K11 Owners Group

Geoff · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: Question About Gas Tank Removal

I've never removed my gas tank. But now I need to remove it in order to disconnect the plug connection for the hand lever brake light switch. Should I drain the tank before disconnecting the fuel lines at the tank and injector rail? My manual says nothing about draining the tank. Any tips or suggestions?
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2000 R1100RT
2008 H-D Electra Glide Ultra Classic

gladstone · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I like to try have an empty tank just to make handling easier - it's much lighter with no sloshing around. Having said that I've removed several half full tanks with little spillage.

However, what I do now is leave the fuel lines connected and simply move the tank back to where the seat would be. Plenty of room to access the electrics.

Cheers
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1993 K1100LT (x2!)
1998 R1100R - gone
1994 R1100GS - gone
1990 K100RS 16V - gone

Stoked Steve · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject:

Ditto what gladstone said, but I usually place a plastic lawn chair to the left of the bike and gently set the tank on it without disconnecting the fuel lines. If you disconnect the fuel lines, you'll need to clamp the hose ends closed so they don't leak fuel.

An almost empty tank is indeed much easier to handle.

The tank is surprisingly easy to remove, just pull out the retainer clips on the two rear posts, lift up on the rear of tank and then slide rearward. Just watch your vent and drain tubes on the bottom of the tank, might need to pull those off the tank nipples.
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

carp · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:17 pm Post subject:

Have some extra rubber grommets on hand for the rear tabs as they wear out or can get mutilated removing the tank. You don't ever want to bend the rear posts.
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93 K1100LT
07 Bandit 1250S

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 11:13 pm Post subject:

don't forget to unplug the electrical connector at the lower right rear of the tank or you won't get very far with it.

I also have pulled the tank, left the fuel lines connected and just slid it to the rear of the bike. I have a short 2x2 that I place under the front of the tank across the frame rails so it sets a little more steady.
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Jim · Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 12:29 am Post subject: