Lifting the tank on an 1999 R1100GS

[Orinoco]

Help - I want to connect heated jacket wiring to the battery terminals, but don't really want to take the tank off. How high should I be able to lift the rear of the tank once the rear bolt is removed to get to the battery?

I tried taking the tank off yesterday, but nothing seemed to want to move and didn't wan to force anything

Thanks

 

[Timolgra]

Remove the bolt on the rh side, lift the rear of the tank and block it up with a piece of wood. Simple.

 

[DrAlf]

I tried taking the tank off yesterday, but nothing seemed to want to move and didn't wan to force anything

As above, should be easy. Why didn't the tank move? Exactly what did you do to attempt to remove the tank? Well worth fitting a set of quick disconnect fuel couplers if you haven't already got them. Makes life a lot easier.

 

[MattW]

Remove the bolt on the rh side, lift the rear of the tank and block it up with a piece of wood. Simple.

And when you've found the perfect piece of wood, make sure you keep it safe

 

[MarkShelley]

Don`t forget to disconnect the largish black electrical connector on the right hand side, not far from the tank bolt.

 

[ronnie69]

using most of the fuel in the tank will make it easier to lift and prop too

not much help if you've already started but maybe next time .....

 

[MikeO]

And when you've found the perfect piece of wood, make sure you keep it safe

I always use a mallet.

As a prop, that is...

 

[Timolgra]

I always use a mallet.

As a prop, that is...

Oh, I thought you used a Zippo

 

[MattW]

Don`t forget to disconnect the largish black electrical connector on the right hand side, not far from the tank bolt.

May not be necessary if you're just lifting the tank (at least it isn't on my 1100 - enough slack in the loom)...

 

[MikeO]

Oh, I thought you used a Zippo

Only works once...

 

[kevingrahambutler]

Once you've done it you will have no bother again,,,,,,you can tick that little job off your learn how to bike maintenance list,,,,,

 

[STUBBS]

blocks of wood system for me and left on the window sill in the workshop so I know where they are for next time

 

[Jurassic Mark]

Tin of beans works for me

 

[ronnie69]

you could fit one of those fuse block thingies which may avoid needing to lift the tank at all (although you'll need to lift the tank to fit it first). Can't remember what they're called, but nippy normans sell em. Actually, it may be called a Centech AP-1 or summink like that...

 

[Orinoco]

Thanks all - sorted, the block of wood thing worked for me, could have tried beans - Heinz or Branston

The tank was getting stuck on the frame lug of the holding bolt, over the years it's been squashed a bit and I wasn't being manly enough in forcing it!

 

[STUBBS]

does the bike run nicely now