How do you remove fuel tank from Harley Davidson?
Next, remove the long vent line from the right side fuel tank and loosen the cross over vent. Again, utilize your second set of hands as you remove the hardware that secured the tank to the tank mounts. Once all three bolts are removed, you will be able to carefully pull the tank out, and away from the motorcycle.
What should I use to drain my fuel tank?
Line clamps are helpful when disconnecting your fuel line crossover. Also, you will need to have a couple of rubber plugs handy. You need to be prepared, and take your time when draining the fuel tank. You may lose some fuel, but make it minimal if you can.
What should I do if my fuel tank is leaking?
Work quickly and have clean rags on hand to wipe up any residual fuel that may escape.Make sure you are using a good, sealed, designated, fuel container and that any rags that have gas in them are disposed of in a safe manner.
Do you need to replace the Softail oil tank?
If any of the threaded mounting bungs are stripped and can not be repaired, the oil tank will need to be replaced. This can be a somewhat expensive error. When sliding the Softail oil tank back into position, you will need to snake the battery positive cable and oil drain line back into their correct, original, position.
Next, remove the long vent line from the right side fuel tank and loosen the cross over vent. Again, utilize your second set of hands as you remove the hardware that secured the tank to the tank mounts. Once all three bolts are removed, you will be able to carefully pull the tank out, and away from the motorcycle.
Is the oil tank still attached to a Harley?
If the tank is still attached to your Harley, make sure to watch our video on twin cam Harley oil tank removal. Bob takes a minute to review the Softail oil tank mounting points.
Which is the lowest line on a Softail tank?
Note: Bob takes the time to school us on the typical Softail oil lines. The lowest line is the feed line. The highest line is always the vent line. The line that falls between is the oil return line. This is also typical of the Evolution oil tank.
Where is the fuel line on a Harley Davidson?
There is typically a fuel valve on the left side fuel tank and a fuel crossover line between the two tanks. The fuel crossover line will equalize fuel level between both side tanks. Harley Davidson fuel tanks should always be drained before removing.
Where is the fuel crossover line on a Shovelhead?
There are Shovelhead models that have the two piece fuel tank configuration, but the tanks mount differently and rubber grommets are not utilized. There is typically a fuel valve on the left side fuel tank and a fuel crossover line between the two tanks. The fuel crossover line will equalize fuel level between both side tanks.
There is typically a fuel valve on the left side fuel tank and a fuel crossover line between the two tanks. The fuel crossover line will equalize fuel level between both side tanks. Harley Davidson fuel tanks should always be drained before removing.
Work quickly and have clean rags on hand to wipe up any residual fuel that may escape.Make sure you are using a good, sealed, designated, fuel container and that any rags that have gas in them are disposed of in a safe manner.
There are Shovelhead models that have the two piece fuel tank configuration, but the tanks mount differently and rubber grommets are not utilized. There is typically a fuel valve on the left side fuel tank and a fuel crossover line between the two tanks. The fuel crossover line will equalize fuel level between both side tanks.