Removing Fuel Tank??

[miscott]

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!

[Bone]

Scroll up on the page.
Click on Shoptalk.
Right side of that page look for and click fuel tank removal.

[BF]

Also on Carl Kulow's Valkyrie Maintenance Guide.  Here.....

http://www.rattlebars.com/valkfaq/valkmaintenanceguide.html

[miscott]

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!

[old2soon]

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.

[pacowboy78]

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.

[old2soon]

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.

[Davemn]

Make sure you cover the tank to protect it in case you drop a heavy ratchet on it.

[salty1]

You can download the service manual at the site shown below:

http://www.valkyrienorway.com/download.html

[shortleg]

  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]