I need to remove my fuel tank to run some wires for my audio system. I read somewhere I think that it is a quick disconnect on the left side (if sitting on the bike). When I disconnect the fuel line will the fuel in the tank empty out? Being that it is winter and the bike is being stored the fuel tank is full. I just want to know what to expect. I do have a service manual and plan on reading it but it is at the shop. Any quick guidance on how to remove the quick disconnect line from the bottom as well as will it empty out?
Thanks in advance

 

the fuel will not empty out from the quick disconnect but you probably have a crossover line from one tank to the other that you will have to deal with,I suggest getting a new line and cutting the original with a pair of small vice grips on each end to stop the flow of gas after cutting.

 

+1, I JUST removed mine yesterday and yes there is a crossover line in the front of the tank. That is where you will have to make sure you don't spill gas everywhere..... YES my tank was full also.

 

First - DO NOT cut any lines on your 2012 bike...this is "old school" maint. Your EFI bike does have a "quick connect" coupling and NO fuel will spill out after you follow the proper "purging" process. You'll read this in your service manual, but it's simply removing the Left side cover, pull 15A fuel pump fuse, start bike until it stalls & +3 additional seconds. This pretty much clears all fuel from the line(s) and then you pull the main fuse and start tearing into tank removal.

 

Also your bike does not have a crossover, but you have to remove the top center console to acess the fuel gauge/pump wiring and vent tube.

 

My bike is a 2013 and all I did was removed the tank without disconnecting the vent tubing and the gauge/pump unplugged from under the seat. No need to take the console off.

 

I just got in from doing the same thing for the same reason.

1. Remove the left side panel, remove the fuse cover and remove the 4th fuse from the top on the left. Try to start the bike to release the fuel pressure in the line. Most likely the bike will not start at all if it hasn't been started in awhile.

2. disconnect the electrical plug coming out the back of the tank, and the seperate the hose (not the gas line)

3. To release the fuel line push up on the round chrome piece and pull down on the line. The fitting is similar to an air hose.

4. Once everything is disconnected take the four bolts off the tank and pull it off. When you pull the tank off pay attention to the vent hose on the right size. I pulled my tank without inspecting the vent hose and now I have to figure out where it was routed.

Good Luck!! Easy Peasy!!!

 

and you don't have to purge the fuel - none came out of mine when I pushed up the silver ring and pulled the line off the tank. at most you'll get a little tiny squirt if there is residual pressure from running recently. if the bike has been sitting for a long time (winter storage) you're ok. no crossover either

 

Dont want to hijack the thread but does anyone know the route of the vent hose? I dont even remember where it is supposed to drain?

 

For those of you with the crossover, I bought these and put them inline. They have a positive connection and makes removal of the tank super simple and clean with no loss of fuel. A must do mod if you ever remove the tank and have the crossover. For $30 you can't beat it!
http://quickcouplings.net/osc/produc...ccef8b019fcff7
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