.r3owners.com/viewtopic.php?t ... =fuel+tank

Changing out the petrol tank is my main concern, and I really need to find out what gaskets and washers should be replaced BEFORE I tackle this project. (Note: My R3 is a 2005 and previously owned, and I can only assume that these parts were never removed or replaced.)

Fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit gasket is one issue. Also, something about banjo washers on fuel line hookup is another.

If anyone here has some helpful suggestions, please post them.

Thank you all!
 
I just did it a week ago, didnt replace the gasket or washers just reused the old ones. I have done 100miles so far no leaks. The only tricky bit is getting the float out the tank as you remove the fuel pump assembly. A piece of wire with a hook on one end about a foot long is very handy.
 
I didn't replace any parts either. I just disconnected the lines and the electrical adapter from the bottom of the fuel tank, and then MARKED and disconnected the two breather lines.

Then just remove the tank by disconnecting the front (obviously this would already be done) and removing the single pivot bolt in the rear just beneath the rider's seat.

Other than that, its just a matter of removing all the little bolts for the pump assembly, carefully sliding out the housing, and repeating everything in reverse.

It seems intimidating, but once you start taking parts off, it comes along very easily.
 
Like Skip says you can get away without renewing ther gasket where the fuel pump goes into the tank. Should you decide to change out this gasket it will cost you approx 15 bucks. Just make sure you replace the two (10mm ID) aluminium crush washers that are used to seal the fuel line banjo fitting.
 
yep, same here, I took mine all apart to get it painted...

you might want to go ahead and change the fuel filter, I can't remember the part number but I posted it somewhere, I used a non triumph fuel filter from an automotive application..
 
Regulator is right about the filter and as long as its out a nice Walbro 342 fuel pump would help for any future horse power mods. If your never going above 6500 rpms then don't worry about the pump. if you are then change it as you don't want to run into a lean condition from lack of fuel.
 

Sounds like a wire coat hanger would work for that.

Thanks!
 

Thanks, Geek_Law! You make it sound easier than I had imagined.
 
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