how to take the gas tank off??????? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

caz · 09-23-2007, 02:30 AM

can anyone tell me how to take the gas tank off.......??also the rear fender.
thanks.

Angusdog · 09-23-2007, 04:54 AM

1. Remove seats
2. Remove tank console
3. Unbolt rear of tank
4. Lift rear & unplug brown electrical connector (NB May not be brown on US models but prob is)
5. Unplug "dry break" fuel connector by squeezing tags together
6. Remove tank.
It is easier with as little fuel in tank as possible. Also it is easy to drop tank over the other side of the bike, so be careful.

No idea about the rear fender, sorry.

outlaw · 09-23-2007, 08:11 AM

REAR FENDER:
1. Remove seat
2. Disconnect elec connecter under seat
(the one with the wires going thru the fender)
3. Loosen fender strut bolts should be 5 on each side.
(the 2 on at the rear and the 3 around the seat area)
(they will be very very very tight so don't strip or break them)
4. It is best to have someone hold the fender as you take the 6 bolts at the front out.

I say loosen all 5 so you can manipulate the struts and not scratch your frame. Also, don't take the 4 in the back out at the same time. Some folks have had serious issues getting the steel support underneath to line back up. Only take out the 3 bolts on each side at the front

digitalbroccoli · 09-23-2007, 10:44 PM

having paint done? If not, find a way to do whatever it is you're doing without removing the rear fender. It's hell to get back on.

caz · 09-27-2007, 10:34 PM

yea having a paint job done........hope i can get it off.

caz · 09-27-2007, 10:37 PM

ive had that problem before of the rear fender not lining up........i was sweating bullets trying to put it back on.

Brad_M50 · 09-27-2007, 11:14 PM

I recommend a towel on top of the tank, as to avoid hitting the handle bars while trying to unplug the electrical connectors. They can be tough. Keep us posted of the work done.

caz · 09-27-2007, 11:41 PM

surely post pics as i progress........even thinking of getting rid of the chrome panel on the gas tank.

Mavman · 09-28-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caz

surely post pics as i progress........even thinking of getting rid of the chrome panel on the gas tank.

If I remember correctly, there's a few threads around here about doint that too.......GOOD LUCK!

09-23-2007, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
caz Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2007 Location: toronto,canada Posts: 150	how to take the gas tank off??????? can anyone tell me how to take the gas tank off.......??also the rear fender. thanks.

09-23-2007, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	REAR FENDER: 1. Remove seat 2. Disconnect elec connecter under seat (the one with the wires going thru the fender) 3. Loosen fender strut bolts should be 5 on each side. (the 2 on at the rear and the 3 around the seat area) (they will be very very very tight so don't strip or break them) 4. It is best to have someone hold the fender as you take the 6 bolts at the front out. I say loosen all 5 so you can manipulate the struts and not scratch your frame. Also, don't take the 4 in the back out at the same time. Some folks have had serious issues getting the steel support underneath to line back up. Only take out the 3 bolts on each side at the front __________________ Last edited by outlaw; 09-23-2007 at 08:15 AM.

09-23-2007, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	having paint done? If not, find a way to do whatever it is you're doing without removing the rear fender. It's hell to get back on. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

09-27-2007, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brad_M50 Clunked into first gear Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '06 M50 grey Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 205	I recommend a towel on top of the tank, as to avoid hitting the handle bars while trying to unplug the electrical connectors. They can be tough. Keep us posted of the work done. __________________ GO GO! GO GO! GO GO!

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09-23-2007, 04:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Angusdog In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: M50 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 120	1. Remove seats 2. Remove tank console 3. Unbolt rear of tank 4. Lift rear & unplug brown electrical connector (NB May not be brown on US models but prob is) 5. Unplug "dry break" fuel connector by squeezing tags together 6. Remove tank. It is easier with as little fuel in tank as possible. Also it is easy to drop tank over the other side of the bike, so be careful. No idea about the rear fender, sorry.

09-27-2007, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
caz Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2007 Location: toronto,canada Posts: 150	yea having a paint job done........hope i can get it off.

09-27-2007, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
caz Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2007 Location: toronto,canada Posts: 150	ive had that problem before of the rear fender not lining up........i was sweating bullets trying to put it back on.

09-27-2007, 11:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
caz Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2007 Location: toronto,canada Posts: 150	surely post pics as i progress........even thinking of getting rid of the chrome panel on the gas tank.

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