NEW PETROL TANK

[dizzyrascal]

Hi

Looking for some advice please, I have got a brand new petrol tank to replace the damaged one fitted to my GS1100.
The new tank is completley bare therefore I am going to remove all of the bits from the old tank to fit to the new one. I have a new fuel filter and gasket for the assembley that holds the filter and pump inside the tank.
Is there anything else that I will need, is this an easy job, what about all of the feeder pipes. Any advice will be much appreciated.

Regards

Mike

 

[Tarka]

Check the threads on the studs attached to the tank for the filter/pump assembly are very clean and lubed before removing the nuts,as it`s not unknown for the studs to shear completely off during removal.

Remove the assembly very carefully,ensuring you don`t bend the float arm or dislodge the float...check the float is secure before refitting.

Pay attention to filter orientation and feed/return pipes (mark with tape or pen if you`re forgetful).

The stock hose clips are a source of much merriment,and you`ll likely not be able to reuse them after removal if you`re not used to dealing with them.
Small Jubilees can be used instead of them,despite what the doom merchants may say to the contrary.

Basically,just be careful and pay attention to how it all was when you removed the assembly...and make sure it`s the same when you refit it.

As to whether it`s 'an easy job' bear in mind some folk here need a ten page Thread on how to get a bike on or off the centre stand,how to remove a wheel which is retained by four nuts,or how long it may take to change a silencer.......

Take yer time and all should be well.

 

[ELIMINATOR]

That was amazingly polite

 

[Steve]

As to whether it`s 'an easy job' bear in mind some folk here need a ten page Thread on how to get a bike on or off the centre stand,how to remove a wheel which is retained by four nuts,or how long it may take to change a silencer.......

Glad to see you're not mellowing in your old age....

 

[sparkplug]

how to remove a wheel...

That's easier for us 11xx owners - I only recently found out that the 1200 needs a special tool to remove the front wheel which is not provided

Moving swiftly back to fuel tanks, I'd agree with all of the above and would add that you really do need to take care with the o ring. If you don't get it on right your tank will leak like a sieve.

It's not a difficult job, but it's not one to do in a hurry. Take your time and you'll be fine.

While the internals are out you may want to clean the fuel gague sender. You just need a pencil with a rubber on the end and clean the electrical contacts.

It's also a good time to inspect / replace the fuel line and clips.

 

[Mick O'Malley]

What Tarka said, but make sure you scribe a line across the pump/filter plate and into the dirt on the tank before you remove it. That way you can't put it back 60/120/180 degrees out in the new tank . No, it wasn't me, but I won't name and shame .

Regards, Mick

 

[Tarka]

the dirt on the tank .

Is that an optional extra ??



There wasn`t any on mine....

 

[Nin]

put a bit of grease on the large O rings before you put it together

Don't over tighten anything!

 

[Mick O'Malley]

There wasn`t any on mine....

And I suppose the Pope doesn't shit in the woods either .

Regards, Mick

 

[motobiker]

just a suggestion.. why not do the 'outside of the tank' filter mod.

Though I've not done this myself I can well understand the advantages...

also... isn't there another mod that involves drilling a couple of holes thru the metal bit below the petrol cap... that allows a few extra litres of fuel.. when filling up?

seems like the ideal opportunity for these...




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