miscott
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Keep the rubber side down and hang on tight!
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« on: August 25, 2012, 05:20:03 PM » |
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Hey All...
Just wondering if anybody knows of, or has a link to, a detailed step by step instructions for removing the fuel tank?
I have installed the V-Stacks on my 98 Standard, (looks amazing!)and it definitely needs the 1/2 inch spacer put in. No problem with that. I thought I might need it and went ahead and ordered it and the longer bolt.
I was reading the PDF on BigBF's site for the Spacer Mod, for installing the rubber strips on the underside of the tank, to return it to the 4 points of contact.
Being a newbie to bikes, after 30 years, I have no idea where to start on removing the tank.
I've got the front and rear bolts out, now what. I figure on siphoning out the most af the gas, but how many fuel lines are under there. Are they hard to get to? Anything I should watch out for?
I can follow directions pretty well. I'm not to keen on just rolling up my sleeves, digging in, and hoping I don't find any surprises.
Any instructions, or links to instructions would be greatly appreciated!
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« Last Edit: August 25, 2012, 05:54:39 PM by miscott »
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Bone
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2012, 05:39:21 PM » |
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Scroll up on the page.
Click on Shoptalk.
Right side of that page look for and click fuel tank removal.
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2012, 05:41:41 PM » |
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miscott
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Keep the rubber side down and hang on tight!
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2012, 05:54:01 PM » |
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A Big Thanks! That's what I was lookin` for! I had checked the Shop Talk Page, but missed that one!  Thanks for the links! You guys are great!  Now I can roll up my sleeves and dig in! |
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« Last Edit: August 25, 2012, 05:56:19 PM by miscott »
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2012, 06:01:49 PM » |
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Getting it off and on aint no big deal.  BUT if you have old fat arthritic fingers then putting the hoses back on is a whole nuther kettle of fish.  Ah well you should be allright. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2012, 04:20:57 AM » |
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The other thing I'd do is pick up a service manual. Between that and this board, There's probably no stone left unturned. I know both have been a tremendous help to me.
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2012, 02:04:47 PM » |
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The other thing I'd do is pick up a service manual. Between that and this board, There's probably no stone left unturned. I know both have been a tremendous help to me.
Service manual is a good idea.  But keep in mind it's NOT 100% correct all the time. I have a loose leaf binder with short cuts from this board that i have printed up and find myself reffering to it quite often. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2012, 02:23:53 PM » |
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Make sure you cover the tank to protect it in case you drop a heavy ratchet on it.
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salty1
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2012, 05:01:17 PM » |
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You can download the service manual at the site shown below: http://www.valkyrienorway.com/download.html |
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2012, 07:29:03 AM » |
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One tool you will find useful is a long pair of needle nose pliers with
a right angle in the needle end also tie a piece of string to the clamp
on the gas line. It can slip down to the other end and be bit#$ to
get to.
Shortleg[Dave]
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