i just bought an 07 nightster and the previous owner painted some terrible design on the gas tank. i need help finding out the steps to remove the tank so i can paint it. thanks

 

- siphon the gas out of the tank
- disconnect the fuel line. its on the left side of the bike. disconnects like you would air compressor tools
- unbolt the tank (2 bolts)
- unscrew the fuel pump and carefully pull it out of the tank
- lift off the tank

this is how i did it when i repainted my tank. sorry if my expaination is confusing. i'm on meds right now.

 

if i cant siphon it can i pull the tank and drain it into a bucket someway

 

oh and it would probably be a good idea to disconnect the battery..haha

yeah you can drain the tank that way...its a little more tricky. its best if you can at least run your tank kind of low.

- disconnect the fuel line
- unbolt the tank bolts
- remove gas cap
- lift the tank off the bike and turn it over into a bucket.
- then after a majority of the gas is out unbolt the fuel pump and remove it

 

thanks

 

wat? we dont even get to see the bad design? haha

 

Yeah I got to see this, post a pic first.

 

ill try to get one