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Title: gas tank bolts
Post by: dlighthill on September 04, 2008, 11:50:57 AM
i know someone on here will know the answer to this...
anyone know the bolt size for where the gas tank attaches to the frame? i seem to have misplaced mine during construction.
Title: Re: gas tank bolts
Post by: The Buddha on September 04, 2008, 12:09:39 PM
Its a 6mm bolt with and oversized captive washer and uses a 10mm wrench. Length ... not sure, maybe ~ 20mm.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: gas tank bolts
Post by: dlighthill on September 04, 2008, 12:15:01 PM
some how i knew you'd know the answer to this.
Title: Re: gas tank bolts
Post by: gsJack on September 04, 2008, 12:51:26 PM
I take my tank off with a 12 mm wrench.   :thumb:
Title: Re: gas tank bolts
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on September 05, 2008, 07:40:54 PM
Quote from: gsJack on September 04, 2008, 12:51:26 PM
I take my tank off with a 12 mm wrench.   :thumb:

Same here, 12mm. Just remember to shut that tank mounted valve off before you disconnect anything.
Title: Re: gas tank bolts
Post by: The Buddha on September 05, 2008, 07:51:43 PM
OK the bracket that the tank bolts to which then bolts to the frame is a 8mm with a 12mm head.
That bracket bolts to the tank with 2 grommets that are 6 and 10.
The seat lip goes under that bracket too.
Cool.
Buddha.