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Post by littlethatcher on Aug 18, 2008 16:59:41 GMT
If you are removing the Fuel Tank on a 900 S where is the fuel tap located ? Looking at the Haynes Manual it implies that you turn off the Fuel Tap before you remove the tank. but I was under the impression the the tap was actually concealed under the tank and can only be seen when the tank is lifted away. Can anyone clarify or advise me on this please ? Thanks
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Post by El Fuego on Aug 18, 2008 18:00:19 GMT
Nah. The fuel tap is accessible from the right hand side. Turn it anti-clockwise (from memory) so that the handle is horizontal. You'll then need pliers to release the spring clip so you can pull off the hose from the tap, and rags/cloths to catch any spillage.  Having an extra pair of hands though (to lift up the tank a bit) does make this whole operation easier. Grannies/eggs etc. - (unless you absolutely have to) don't try to take the tank off if it's full of petrol = heavy as fook. ;D |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Aug 18, 2008 18:12:16 GMT
Nah. The fuel tap is accessible from the right hand side. Turn it anti-clockwise (from memory) so that the handle is horizontal. You'll then need pliers to release the spring clip so you can pull off the hose from the tap, and rags/cloths to catch any spillage. Having an extra pair of hands though (to lift up the tank a bit) does make this whole operation easier. Grannies/eggs etc. - (unless you absolutely have to) don't try to take the tank off if it's full of petrol = heavy as fook. ;D You forgot about the green plug from the fuel sender, which needs to be separated  |
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Post by bobh on Aug 18, 2008 18:50:56 GMT
And which can also be disconnected before the tank is lifted.
Also I find it easier to take off the overflow/breather hose, as if you leave it attached to the tank it's a pain to thread it back down the back of the engine on reassembly. From memory (which is now getting a bit dodgy) the tank has to be lifted a tad to release the clip.
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Post by El Fuego on Aug 18, 2008 20:44:02 GMT
You forgot about the green plug from the fuel sender, which needs to be separated Indeed I did. ;D |
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Post by CD on Aug 21, 2008 16:13:12 GMT
A nice large piece of carpet handily placed on the floor to protect the paint is also a great idea. Wobbling about with a heavy tank trying to find somewhere safe to "park" it isn't fun. And an old curtain on rough tamac isnt really enought to protect the paint on the welded seam edges.  Following on from El F - Putting a full (or even half full) tank back on the bike isnt recommended either - trapped fingers and chipped paint r us. |
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