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On the tank removal...What are the steps for a novice mechanic and what precautions should one take?




Piece of cake.
1 - Make sure your gas is turned off.
2 - pull the fuel line from the petcock.
3 - Take off the bezel on the tank.
4 - Unplug the electrics.
5 - Take the seat off
6 - Take out the bolt holding the tank on
7- Grasp both sides of the tank and lift off.

Hope that helps. funny thing is, it is one of the simplest things to do, but one of those things that make people the most nervous the first time they work on a bike.

Soren