RE: Gas tank

["Davis Eichelberger" <davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug's right on removing the tank, but if all you need to do is replace the
battery, you don't need to remove the tank.  Remove the trim, remove the bolt,
raise rear of tank, prop it up, change battery, lower tank, reinstall bolt,
replace trim.  

Davis Eichelberger
SW Virginia
'96 R1100RT
ex R1100R


> 
> 	You'll need to deal with the fuel line dumping fuel (I 
> have quick connects). A needle vice grip with two sockets 
> works. A clamp could work too. Remove all the plastic. There 
> are two small vent lines, disconnect those. They will be 
> right next to each other. Disconnect the fuel pump. This will 
> be to the right of the tank support bar. Plug opens to the 
> front of the bike. Secure front wheel so it doesn't bump the 
> tank when making the crucial removal. Obviously the fuel tank 
> support bolt has to come off. Tank is ready to come off.
> 	Try to take note how the tank comes off in the front. 
> After you get the tank off, look on the frame for the rubber 
> mounts. On the tank there are the sideways U shaped points 
> that engage the rubber mounts. It is easy to go OVER the 
> rubber mounts. After you get the back on, make sure 
> everything is engaging correctly into the rubber mounts. Be 
> VERY careful (but don't get
> rattled!) about hitting the battery against the + on the 
> battery. I'm not sure exactly how, but I fried the fuel pump 
> wire years ago. I did this at the BMW dealer who screwed up 
> the tank to rubber mounts correctly. I guess this is why I 
> don't just let everyone (everyone?) work on my bike.
> 	Good luck Matt and if you have questions, that is what 
> this forum is for.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-oilheads@xxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Matthew Bolduc
> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 3:32 PM
> To: oilheads@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Gas tank
> 
> 
> I am going to install my new Odyssey battery in my '00 Roadster.
> 
> Can someone give me good directions as to how to safely 
> remove / move the gas tank in order to do so?
> 
> Any info will be appreciated.  Reply either off or on list.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Matt Bolduc
> Winfield, Pa.

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