no.. you dont.. remove the front seat. (2 bolts in the back, you have to pull up the cushion to get them), You losen the bolt under the front seat (1 turn is enough). Then you take the 2 bolts out fromt he front of the tank under the bars.

Lift it up and using string, straps or bungee's hook it to the seat latch bar under the seat.

 

You get gas everywhere and I work on my bike inside. So it is nice. Either A/C or heated.

Gas and carpet dont mix. Besides... when you take your tank off.. that is when accidents happen. I am always hearing about somebodies shit getting run over by a girlfriend pulling in. or kicked, something else be knocked over on it.

It is easier this way. when I am finished... 4 bolts and I am ready to ride and I dont smell like fuel.

 

2x4 or a "prop" rod works wonders

 

find a volt meter and test the charging system.. but i would replace the rectifier in any clase

 

Good question. I know I would.

 

easier not to.

 

i always take my top off when i work it

 

thanks stock i need to charge the battery again as it wont start now i wasnt sure what the output should be but i will look it up

 

yalls gas drains out if you pull the tank off? i sit my tank right on the floor with a full tank with minimal drainage. like maybe 10 drops MAX.

no gas comes out.

yall need to upgrade. lol

 

a good battery should be around 12.8 give or take and chargin should be 13-14volts..