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Motorcycle Maintenance and Adjustment.fm
8.
Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts.
9.
Lift the tank out from the frame and position the
tank on a level surface away from the work
area.
CAUTION
Don’t allow the weight of the tank to rest on
the fittings. Damage to the tank will result.
Position the tank on a suitable support. We
used an ordinary 2x4 for the photo below.
1.
To install the tank, start by making sure that the
tank subframe buffers are in place. Then,
position the tank into the vehicle.
2.
Make sure the tank rests in the frame without
interference. The edge of the tank should meet
the main frame in the area indicated in the
photo with minimal force applied. In the
following photo the weight of the technicians
hand is enough to obtain the proper fit. What
you don’t want to do is draw the tank into the
1. Tank mounting bolts
1
1. Fittings
1. Larger buffer
2. Smaller buffer
a. Distance (appx 2”)
1
1
a
a
