2012 gs tank plastic removal

[generalconfusion]

Hi I am new to the 1200 , had an 1150 but now have a 2012 gs non adventure , I need to remove the central tank cover plastic (around the filler cap) , have removed the sides no probs and the visible bolts front and rear but it still wont come free , are there some hidden ones ?

 

[bmstan]

Open the filler cap, there are four more . Don't drop them in the tank!

 

[generalconfusion]

Thanks bmstan , saw those but wasn't sure , will be careful

 

[Delboy777]

Stuff a clean rag into the filler hole before you remove those bolts.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

There's also 3 rubber thingies between the tank filler and the tank. Note which way they are installed and don't drop them into the tank DAMHIK.

They may be very hard to see with the cap in place, but they are there...