Does the tank have to come off to remove the throttle body bracket?

 

Every bike before my '14, I removed the rear tank bolts and propped the rear of the tank up with a board.

My '14 I couldn't get the screws broke loose, so I removed the tank.

It is really simple to do, especially if the tank is near empty.... I did it with a near full tank, and didn't disconnect the wires, just had my son lift the tank straight up from the left side, I removed the bracket, then we set the tank back down.

 

Ok, so you didn't have to take the fuel line off either?
I have a 3/4 tank.

 

the fuel line pops right off, if you push the collar up, and GENTLY tug on the hose it will come right off.

 

You can remove it without taking off tank, but its much easier and quicker if you do. The tank is a snap to remove as others have mentioned

 

I lifted the rear of the tank. Take out the bolt and I propped the tank up with the stock filter and had just enough room. I used a allen head socket if I remember right.

 

Thanks.
I just lifted it enough..Didnt have to mess w/ gas line.

 

If you do have to remove the fuel line, it literally takes 2 seconds to remove, and another 2 seconds to install. Have a rag in your hand, because you will have a couple drops of gasoline drip out.

 

I got mine off without touching the tank. However I have removed the tank and its super easy. HD recommends though that you run the bike after disconnecting the fuelpump before removing the quick connect gas line.

My Steps for tank removal:
1. Remove console
2. Remove hoses and connectors near the gas cap
3. Start the bike and run till it dies. <10 seconds
4. Remove the fuel line by pushing up on the silver collar and pulling down on the connector. Literally less than 3 drops of gas should come out.
5. Remove the rear tank bolts
6. Remove the front tank bolts
7. Lift tank and set it aside.

Even if the tank is rather full it is not that heavy.