Depends what you need to do. There are two rubber pucks on the frame that the front of the tank slide into and they hold it in place along with the rear bolt. You can prop/hinge it up enough under the rear to get a short 2x4 under it to gain access to something...but if your going to go that far, only a few more steps and the tank comes right off.

 

I just took mine off last was really easy. once you take the 2 bolts off under the seat it slides right off once you disconnect the fuel line and you gas level wire.

 

easy to do as long as your almost empty other wise i think its a pain in the arse. imo

 

No I did mine full to do my plugs,,

Be smart let your buddy hold the tank while you undo the gas line,,

Whoa ok up whoa alittle down,,

Buddy,, wtf it's full

Ok up alittle ok ,, ok yup go up no you gotta come back ok perfect you got it,,,


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No I did mine full to do my plugs,,

Be smart let your buddy hold the tank while you undo the gas line,,

Whoa ok up whoa alittle down,,

Buddy,, wtf it's full

Ok up alittle ok ,, ok yup go up no you gotta come back ok perfect you got it,,,


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LOL

 

I dont have buddies. So i do mine empty.. but hey how where the plugs. Original and how many miles where on them. Was it a need just wondering mine are factory im sure. maybe time for mine?

 

Plugs should be changed every 8000 miles.

 

Mine only had 5000 on them, but what we surmised was the guy would start it in his garage rev it a couple times for his buddies and shut it off,

He put new tires battery insurance, and reggy to go 69 miles in 2011 lol

My third plug was wet,,

We were able to get the plugs out without having to disassemble the radiator cap too,, it wasn't fun though,,

Yea he's been my buddy since I was 17 and we rode race quads together,,then bikes sleds boats now I want him back on a bike lol

He has the mechanic shop and I got the fabricator shop so we compliment each other,,,




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No I got mine off coils and all without removing the rad hose,, it helps to have a buddy there to get his fingers on the way though,,

Just push it forward the last part is bendable,,
About an hour and a half for the first time,,


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Hi all,

My 04 gen 1 doesn't start since december.
About the tank, I was able to remove it on my own whilst full. Push connected pins and tug firmly. Putting back also needs firm pressure.

Now, The issue I have, I don't remember where or if the breather hose (I believe it's called) was attached. The long additional hose coming from the left side. Was this perhaps not connected anywhere and just pointed down?

Thanks in advance.

 

Never mind, dealer confirmed it just points down for breathing with no connection