Need to completely remove tank to disconnect grip?

[montanamax]

I need to repair the left grip heating wires on my 07. All the necessary body panels are off but I haven't disconnected the lines to the fuel tank yet. Wondering if I might just be able to shift the tank back enough to get at the connections for the heater grip wires. Didn't try yet but wondered if anybody knew. Thanks.

[montanamax]

The answer was yes. Lots of zip tie like things keeping the cable in place. PIA.

[simbo]

Good to know, thanks for the feedback.

[montanamax]

Simbo,

I must have had too much eggnog when I wrote that post. In fact, it was necessary to disconnect the lines because the heater cable is completely beneath the tank. I was able to get enough slack in the line to do the repair but still had to undo a good number of the ties.

And BTW, it depends on what you use your bike for. My 91 GS is perfect for the forest roads of Montana. But when I want to blast down the Montana Autobahn with the cruise control set to 80, well, I'll be on the RT.

Happy Holidays!