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V7 III Stone fuel tank removal?

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Well, this is probably one of the stupidest questions I have asked in a long time.

How do I remove the fuel tank from my 2019 V7III Stone? I removed the bolt at the rear of the tank . The tank will rock up and down a bit. But, if I try to lift the front of the tank or slide it back -- no go. Is it possibly hung up on the rubber donuts it looks like from the parts list the tank hangs on toward the front? If so, is that a straight up lift or a slide back and lift? Or, am I just being a wuss and need to really wind up on it and heave the darned thing loose?

BTW, here's a pic of the bike. Hepco bags, Sato Racing rearsets, Dart fly screen. Love it.
 

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It's been a few years, but, It was a pullback while wiggling and yes the rubbers are stuck. Lube them before reassembly. Also the fuel line might be holding you back it has a quick disconnect.
There is a fuel filter change tutorial here. Search for it.
 
The two rubber discs were REALLY STUCK on my bike. A long blast of WD 40 freed up the little boogers just fine. I read, somewhere, that pressure in the fuel line can make the quick release fitting hard to get loose. I turned the key on and gave it a very short push on the starter button and that seemed to free up the fitting. Yep, it's pull back and lift up. I was surprised at how far rearward I had to pull the tank
 
Bill Meyer said:
The two rubber discs were REALLY STUCK on my bike. A long blast of WD 40 freed up the little boogers just fine. I read, somewhere, that pressure in the fuel line can make the quick release fitting hard to get loose. I turned the key on and gave it a very short push on the starter button and that seemed to free up the fitting. Yep, it's pull back and lift up. I was surprised at how far rearward I had to pull the tank
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Actually you want to disconnect the electrical connection to the fuel pump then try to start. If it starts and dies that is OK too. Once the pressure is released it is much easier to disconnect the fuel fitting.
 
john zibell said:
Actually you want to disconnect the electrical connection to the fuel pump then try to start. If it starts and dies that is OK too. Once the pressure is released it is much easier to disconnect the fuel fitting.
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Indeed, do this. I did not the first time. What a mess.
 
Thanks to all on the tank removal info. Actually used the wooden handle of my bench brush between the steering stem and the front of the tank to lever it loose a bit, then hosed the rubbers with silicone rubber lubricant. All is well now.
 
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