HOW - TO: Assemble / Disassemble Fuel Tank Guts

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Nov 11, 2008 | 01:01 AM

#11

JerseyDevil

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Thanks Mascman, great how to. I had a good idea of what was going on in there but with the photos it all makes sense now. Nice paint job btw.

Nov 11, 2008 | 04:40 AM

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glide05

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Thanks Masc -
I'm doing this soon - great pics.

Nov 11, 2008 | 04:41 AM

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glide05

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oh - new tank looks great!

Nov 11, 2008 | 05:26 AM

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Harley43147

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Thanks Mascman for taking the time to show this to us. Very informative.
Thanks again!!!!

Nov 11, 2008 | 05:38 AM

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Bobber Rider

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nice write-up Mascman

is there a filtering element there somewhere?
something that should be cleaned/maintained?

Nov 11, 2008 | 06:48 AM

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glide05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobber Rider

nice write-up Mascman

is there a filtering element there somewhere?
something that should be cleaned/maintained?

there's a filter inside the fuel pump.
should be detailed in the service manual.
i think it's a 15K mile replacement item - but don't remember off hand.
if you have things taken apart to this point - it's probably a good time to deal with it.

Nov 11, 2008 | 07:57 AM

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Mascman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by armybrat02

how do you get the stock fuel gauge off the tank? Does it just pull off?

Yes, it just pulls out.

Nov 11, 2008 | 08:03 AM

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Mascman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobber Rider

nice write-up Mascman

is there a filtering element there somewhere?
something that should be cleaned/maintained?

I believe it's on the bottom right of this pic:

The pics don't do the colors in the tank justice...may have to wait untill it's complete to roll it outside in the sunlight.

To all that get some use out of the How-TO...you are welcome and I'm glad to help out. That's why we're here!

Last edited by Mascman; Nov 11, 2008 at 04:34 PM.

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Nov 11, 2008 | 04:01 PM

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66cruiser

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Quote:

Originally Posted by armybrat02

how do you get the stock fuel gauge off the tank? Does it just pull off?

It pulls straight out.. don't twist it as you'll mar the plastic lense. Also on an '06 Street Bob, the wires go through a tube & come out under the tank to a connector. The pins have to be removed from the connector before you can pull the wires out through the tube as the connector is larger than the tube diameter. I just cut the wires an inch or so from the connector & resoldered & shrink tubed it back together.