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8.
On
California
models,
disconnect
the
evaporati
ve
emission system vent line at the
conneclOr (Figure 65).
9.
Remove the boils and washers (Figure 66)
securing the rear of the fuel tank.
Dan', lose the
seal hold down strap that
is
held in place with the
same bolls.
10.
Carefully slide the fucl lank toward the rear
to
gain access
to
the electrical connector.
II. Disconnect the indicator light electrical
connector (Figure 67).
12
. Lift up and pull the tank to the rear and remove
the fuel tank. Carefully guide the speedometer
cable out through the frame.
1
3.
InSlal1
by
reversing these removal steps. Note
the following during installation.
14
. Inspect the rubber cushions
(F
igure
68) where
the front
of
the
fuel tank aunches to the frame.
Replace the cushions
if
damllged or
staning
to
deteriorate.
1
5.
Turn
the fuel shut
off
valve
ON
and check for
fuel leaks.
fUEL fiLTER
The bike is equipped with a
sma
ll
fuel filter
screen in
the
fuel shutoff valve. Considering the
dirt
and residue that is often found in today's
gasoline.
it is a good idea to install an inline fuel
filter to help keep the
carburetor
clean.
A good quality inline fuel filter
(A.C.
pan
No.
GF453
or
equivalenl) is available at most auto and
motorcycle supply stores. Just cut the fuel line from
the fuel tank to the
ca
rbur
etor
and install the filler.
Cut
out a section
of
the
fu
el
line the length
of
the
filter so the fuel line docs not kink and restrict fuel
flow. Insert the fuel filter and make sure the fuel
line is secured to the filter at each
end.
GASOLINE/ALCOHOL
BLEND TEST
Gasoline blended with alcohol is available
in
many areas.
Mo
st states and most fuel suppliers
require
la
beling
of
gasoline pumps that dispense
gaso
li
ne containing a certain percentage ofalcohol
(methyl
or
wood). If in doubt. ask the service
station
operator
if
their
fuel cOnlains any alcohol.
A gasoline/alcohol blend,
even
if
it co
nt
ains
coso
lveniS and corrosfon inhibitors for methanol.
may be damag
in
g to
the
fuel system.
It
may also
CHAPTER SEVEN
cause poor performance. difficult hot engine restart
or
hot engine running problems.
If
you are not sure
if
the fuel you purchased
contains alcohol. run this simple and effective test.
A blended fuel docsn't l
ook
any differenl from
st raight gasoline
so
it must be tested.
WARNING
Gasoline is
I'ery I'O/mile
and
IJresellls
all
extremefire
JI(I~ard.
Be
sure
to
lI"ork
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