removing GS1000G fuel tank

[simong]

Hi - I just got a GS1000 (1980) - went to start it up - and the choke cable turns but won't pull up.

I'm worried maybe i over twisted it but now it won't pull up at all - it's. mounted in the fork/steering column.

 

Thanks,
Simon

 

[Joseph]

Looks like its time to remove and check and grease ?

[wraith]

Welcome to OSS

If it's a old cable, as above remove clean, if you have fitted a new one you can over twist on them and they lock, just un-twist and start again.

[simong]

I need to fit a new Choke cable. Whats the quickest way to remove the fuel tank/lift it up so can fit the new choke cable.

 

thanks,

Simon

[Blubber]

42 minutes ago, simong said:

I need to fit a new Choke cable. Whats the quickest way to remove the fuel tank/lift it up so can fit the new choke cable.

 

thanks,

Simon

What does the manual say ? 

 

Because i would be inclined to believe that 

Edited May 10, 2021 by Blubber

[wraith]

Unlatch seat, remove bolt at back of tank, disconnect the 2 wires (one block) for fuel gauge, discounect one fuel line and one vacuum pipe from tap, lift back of tank up and put towards back of bike.

Tank off, hardiest part will be discouneting the fuel line and vacuum pipe.

I'd look at getting a manual 

[Captain Chaos]

3 hours ago, simong said:

Whats the quickest way to remove the fuel tank/lift it up

Dynamite.

[Joseph]

On 5/10/2021 at 4:45 PM, Captain Chaos said:

Dynamite.

Or it might not

[vizman]

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