Guest cobiker Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Looking for a "how to" on this because I've having probelms figuring this out. Removing a tank shouldn't be this difficult. :-( I have removed the bolt holding the rear of the tank, but there's something on the front holding it in place that I can't see. Do I just need to pull on it a little harder? Want to check air filter and spark plugs which have always been done by local dealer. Many Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftless Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 After removing all connections under the tank and closing fuel valve, lift up slightly on the rear of the tank and slide rearward. The front of the tank has two rubber plugs that fit pretty snugly into cups on the frame in front of the air box. It shouldn't take too much more than some wiggling back and forth and some swearing. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted March 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2012 After removing all connections under the tank and closing fuel valve, lift up slightly on the rear of the tank and slide rearward. The front of the tank has two rubber plugs that fit pretty snugly into cups on the frame in front of the air box. It shouldn't take too much more than some wiggling back and forth and some swearing. Good luck. There's a sleeve that the bolt slides in that can get hung up on the frame mounts. Sometimes you have to take a screwdriver and centre it. The tank should lift right up after that. And make sure you don't lose the two rubber blocks under the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2012 And make sure you don't lose the two rubber blocks under the tank. :+1: Same for the rubber plugs up front, do not ask how I know this. Lift tank up a bit and pull backwards while wiggling it. Best stand over the bike (with seat removed), cos when in frustration you pull a bit harder, you donot tip the bike over.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 And make sure you don't lose the two rubber blocks under the tank. :+1: Same for the rubber plugs up front, do not ask how I know this. Lift tank up a bit and pull backwards while wiggling it. Best stand over the bike (with seat removed), cos when in frustration you pull a bit harder, you donot tip the bike over.... I guess this is why my tank is hitting with a metallic bang when the bike bounces - any idea where to replace them? I figured something was left out when I replaced the tank on my bike but couldn't figure out what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted April 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2012 I guess this is why my tank is hitting with a metallic bang when the bike bounces - any idea where to replace them? I figured something was left out when I replaced the tank on my bike but couldn't figure out what it was. RonAyers.com is a popular online parts resource, though I've never used them. Here's the link to the 94-97 fuel tank: http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26/Type/FUEL_TANK_94-97/MakeID/1/Make/Honda/YearID/38/Year/1997/ModelID/4643/Model/VFR750F/GroupID/143972/Group/FUEL_TANK_94-97. It's #16 & #23 you need, though in my recollection, I only have #16. It has a groove that slides onto the lip of the tank edge. In any event, the parts are relatively cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2012 and I need 1 of #17 I wonder if they will ship to the Microtel Inn in Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted April 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2012 One of my rubber plugs that fits into the cups up front disappeared into the engine area as I pulled it off once while cleaning my air filter. I searched for that #@*! thing for an hour. I just bought a rubber "cork' from my local Ace Hardware that was the same diameter as the original piece and used an Xacto knife to form another one. That has been on there for about 6 years with no issues. Who knew motorcycle repair included whittling rubber bits? I don't know how much Mother Honda charges but Ace was less than a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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