04-13-2016, 03:58 AM
(04-13-2016, 03:40 AM)ecka00_imp Wrote: LARIDER, That was my plan... once my valve cover started to leak (and after I confirmed with the forum that there was no risk of damage to the engine if I waited on the repair) I would make the warranty claim around 8K and ask them to check the valves while they had it open. My line of thinking was if they had it open for the repair then the inspection couldn't be more than 30 minutes on my dime. Did you try using that line of reasoning with them? -AEven with the tank, coils, PAIR valve, heat shield and various bits and pieces removed it would take much longer than 30 minutes to check the valve clearance. However, a good service department should certainly offer a discount on the work as it is about an hour labor to take off the tank and those bits I mentioned. Took me about an hour and a half but I moved very carefully and slowly. Fuel tank connector came off in 30 seconds, I kid you all not. It is not too difficult if you see how it is connected, and you need to pull it straight off, don't cock it at an angle.
I put some wood and pads under the tank bolt area to prop it up to maximum height and scoped it out very carefully with a flashlight first. I also have small hands. It is a tight squeeze. Basically you pull the rubber tab half-way off, squeeze in the two spring tabs on either side of the supply line, and pull it straight off.
That tank is the easiest to remove of any recent bike I've had. Only one vent hose, one electrical connector, and the quick-connect.