Fuel Tank Removal

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spooky said:
I’ll have a look at the heat shield bit you mentioned as that sounds like it could be worthwhile.

I’m out on track again late next week so I’m not sure I want to get into checking valve clearances for the first time. Would opening that up myself potentially affect warranty?
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You don't need to tell them. It's a good practice to measure the valvetrains when the motors fresh so you have a reference next time you check. Check them write them down. Then you can readily detect a problem if somethings checking out. The manual calls for the R closers to be set at 0.0015 inch. I'll bet there ain't a single one that tight. One of the german guys posted he shattered a bunch of closer collets on an R (they're titanium). This happens due to loose clearances. Doesn't hurt to check. I like to fix stuff before it breaks. Takes about an hour. Front head well that's a different deal. Pull the wheel, drop the radiators.
 
baggerman said:
You don't need to tell them. It's a good practice to measure the valvetrains when the motors fresh so you have a reference next time you check. Check them write them down. Then you can readily detect a problem if somethings checking out. The manual calls for the R closers to be set at 0.0015 inch. I'll bet there ain't a single one that tight. One of the german guys posted he shattered a bunch of closer collets on an R (they're titanium). This happens due to loose clearances. Doesn't hurt to check. I like to fix stuff before it breaks. Takes about an hour. Front head well that's a different deal. Pull the wheel, drop the radiators.
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With respect he is battling to get the tank off…first!
 
andyb said:
With respect he is battling to get the tank off…first!
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I’m not battling to do it – I wanted to ask before doing it so I don’t have to battle… I’ve learned some stuff, have the right tool on the way and I think it will be simple thanks to the advice I have received in this thread. I think it’s better to learn from other people’s experience and there’s nothing wrong with seeking the benefit of other people’s experience before attempting something you haven’t done before.

On the other hand, valve clearance isn’t something I want to be doing just yet, even if it might be a good idea. I am also concerned about opening things up on the engine and the potential for warranty issues on the engine as a consequence.
 
andyb said:
Which straight bit of pipe are you going to fit around 100 mm of straight connector napoleon?
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I’ll give you 100 mm of straight connector 😜

Factory team seems to be able to sort it out with what looks like a Staubli type elbow connector. And yes I realize this is their warm up fuel tank setup.

Love you boo
 

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andyb said:
It crops up I mention it it’s hardly repeating and repeating … here’s a new bit of rhetoric, feck off and add something interesting or you’ll be labelled SD2
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Dude you completely .... all over every thread you reply to. So maybe get to fecking yourself and lighten up.
 
SuperDomestique said:
I’ll give you 100 mm of straight connector 😜

Factory team seems to be able to sort it out with what looks like a Staubli type elbow connector. And yes I realize this is their warm up fuel tank setup.

Love you boo
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Another internet picture .. well done

Wanna see how hard it is and lack of space look at superbike unlimited attempt on their video…
 
bp_SFV4 said:
You and SD need a subforum where you two can troll each other endlessly. I’ll keep the pearls in the oyster for now.
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Andy - it’s a northern thing… Often annoying and an occasional slap wouldn’t go amiss.

SD - I don’t think there are many threads that benefit from his involvement. Fortunately I no longer see it and I am confident that I’m missing nothing. The forum is far more pleasant thanks to the ignore feature.

One of the two has some actual experience though, and if I had to take advice from one of them I know who it wouldn’t be…

Having said that, you are a bit of a .... @andyb. No offence, etc, etc. 🤣 😘
 
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Andy had a great thread about the tank grip from raceways.it. I’ve been looking for that style but for a 2021.
 

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