[zstu]

snapped yesterday on my 2005 z1000,i think when i get a new one i will need to take the petrol tank off so i can route the new cable,is it straight forward to take the tank off?
cheers Stu

 

[mingus76]

When I replaced my cable it was pretty straight forward, I didn't fully remove my tank, I just removed the bolt down by the seat and propped up the tank. I was able to duct tape the new cable to the end of the old cable and it just pulled right thru. My cable wasn't snapped tho.

 

[kawtoy_77]

snapped yesterday on my 2005 z1000

= suck

 

[So-Crates]

Tank removal is easy. Remove the bolt under the seat, lift the rear of the tank up (if I remember, you have to remove the cross member that the gas tank was bolted to...) and slide the tank back towards the rear of the bike - and its off. Gas line is an easy quick-disconnect... Sometimes, when reinstalling the tank, those rubber mounts fall off - I just glued mine back to the frame to prevent that from happening..

Good luck bro!

 

[zstu]

well that was easy just attached the new cable to the old cable with insulation tape and pulled it through!! Happy days

 

[kawtoy_77]

I love it when a plan comes together!