Lazy Old Rider wrote on 04/18/08 at 05:08:46:I want to Inspect The Spark Plug
User Manual says remove two fuel tank bolts and slide back.
Clymer (remove Fuel Tank)
Dis. Battery Speedo
Turn Fuel Valve to "OFF"???...Shows "Reserve" in Picture
Dis Fuel Line Dis Vacuum line
Dis Indicator Light
Remove Fuel Tank with Speedo Cable
So for the first time and just to check Spark Plug can I follow the user Manual or is it a recipie for Disaster with all that fuel about
Also
The Fuel Valve to "OFF" does it matter if it is is in normal or reserve, I understand not "Prime"
after I see what the mechanics is like i might do the secret door for the plug mentioned elsewhere
You forgot to mention to remove the two tank bolts you must first remove the front seat.
Anyway, how's it going?
On my bike, I can't remove the tank if I first do not remove the petcock, which means emptying the tank...
So...
1) empty tank
2) remove seat
3) remove tank bolts
4) remove petcock
5) remove speedo cable
6) unplug speedo wiring
7) remove tank
8) remove chrome cover
9) LAND ! LAND !!! change spark plug
10) fit chrome cover with rear bolt only
11) look for rubber grommets that rolled in the darkest, hardest to reach nooks in the garage
12) wrestle with tank and finally fit it
13) slap yourself for not plugging in speedo wiring
14) remove tank. wrestle with wiring until it's plugged
15) wrestle with tank and grommets that won't fit anymore
16) reconnect speedo cable
17) refit tank bolts
18) refit seat
19) pour gasoline back in tank
20) ask youself "why are my feet wet ? Why do I smell gas ?"
THE PETCOCK !!! And that's why I simply did away with the left chrome cover...