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Title: K75 fuel tank reinstallation
Post by: steven1969 on April 22, 2018, 06:12:35 PM

Hello everyone.
Any tricks or tips on how to reinstall the tank on a 1987 k75. Can't get the 2 bolts on the back of the tank to sit all the way in the rubber grommets.
By the way the 2 clips that hold the tank down didn't come with this bike.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Steve

Title: Re: K75 fuel tank reinstallation
Post by: Laitch on April 22, 2018, 06:28:37 PM

Welcome, steven. How about posting a photo of your bike tangled in this dilemma?

The front hooks fit under bumpers on each side of centerline, the rear posts drop into the grommets. Bingo. If you don't have clips, it might ride high. The clips can still be purchased. Having the tank connected at the rear will make the side covers more secure in their mounts. There could be cables, insulation or hoses interfering with lowering. Are hoses attached to the two rear ports? Are the fuel hoses in the front keeping the tank from lowering?

Why was the tank removed anyway?  :yes   Maybe somebody will move this post to the Workshop where it belongs. In the meantime, what's the story?

Title: Re: K75 fuel tank reinstallation
Post by: steven1969 on April 22, 2018, 07:19:07 PM

I resolved the problem. All it needed was a little bacon grease and it slipped right in.

Title: Re: K75 fuel tank reinstallation
Post by: johnny on April 22, 2018, 07:35:14 PM

one way i know gawd loves motobrickers... bacon grease...