well ok I hadn't broken out my internet calculator but still nonetheless, it gets heavy.

heavier it is, easier it is to mistakenly slosh the fuel around and wind up hitting something with the tank which will then leave you feeling like you've had a very bad day.

 

Easier to remove than the softail tank with that PIA crossover line!

 

Dad was a pilot...


so, really the lesson is- pick your landing for any parts removed from the bike, whether tanks, fairing or saddlebags.

For my tank, I usually put a packing blanket down on the bench, with a block under the rear to keep weight off fittings.

my saddlebags have 4 stick on rubber feets on the bottom, I can set them down anywhere, garage or roadside.

mike

 

Great idea,low profile rubber feet? Pics?

 

I did the same thing with rubber bumpers available at home depot. they were clear so I just painted them black to match the bags. I think they are about 3/8 tall...

 

Someone had posted a step by step process to remove fuel tank a few weeks ago. I think it had 8 steps or so. Searching is returning everything but nothing if you get my drift.

Can someone repost if it can be located please?

 

Go over to roadglide.org. Frank Drago has a great post on it there with pictures.

 

Thanks. I winged it. Cake. A bit harder to uncouple the quick disconnect than I expected. It was a bit stubborn but finally decoupled. A drop or two of gas at best. Preparing for my 107 build and that was step two after seat removal.

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I'm preparing to remove the tins on my '10 SG for painting so this is very helpful. Thanks guys!

 

03 Roadking gas tank removal (fuel injected) much different? I have to change throttle cables..