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Need to completely remove tank to disconnect grip?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:59 pm
by 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.
Re: Need to completely remove tank to disconnect grip?
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:33 pm
by montanamax
The answer was yes. Lots of zip tie like things keeping the cable in place. PIA.
Re: Need to completely remove tank to disconnect grip?
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2024 10:06 pm
by simbo
Good to know, thanks for the feedback.
Re: Need to completely remove tank to disconnect grip?
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 5:04 pm
by 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!
