Tank, raise or remove?

[MM300_imp]

I noticed that the black covers on each side of the bike covering where the carbs would be are not fully secured on my bike. I don't think they'll pop off but I'm not happy chancing it. When the tech finished doing the 8000 mile service he didn't full hook them back on. My question is this: Is there enough slack in the hoses and whatnot under the tank to allow it to be raised about 2 inches? I'm guessing that would give me enough room to fully attach the covers and I really don't want to remove the tank. I'm no mechanic. My bike is a 2014 DLX.

I searched through this section and the 'how to' and did not find this exact thing.

Thanks