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TIme for Spark Plug Renewal
04/03/08 at 14:16:29

Hi Guys, Well, it's warmn' up and I put a new battery on my '03 and changed a fuse. And I would like to change my spark plug, but my manual has this generalized instruction to take seat off, remove two scews and remove gas tank , slide it back and lift. OK! This where I get crazy. The gas tank won't move, I got the fuel line holding it. Do I remove the fuel line/reserve stuff Undecided

? Pleas help. desparate to get on the road! Savagegirl

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #1 - 04/03/08 at 15:00:13 Take fuel line off take vac line off take the speedo cable off take the tank off and remove the following On a California model, f'n epa hose off and the speedo lights connector off
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Reply #2 - 04/03/08 at 17:57:50

Savagegirl wrote on 04/03/08 at 14:16:29:

... This where I get crazy. The gas tank won't move ...

I also had trouble. It does not want to move. This is a case where excessive force may be required. The tank has a couple of u-shaped catchy things that are gripping a rubber thingy on the frame. If it hasn't been moved for while I think it gets sticky-stuck.

It has been a while since I did mine so I don't remember a thing about it. On mine it was a LOT easier to remove the tank after draining the fuel into a JerryCan and removing the petcock. Once loose, I disconnected the speedo cable at the speedometer. I did it twice as I forgot to hook the speedo cable back up the first time I re-installed.

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Gary On A Savage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Only 15 mins riding could save you $$$ in Dr bills Posts: 941 Fresno, California Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #3 - 04/03/08 at 20:04:59 The petcock likes to get in the way on mine. Try pulling the back of the tank to the left side (petcock side) then lift up. When the rear is free, then you have to pull firmly in the front to loose it from the rubber mounts. ...After loosing the fuel line, vacuum hose and speedo cable that is...
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6057 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #4 - 04/04/08 at 07:09:59 when you remove the speed o cable DONT lose the lil o oil ring where cable connects to trans..
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vroom1776 Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2110 Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #5 - 04/04/08 at 07:14:21 .
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Savagegirl YaBB Newbies Offline Let's Ride! Posts: 12 Arkansas Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #6 - 04/04/08 at 07:31:18 Wow, I am looking forward to changing my spark plug. So I need to drain my gas tank first?
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #7 - 04/04/08 at 07:34:01 No,just turn it to ON position,gas will not run out.It is vacuum operated.No vacuum=no fuel.
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Savagegirl YaBB Newbies Offline Let's Ride! Posts: 12 Arkansas Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #8 - 04/04/08 at 07:36:35 OK, Thanks! Heading to the garage! Wish me luck!!!
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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #9 - 04/04/08 at 07:41:44 Hint, take some black Duct tape and put some on the frame where the petcock hits. It will save the paint.....
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Savagegirl YaBB Newbies Offline Let's Ride! Posts: 12 Arkansas Gender:	Re: TIme for Spark Plug Renewal Reply #10 - 04/04/08 at 07:46:19 Last night I taped it with the paint tape for walls, it peals off without leaving the sticky glue behind! Thanks for the advice! I think I'll bring my laptop with me to the garage!
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