Loose tank

Blackcloud · 08-19-2008, 08:16 AM

Ok here goes. This should not be too big a deal. The gas tank on my 06 is a little loose. Doesnt really effect the ride or anything and I checked all the bolts which are tight. It must be loose underneath or has a grommet or something missing? My question is is it a big deal to remove the tank ? Do I have to disconnect the fuel line to check it out completely? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

drewl · 08-19-2008, 11:06 AM

On the 5th gen you can undo the front bolts and lift up the tank, the rear bolts are on a hinge. there are 4 hoses and 2 wires. They all have enough slack to lift it up. There are 2 rubber grommets and 2 washers on the front, the rear just has the 2 bolts and the hinge.

supertex · 08-19-2008, 11:35 AM

If you haven't had your tank off then you should probably use this time to check a few thing such as your air filter. Just part of regular maintenance.

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08-19-2008, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blackcloud Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: 11-11-2008 01:05 PM View my Photo Gallery Posts: 31 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Loose tank Ok here goes. This should not be too big a deal. The gas tank on my 06 is a little loose. Doesnt really effect the ride or anything and I checked all the bolts which are tight. It must be loose underneath or has a grommet or something missing? My question is is it a big deal to remove the tank ? Do I have to disconnect the fuel line to check it out completely? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ Proud member-Sixth Generation Militia- 1st VTEC Battalion 1st Illinois FIRST TO GO LAST TO KNOW

08-19-2008, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
drewl Fleshy Headed Mutant Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 10:27 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,087 Thanks: 21 Thanked 50 Times in 44 Posts	On the 5th gen you can undo the front bolts and lift up the tank, the rear bolts are on a hinge. there are 4 hoses and 2 wires. They all have enough slack to lift it up. There are 2 rubber grommets and 2 washers on the front, the rear just has the 2 bolts and the hinge. __________________ Tell 'em Large Marge sent ya!

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08-19-2008, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
supertex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 05:08 PM Location: Fairfield, Ca My Ride: '87 VFR 700 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 113 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you haven't had your tank off then you should probably use this time to check a few thing such as your air filter. Just part of regular maintenance.