Hi James, fantastic video as always. If you don't mind me mentioning, I've found that after removing my tank several times and chipping paint, that placing a rag at the front of the tank prevents damage to the paint work when raising the rear of the tank.
Good idea! I was very careful when lifting the tank but you’re absolutely right….some padding at the front would remove the likelihood of chipping the front. Good idea!
That’s great. I’ve learned a lot too from other people posting their comments and suggestions, especially re the imminent exhaust replacement I’m doing.
@@internetpolification I replaced my exhaust for one from TEC bike parts. It was a bit of a pain, but it's well worth doing. Also added the fuel booster plugs. Good luck mate, look forward to your resulting vid!
Despite your repeated insistence i.e. "you don't need special pliers" I did. Initially I had to make up a special tool to press down those squares but latter I ordered "special pliers" on eBay, they don't cost much and for me made life so much easier. We don't all have sufficiently strong fingers to accomplish that feat without some special tool (which is why they are made I guess). Just because you can do it with your bare hands does not mean we all can. Thanks for the video, I feel bad about this comment but felt compelled to anyway.
It’s a fair comment and thank you for posting. Please don’t feel “bad” about posting it! True, I possibly have a stronger grip than some people, maybe, and didn’t really consider that. If the tool is cheap and easily available then, hey!..why not use one? It would be handy if you could post a link to the eBay listing where you got it from, if you can.
@@leeevans3546 CZcams won't let me post links but you could search for something like: 'Car Fuel Line Petrol Clip Clamp Pipe Hose Release Disconnect Removal Pliers Tool' which is what it was called on my local eBay.
Great timing yet again. I'm aiming to upgrade my fuel tank at some point (12L -> 18L would make a huge difference), and the removal sounded terrifying.
Thanks, Len! Yes, the tank is vulnerable to having something dropped on it if it’s left on the floor, unprotected. I used a folded up duvet cover and, even then, almost tripped over it when looking for a spanner that had some who migrated to another part of the garage…… definitely keep that tank well away from the work area! I would never have dared do it if you hadn’t reassured me of how easy it was……..😀
Really, it is! I can’t believe I’d been so frightened of doing it! The key thing is to press the two black squares with the finger and thumb of one hand and pull the pipe up with the other. Someone has validly commented that perhaps not everyone would be able to do this (I have mechanic’s hands and am used to that sort of thing..)and he has mentioned an inexpensive tool available on eBay. Hopefully, he will post a link as it sounds like it will definitely make it easier for some people, including me
I did the first valve adjustment .... didn't need it... the shop tells ne they never really do.... getting the tank off was a bit of a pain .... my dealer lets me do basic stuff in his shop parking lot... they provide direction... how to remove tank... I do the work... valve adjustment..... oil changes...tire changes..... and purchase related items... they're always busy and they still make a couple of bucks on the parts .... I recently got your relocation wires for the rectifier .... had thought I'd pop the tank to route the wires.. based on this video.... not much room under the tank.... .. 😎
There’s loads of room for the extension wires as they go underneath the frame tube and it isn’t necessary to remove the fuel tank to do this. Just prop the back end up and the wires feed through easily….. in any event, as I demonstrated in the video, getting the tank off is really simple…….it would be easier to route the wires with the tank off but is perfectly possible with it on….that’s what I did with my own bike when I was still too frightened to remove the fuel tank!
Excellent! I’m pleased it’s of some help. Someone correctly posted in a comment that it’s advisable to put a rag/towel or similar at the front of the tank when lifting it off. I lifted mine very carefully as there is a danger of banging the front seam of the tank on the steering head. The tank has to be lifted at quite a steep angle in order to get it off the rubber bungs that the tank engages in. A very valid point and advisable to put something between the tank and the steering head!
@@internetpolification thanks for the heads up mate, I'll make sure to be careful now with lifting it, still a little nervous about denting it but having watched a few vids hopefully everything works out, this is my first "big" bike and so far i'm loving the interceptor never fails to put a smile on my face when i take it out.
@@danielkerr4100 it’s a great bike! Just make sure you have something soft to put the tank on. And put a rag/towel at the front of the tank as it’s possible to catch the steering head either way the front seam of the tank
i've seen a few people do it without removing the tank but just lifting the back end up a bit, when it comes to it i might try that first and see how it goes
One big plus with these photographs/video way of showing things, is that I can focus on the picture whilst listening to you, explaining. Thank you!
Yes that’s what I hope for. No music. No zany CZcams personality projection!
Hi James, fantastic video as always.
If you don't mind me mentioning, I've found that after removing my tank several times and chipping paint, that placing a rag at the front of the tank prevents damage to the paint work when raising the rear of the tank.
Good idea! I was very careful when lifting the tank but you’re absolutely right….some padding at the front would remove the likelihood of chipping the front. Good idea!
Hi James, thanks for continuing to do these. I have the same Interceptor as you and I've gotten many good tips from your videos.
