??? ref Fuel Tank removal during SE air kit install
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Sorry guys a search I did ref fuel tank removal. It seemed to yield only ref handlebars and wiring jobs which involves moving the fuel tank BACK a few inches.
In my case I want to install a SE Ventilator air cleaner kit on my Road King.
The instructions say to "remove the gas tank" to access two screws that hold a steel bracket in place to the heads which holds the OEM air cleaner in place. The fuel tank is in the way to remove these two screws.
My manual doesn't say it clearly as far as whether I can just LIFT up the rear tank a few inches to get a ratchet under there to get those two allen screws out. I think all I need is a few inches to get at those screws.
My question is: can I just remove the seat and then loosen the rear fuel tank bolt and lift up the rear end of the tank a few inches to do this? I don't want to have to depressurize the tank, remove the console, etc as this appears to be unnecessary if I just want to lift the rear of the tank a bit. Am I missing something or can I do it this way?
I don't want to start the job and then find out I can't do it that way. That determines how long it'll take to do the job and therefore when I can do it this week or if I have to do it on the weekend with more time.
Thanks!
In my case I want to install a SE Ventilator air cleaner kit on my Road King.
The instructions say to "remove the gas tank" to access two screws that hold a steel bracket in place to the heads which holds the OEM air cleaner in place. The fuel tank is in the way to remove these two screws.
My manual doesn't say it clearly as far as whether I can just LIFT up the rear tank a few inches to get a ratchet under there to get those two allen screws out. I think all I need is a few inches to get at those screws.
My question is: can I just remove the seat and then loosen the rear fuel tank bolt and lift up the rear end of the tank a few inches to do this? I don't want to have to depressurize the tank, remove the console, etc as this appears to be unnecessary if I just want to lift the rear of the tank a bit. Am I missing something or can I do it this way?
I don't want to start the job and then find out I can't do it that way. That determines how long it'll take to do the job and therefore when I can do it this week or if I have to do it on the weekend with more time.
Thanks!
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