Fuel Tank Problem

aka.eric · 03-Dec-2005, 15:04

Trying to strip the tank ready for painting,problem removing the filler centre.Removed lock ring,removed the 8 grub screws but the centre wont lift out.Is there anything else holding it in?

Rob B · 03-Dec-2005, 18:06

keith888 · 03-Dec-2005, 19:35

Mine was also really tight. I ended up using a slide hammer (very gently).

Keith

Iconic944ss · 03-Dec-2005, 20:06

The same - tight - I think I ended up putting the centre back in and utilising some of the bolts.

andya · 03-Dec-2005, 20:23

They can be a complete pain in the arse. Put a rag partially through the filler hole (to protect your fingers). Insert two fingers and keep pulling up, working your way around the hole keeping pressure on with your fingers.
Eventually it will come out and nearly smack you in the mouth.
Basically its a matter of overcoming a rubber o ring in a groove

Good luck

[Edited on 3-12-2005 by andya]

aka.eric · 03-Dec-2005, 20:52

Thanks for the help,it was tight,thinking Id missed a fastener tight.But its out now!.Not always the tighter the better

Rob B · 04-Dec-2005, 08:54

Some sort of grease (that doesn't eat the O ring) when you put it back is a good plan. Mine just pops in & out now.

philthy · 04-Dec-2005, 22:26

Quote:

Originally posted by Rob B
Some sort of grease (that doesn't eat the O ring) when you put it back is a good plan. Mine just pops in & out now.

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03-Dec-2005, 15:04	#1
aka.eric Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 651 Join Date: Jul 2004 Fuel Tank Problem Trying to strip the tank ready for painting,problem removing the filler centre.Removed lock ring,removed the 8 grub screws but the centre wont lift out.Is there anything else holding it in? Reply

03-Dec-2005, 18:06	#2
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Nope Reply

03-Dec-2005, 19:35	#3
keith888 Registered Forum User GTL Bikes: Ducati 888, Suzuki RG500, Triumph Preunit Posts: 403 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Mood: On the up Mine was also really tight. I ended up using a slide hammer (very gently). Keith Reply

03-Dec-2005, 20:06	#4
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,794 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east The same - tight - I think I ended up putting the centre back in and utilising some of the bolts. Reply

03-Dec-2005, 20:52	#6
aka.eric Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 651 Join Date: Jul 2004 Thanks for the help,it was tight,thinking Id missed a fastener tight.But its out now!.Not always the tighter the better Reply

04-Dec-2005, 08:54	#7
Rob B Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,263 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wimbourne, Dorset Mood: I'm so happyyyyyyyyyyyy Some sort of grease (that doesn't eat the O ring) when you put it back is a good plan. Mine just pops in & out now. Reply