That’s great. I’ve learned a lot too from other people posting their comments and suggestions, especially re the imminent exhaust replacement I’m doing.
@@internetpolification I replaced my exhaust for one from TEC bike parts. It was a bit of a pain, but it's well worth doing. Also added the fuel booster plugs. Good luck mate, look forward to your resulting vid!
@@thomascharnock watch this space! I’m hoping my bike won’t sound TOO loud!
Despite your repeated insistence i.e. "you don't need special pliers" I did. Initially I had to make up a special tool to press down those squares but latter I ordered "special pliers" on eBay, they don't cost much and for me made life so much easier. We don't all have sufficiently strong fingers to accomplish that feat without some special tool (which is why they are made I guess). Just because you can do it with your bare hands does not mean we all can. Thanks for the video, I feel bad about this comment but felt compelled to anyway.
It’s a fair comment and thank you for posting. Please don’t feel “bad” about posting it! True, I possibly have a stronger grip than some people, maybe, and didn’t really consider that. If the tool is cheap and easily available then, hey!..why not use one? It would be handy if you could post a link to the eBay listing where you got it from, if you can.
Have you a link to the special tool?
@@leeevans3546 that would be handy. Although I can use fingers,..as has been pointed out, maybe not everyone can. I’d like one myself!
@@leeevans3546 CZcams won't let me post links but you could search for something like:
'Car Fuel Line Petrol Clip Clamp Pipe Hose Release Disconnect Removal Pliers Tool' which is what it was called on my local eBay.
@@internetpolification For some reason none of my replies are coming up. I've emailed you a link.
Great timing yet again. I'm aiming to upgrade my fuel tank at some point (12L -> 18L would make a huge difference), and the removal sounded terrifying.
Yes! It sounded terrifying to me too but, having had Mr Hartley reassure me that it wasn’t difficult, I found it……wasn’t difficult! Go for it
Hi James, explained well, especially ensuring adequate protection of fuel tank. 👍
Thanks, Len! Yes, the tank is vulnerable to having something dropped on it if it’s left on the floor, unprotected. I used a folded up duvet cover and, even then, almost tripped over it when looking for a spanner that had some who migrated to another part of the garage…… definitely keep that tank well away from the work area! I would never have dared do it if you hadn’t reassured me of how easy it was……..😀
Yes tank best left well away from work area👍
Thanks James it looks so easy best video I've seen about taking the tank off 😀
Really, it is! I can’t believe I’d been so frightened of doing it! The key thing is to press the two black squares with the finger and thumb of one hand and pull the pipe up with the other. Someone has validly commented that perhaps not everyone would be able to do this (I have mechanic’s hands and am used to that sort of thing..)and he has mentioned an inexpensive tool available on eBay. Hopefully, he will post a link as it sounds like it will definitely make it easier for some people, including me
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I did the first valve adjustment .... didn't need it... the shop tells ne they never really do.... getting the tank off was a bit of a pain .... my dealer lets me do basic stuff in his shop parking lot... they provide direction... how to remove tank... I do the work... valve adjustment..... oil changes...tire changes..... and purchase related items... they're always busy and they still make a couple of bucks on the parts .... I recently got your relocation wires for the rectifier .... had thought I'd pop the tank to route the wires.. based on this video.... not much room under the tank.... .. 😎
There’s loads of room for the extension wires as they go underneath the frame tube and it isn’t necessary to remove the fuel tank to do this. Just prop the back end up and the wires feed through easily….. in any event, as I demonstrated in the video, getting the tank off is really simple…….it would be easier to route the wires with the tank off but is perfectly possible with it on….that’s what I did with my own bike when I was still too frightened to remove the fuel tank!
iIm painting my tank soon so this video was useful thank you
Excellent! I’m pleased it’s of some help. Someone correctly posted in a comment that it’s advisable to put a rag/towel or similar at the front of the tank when lifting it off. I lifted mine very carefully as there is a danger of banging the front seam of the tank on the steering head. The tank has to be lifted at quite a steep angle in order to get it off the rubber bungs that the tank engages in. A very valid point and advisable to put something between the tank and the steering head!
@@internetpolification thanks for the heads up mate, I'll make sure to be careful now with lifting it, still a little nervous about denting it but having watched a few vids hopefully everything works out, this is my first "big" bike and so far i'm loving the interceptor never fails to put a smile on my face when i take it out.
@@danielkerr4100 it’s a great bike! Just make sure you have something soft to put the tank on. And put a rag/towel at the front of the tank as it’s possible to catch the steering head either way the front seam of the tank
Warro got a video on removing tank & valve adjustment from about 3yrs ago.
Yes, I thought somebody may have covered it as it’s such a necessary part of doing the tappets etc
i've seen a few people do it without removing the tank but just lifting the back end up a bit, when it comes to it i might try that first and see how it goes
@@danielkerr4100 You can prop up the tank with a block of wood to do valve adjustment.
Easier with the tank off though?
I’ve not done the tappers yet but will definitely remove the tank to do them