can anyone speak on the level of difficulty of removing the gas tank along with the inside components and then putting it all back together. any tips or tricks of the trade would be welcomed also.[sm=confused06.gif]

 

Simple job, self explanatory.

My best advice...drop the $58 bucks and get a Service Manual.

 

I would suggest you install quick connect in the crossover hose after you remove the tank. Yes, you should get a manual before messing with this.

You will lose all the gas so do it when the tank is empty. It is still a messy job.

Good luck.
Steve

 

Not too tough of a job, but the service manual helps.
A inch-pound torque wrench is kinda necessary to re-torque the
bolts that hold the top plate on the tank. Too thight and you'll
squish the rubber gasket out. Be sure to replace that too.
Getting the convoluted hose off the fuel pump is kinda a pain too.

 

Tips:
1. Get a friend to help.
2. Siphon out the gas as much as possible first.
3. When you remove the crossover line, have two pieces of3/4" heater hose to put over the removed line, andhave your friend do the same for the tank nipple.
4.Get something to drain the gas into also.
5. When the tank is empty, whoever has the best eyes looks up under the tank as the other person slowly starts working it off the frame.
6. Pay attention to where things are clamped and what is clamped.(I still have one extra clamp that I don't know where it goes)