So I'm trying to install the SE Stage 1 air cleaner kit, & am finding the instructions less than helpful. All the removal instructions refer me to the service manual, which I don't have.
It says I need to remove the gas tank?! Do I need to remove the arched shaped bracket that sits above the throttle body? I found some online instructions that were very clear (they didn't remove the gas tank), and they left it on, but when I put my new backplate on, it didn't sit flush with the throttle body. Grrrr …
Do I need to pull the tank to get to that bracket's screws?!

 

When I did mine, I did not remove the tank but the bolts are a PIA to get out. Next time I will remove the rear bolt and lift it up a little.

be safe jim

 

you should not have to pull the take to install any type of stage one air breather.Any one correct me if im wrong???

 

Yes you have to take the bracket off but you can do it with the tank on.

 

,Did not remove my gas tank or lift it just use a L shaped wrench and be careful not to scratch the tank! I noticed the same thing with the throttle body gap, when you remove the bracket it will fit perfectly. I actually put the screws back in after removing the bracket as well.

 

Okay, thanks. I pulled the screws so I could lift the tank up a bit; I had my boy hold it up while I found which Allen wrench it was and took out the screws. Then the backing plate fit perfectly! :-)

 

Just installed Stage 1 air cleaner on my '10 TG and removed the PITA bracket with allen screws that probably had more loctite than anywhere else on the trike. Also made it easier by lifting tank with a 2x4 under rear of tank--and remove fuel line quick disconnect.

Question is, what do you do with the plastic bracket that used to clip on to that metal plate or how do you remove it? There is a connector mounted on it that may be the TBW. '10 touring bikes have that plastic piece---don't know about everyone else.

 

I had to do the same when I installed the heavy breather this weekend. The bracket with the 2 allen screws was a pain with all that loctite. I am going to cut each end of the bracket off, have it chromed and reinstall it to hold the plastic clip in place. As it is it looks like something is missing or maybe just because I know it is.

 

I re-installed the two allen bolts once the bracket was removed. Then installed chrome plastic caps on the heads of the allen bolts.