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Message started by fzrspirit on 05/23/04 at 09:32:20

Title: help with removing tank
Post by fzrspirit on 05/23/04 at 09:32:20

A friend of mine just bought a 98 savage and last night while we were out riding his clutch cable comes unlashed right at the lever and breaks. Right now the dilema (other than finding a cable quickly) is how to remove the tank.

After removing the two bolts which mount the tank to the frame under the seat I noticed the fuel tap/petcock blocks the tank from being removed. Do we have to remove the fuel tap first? How do I shut off the fuel tap, it doesn't have an OFF only a PRIme which means the gas will flow out no matter what position we put the tap on right?

Any other help hints for clutch cable removal?

Title: Re: help with removing tank
Post by LondonThing-co-uk on 05/23/04 at 15:38:48

Well.... crimp the ends of the fuel hose with clamps. you have to pull the tank backwards a bit off the rubber mounts and slide sideways a bit to get the tap around the frame (may be a good idea to tape the frame up so in future it doesnt scratch and then rust). But incase your wondering, i have taken it off without removing tap many time :-) hope that helps!

ChrisF.. :)

PS its fiddly with a full tank!

Title: Re: help with removing tank
Post by fzrspirit on 05/23/04 at 19:33:13

OK thanks! I am glad to hear I don't have to remove the tap... I have to go to a shopping center and install the new clutch cable in the parking lot where the bike is located, so I don't want to look like I'm running a all day chop job.

Title: Re: help with removing tank
Post by PerrydaSavage on 05/24/04 at 04:28:05

:DHi! Removing the tank without removing the gascock has eluded me on the couple of occassions that I have tried to service my spark plug ... no matter how I tried or how much I cursed and swore, I could not get the darn tap to clear the frame ... so, I ended up taking the gascock off altogether (easy, only 2 bolts) and then the tank lifted off no problems!
Please post your experiences with the tank removal and clutch cable ... we'd be interested in reading any tips you might have. Good Luck!

Title: Re: help with removing tank
Post by maria on 05/27/04 at 20:07:41

i have never had any problems getting the tank off, simple unscrew the nuts jobs and pull of the fuel lead to the carb.

Title: Re: help with removing tank
Post by AL_DOWN_UNDER on 05/28/04 at 00:33:08

IF MARIA CAN DO IT SURELY YOU GUYS CAN ;