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Z900 A4 Tank Removal

#1 PostAuthor: aljones453 » Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:41 pm

Not really great with mechanicals but before attempting to remove for re-painting, could anyone tell me how best to remove the tank on a Z900A4?

Is it quite straight forward or are there any gotchas I need to look out for?

Thanks in advance from a mechanical luddite!

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#2 PostAuthor: PJ » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:18 am

Hi Al,

Just remove the fuel pipes and slide the tank backwards and upwards

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#3 PostAuthor: aljones453 » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:30 am

PJ wrote:Hi Al,

Just remove the fuel pipes and slide the tank backwards and upwards

Cheers


Thanks PJ, I assume tank comes off with tap so can empy remaining fuel by opening tap. Bone question I am sure.

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#4 PostAuthor: garyd » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:49 am

aljones453 wrote:
PJ wrote:Hi Al,

Just remove the fuel pipes and slide the tank backwards and upwards

Cheers


Thanks PJ, I assume tank comes off with tap so can empty remaining fuel by opening tap. Bone question I am sure.


That's exactly right, but then remove the tap and make sure all the fuel and genk is removed.

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#5 PostAuthor: Tonka » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:59 am

Take the side panel off as you can catch it with the fuel tap when pulling it back - I've only caught it once but that was enough!
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#6 PostAuthor: Z1parR » Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:12 am

+1 it's very easy to catch the panel :evil:
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#7 PostAuthor: Mark Tiller » Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:08 am

don't forget to release the rubber strap at the rear of the tank underneath

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#8 PostAuthor: aljones453 » Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:12 am

Mark Tiller wrote:don't forget to release the rubber strap at the rear of the tank underneath


Thanks all. Will have a go using all the advice next w/end if I can go wrong it will but fingers crossed.

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#9 PostAuthor: Tonka » Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:22 pm

Oh! Don't forget to switch the fuel tap off before taking the pipes off!

I've never done that though!! :roll: :oops:
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#10 PostAuthor: aljones453 » Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:01 pm

All, many thanks remove all parts piece of cake with all your tips. Will deliver tank etc to TCP Norwich for tank seal and re-spray on Wed. I can't remember who recommended TCP on the forum, but having contacted Ian at TCP seems sound bloke.


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