DIY- How to Remove the Gas Tank - Page 3

headshrink · March 13th, 2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

What's the beSt way to move the little clip on the vacuum tube under the gas tank? The one connecting the hose to the petcock. I can't seem to get the clip slide back up to hold the hose there.

I often use a hemostat on those clips. Then, before reassembly, I spray and wipe the tube down with a silicone spray. This not only protects the tube and keeps it in good condition, but it makes it easier to slide the clip over, and next time you MAY be able to move it by hand.

MikeBudd · March 13th, 2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

What's the beSt way to move the little clip on the vacuum tube under the gas tank? The one connecting the hose to the petcock. I can't seem to get the clip slide back up to hold the hose there.

I found using a small vice grip to grip the tabs can widen it up enough to push it back over the bump on the petcock when the hose is already on.

thisisbenji · March 14th, 2012, 03:16 PM

Thanks guys! I found out that if you slide the clip to where you want it before you attach the hose it's still easy to attach and then I don't even have to worry about moving it.

headshrink · March 14th, 2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

Thanks guys! I found out that if you slide the clip to where you want it before you attach the hose it's still easy to attach and then I don't even have to worry about moving it.

Hmmmm.... I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for the tip.

Slono · March 21st, 2012, 08:44 PM

On the underside of my gas tank, there's a round piece that has wires coming out of it. That same piece also has a little spout that looks like a black hose could be fixed on to it. Is there a piece of hose that's supposed to be hooked up to that spout? I do have a really long hose that runs down the center spine of my bike that currently leads nowhere. What does that hose do, and what does that spout on the circular piece do? Am I supposed to have those two parts attached?

headshrink · March 21st, 2012, 09:13 PM

Yes - that hose is the catheter, intended for long trips.

Totally normal, all our bikes are just like that.

Slono · March 21st, 2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Yes - that hose is the catheter, intended for long trips.

Totally normal, all our bikes are just like that.

LOLL!!!

Soo... I don't need to plug the hose into the plastic attachment?

headshrink · March 21st, 2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Slono

LOLL!!!

Soo... I don't need to plug the hose into the plastic attachment?

No, not at all. I really don't recall why it's there, but it's all good. The hose you referenced is just a vent hose for your carb... so don't try to stick it up your urethra. No amount of Surgilube (KY) will make that a good idea.

Slono · March 21st, 2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by headshrink

No, not at all. I really don't recall why it's there, but it's all good. The hose you referenced is just a vent hose for your carb... so don't try to stick it up your urethra. No amount of Surgilube (KY) will make that a good idea.

Haha, you're killing me man!

Alright thanks. I just finished my first jet kit installation today and it took me 10 hours just to take everything off and put everything back in. I had to deal with a bunch of problems so all in all I was pretty proud when I roared down the road with my Area P exhaust, not having to fear that my bike would overheat. I'm still have issues with the jetting, but that's another story.

Thanks for the info, I'm glad I didn't miss anything during the rebuild process.

headshrink · March 21st, 2012, 09:31 PM

You'll have to take it apart several more times before you get it tuned just right, but don't worry, now that you know how it all goes together, you'll get to the point where you can have it apart in 10 minutes (15 on the outside).

won · April 3rd, 2012, 06:55 PM

So would I be able to use a non-cali gas tank for my cali bike?
Could someone guide me through this?

Thanks

Alex · April 3rd, 2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by won

So would I be able to use a non-cali gas tank for my cali bike?
Could someone guide me through this?

See this thread:

Non-CA Fuel Tank

cadd · March 8th, 2014, 08:00 PM

Sorry to bring up an old thread (extremely informative by the way). I removed the tank. However, even with the petcock in the "on" position, I still get a steady drip of fuel. With it in the "Pri" position, it's a steady stream.

Any easy way to resolve this issue?

The reason I decided to take the tank off the bike was to investigate the gasoline smell in the motor oil (put my nose to the motor oil fill opening). My air filter also smells like gasoline as well (it's pretty moist as well....should it be?).

Thanks!

Alex · March 9th, 2014, 06:45 PM

A few threads here deal with a leaking petcock:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=108440
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=55258
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=99609
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=147180

cadd · March 9th, 2014, 09:01 PM

Thanks!

I resolved the issue with a suggestion from the forum. I took apart the petcock and cleaned it (wiped with a towel to remove any dirt) and I stretched the spring a little before putting everything back together.

That seemed to do the trick. 24hrs already and no more leak!

March 21st, 2012, 09:13 PM	#86
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Yes - that hose is the catheter, intended for long trips. Totally normal, all our bikes are just like that. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

March 21st, 2012, 09:31 PM	#90
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	You'll have to take it apart several more times before you get it tuned just right, but don't worry, now that you know how it all goes together, you'll get to the point where you can have it apart in 10 minutes (15 on the outside). __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

March 9th, 2014, 06:45 PM	#94
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March 14th, 2012, 03:16 PM	#83
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Thanks guys! I found out that if you slide the clip to where you want it before you attach the hose it's still easy to attach and then I don't even have to worry about moving it.

March 21st, 2012, 08:44 PM	#85
Slono ninjette.org guru Name: Solon Location: Toronto, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (sold), 2007 SV650s (deer wrecked), 2010 Suzuki SV650S Posts: 334	On the underside of my gas tank, there's a round piece that has wires coming out of it. That same piece also has a little spout that looks like a black hose could be fixed on to it. Is there a piece of hose that's supposed to be hooked up to that spout? I do have a really long hose that runs down the center spine of my bike that currently leads nowhere. What does that hose do, and what does that spout on the circular piece do? Am I supposed to have those two parts attached?

April 3rd, 2012, 06:55 PM	#91
won ninjette.org newbie Name: won Location: CA Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja TooFiddy Posts: 1	So would I be able to use a non-cali gas tank for my cali bike? Could someone guide me through this? Thanks

March 8th, 2014, 08:00 PM	#93
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Sorry to bring up an old thread (extremely informative by the way). I removed the tank. However, even with the petcock in the "on" position, I still get a steady drip of fuel. With it in the "Pri" position, it's a steady stream. Any easy way to resolve this issue? The reason I decided to take the tank off the bike was to investigate the gasoline smell in the motor oil (put my nose to the motor oil fill opening). My air filter also smells like gasoline as well (it's pretty moist as well....should it be?). Thanks!

March 9th, 2014, 09:01 PM	#95
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Thanks! I resolved the issue with a suggestion from the forum. I took apart the petcock and cleaned it (wiped with a towel to remove any dirt) and I stretched the spring a little before putting everything back together. That seemed to do the trick. 24hrs already and no more leak!