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Gas Tank
REMOVING
1. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position; then
remove the seat and side panels.
2. Remove the cap screws securing the instrument pod
and move it forward.
KC507A
3. Remove the cap screws (A) securing the rear of the
front body panel to the frame; then remove the two
reinstallable rivets (B) securing the gas tank cover to
the body.
KC219A
4. Remove the gas tank cap; then remove gas tank
cover and place the tank cap back on the tank.
KC220
5. Using suitable straps, hook the body panel at the rear
of the gas tank and route it over the handlebar to the
front rack; then pull it tight to spread open the panel
at the rear of the gas tank.
KC509A
6. Remove the fuel shut-off valve knob.
KC515A
7. Remove the cap screw (A) securing the gas tank to
the frame; then unplug the fuel level sensor wires
(B).
! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on
the fuel system during which there may be fuel leakage,
there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc.,
in the area.