SECTION F9
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REMOVING AND REPLACING FUEL TANK
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Prior to removal of any fuel tank, remove the
seat after releasing the two large knurled securing
knobs. This will permit easier access to the rear
tank fixings. Disconnect the fuel pipes from both
fuel taps at the pipe union nuts.
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The various fixing methods used for glass fibre
and steel tanks are shown in Fig. F11. Note
specially the thicknesses and positions of the foam
rubber support pads.
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The front of the tank in all cases is of the
stud and self locking nut variety. Roadster,
Fastback and Interstate types utilise rubbers of
the washer type whereas all other models use bonded
rubber front mountings.
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The rear of the tank prior to 1972 and excepting
SS and Hi-Rider models is secured by a single
rubber band. SS and Hi-Rider models use a
resiliently padded steel cross strap beneath the
main frame tube to the rear of the tank, secured by
bolts and washers.
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Existing glass fibre tanks continue with the
same fixings from 1972 but Roadster steel tanks and
Interstate steel and glass fibre tanks utilise the
rear cross strap. To provide additional space and
thus aid removal on such models, removal of the
side panels is desirable.
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See illustrations Fig. F11
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