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

[Ferrealls_imp]

Do you mean the black covers on the side of the air box? Item 14 on the diagram at http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2014...#sch848035

If that's the case, those are just held on by two tabs at the bottom and a plastic body pin at the top, no need to remove the tank.

However, if I'm mistaken or you want to pull the tank up anyway, there is enough slack in the fuel line and breather to be able to pick the tank up 3-4 inches on the back. You may need to slide the tank backward a little to pull it off the mounts, but otherwise shouldn't affect any hose or wire attachments. I've had my tank off more times than I'd like to admit without issue.

[Elipten_imp]

Use a short 2x4 to hold the tank up, but you do not to lift tank to remove or place the side covers. Just some careful manipulation


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[MM300_imp]

Thanks, Yes, the air box covers.

On one side the plastic body pin is not secured into its hole. Being under the tank there doesn't seem to be a way to seat the thing properly unless you move the tank.

The other side, one of the hooks isn't hooked. I tried to get it hooked but was not successful.

Given that the tank can be raised and propped, I'll do that.

[chync_imp]

I had the same issue you described and raising the tank without removing it was the easiest way to get to that fastener. And I believe that is the procedure in the shop manual too.


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[Lord Popgun]

The manual DOES say to lift the tank. I had to. Just looking at the thing there is no easy way to get a screwdriver on the fastener. Maybe an offset one, but raising the tank a tad is not a big deal.

And yes MM, you can lift the tank that much without disconnecting anything.

[MM300_imp]

Thanks all. I did lift the tank because there is no way to finagle those covers onto the hooks and that screw pop rivet/eyelet thing with the tank in place. It was easy once the tank was propped up though. The top fastener is actually a screw. I did not know that until I got the first cover all the way off. It must be unscrewed first to allow it to fit through the mounting hole on the bike. Then screwed in to secure it. Took me ten minutes to get it right and now I can't wait till this freaking rain stops so I can go riding.