Yeah, make sure you prop the tank up properly (using a 2x4 and a rag). I didn't have anything proper sitting around and I was too impatient to wait or get something, and even up using a pair of slip-joint pliers to give me about 7 inches. It's a bitch trying to wrap the wires with so little space, especially when the tank keeps falling.

Also, I don't think you have to disconnect the fuel line.

 

Nice info , thnx a lot

 

why do we want to relocate the coil and ignition?

 

you can just tighten the rear bolt a little when you have the tank lifted and it will not move straight up in air with plenty of clearance.

 

It's just something many of us do. I feel like it cleans up the lines of the frame and accentuates the cylinder heads - from the coil relocate, not so much the ignition.

One thing I really like about it is that it keeps folks guessing about the bike - not many Sporty's with coils and keys between the heads.

 

True, you don't for that, but I was suggesting the OP do so to get a good look around under the tank. You can only lift it just so far with the gas line in place.

 

ok, thanks!! more cosmetic than anything, that's cool. I will look into it some, I'm guessing that there are threads on this topic? I'll do a search...

 

I have 4.5" risers that curved towards the tank on my 05 1200 C and what I had to do was reverse the risers to lean forward instead and that worked out nicely. I also repleced my 4.5 g. tank with a 3.3 g. tank from an 883.
Word of advice: get straight risers and you shouldn't have issues with bars.
I'll have new pics very soon in my album.

Dave

 

You're going to have a much easier time if you disconnect that quick release fuel line. Just make sure you get it ALL the way back in or you'll be in for a surprise...

 

The beauty if raising the tank. (just did it to mine a week or so ago) is that all those wires running through those ugly plastic covers ('07 nightster here) now can be ran along the top of the frame, thru the tunnel in the bottom of the tank that is meant to straddle the frame. Only took me about 4 hours work to do that and the coil/ignition relocation the others have posted about. Could probably be done in less time but I didn't see any need to hurry.