Terry500
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Is there clearance to swing the fuel tank up for air filter replacement when a Helibar riser is installed? It's an ST1300. Hoping I don't have to unbolt the bars. Thanks in advance.
Tank Lift Clearance with Helibars
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Yes, there is room on my ST1300 with the helibar riser installed.
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Terry500
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Whew...thanks, Mike.
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I've got Heli Bars and my tank will clear, but I always remove the five bolts of the bracket at the base of the tank to let it move around a bit.
This enables more movement of the upper tank during the process and seems to put less strain or pinch on the interconnecting hose.
Will be replacing the hose as well as the filter this week.
Hose seems good but it's getting on sixteen years old. and there can be up to twenty odd litres in that upper tank. Some including the service manual I think recommend replacement of the constant tension clamps at the same time.
[edit] Subject to correction, but I think if you run your fuel down to less than one bar[?] the upper tank should be empty.
This enables more movement of the upper tank during the process and seems to put less strain or pinch on the interconnecting hose.
Will be replacing the hose as well as the filter this week.
Hose seems good but it's getting on sixteen years old. and there can be up to twenty odd litres in that upper tank. Some including the service manual I think recommend replacement of the constant tension clamps at the same time.
[edit] Subject to correction, but I think if you run your fuel down to less than one bar[?] the upper tank should be empty.
Terry500
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Thanks Chris. I was wondering about some of the points you touched on.
Andrew Shadow
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Three or more bars displayed on the fuel gauge and there is still fuel in the upper tank.
Two bars showing on the fuel gauge and there is still a small amount of fuel remaining in the upper tank.
One bar flashing and estimated remaining range displayed on the fuel gauge the upper tank and the hose connecting it to the lower tank are empty.
Two bars showing on the fuel gauge and there is still a small amount of fuel remaining in the upper tank.
One bar flashing and estimated remaining range displayed on the fuel gauge the upper tank and the hose connecting it to the lower tank are empty.
I too have the Heli-bar risers and there is room for the tank lift, and it does go high enough for the prop rod to be used
Is it necessary to run the fuel down before lifting the tank? I haven't done that... so far, no problem.
Andrew Shadow
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No, not if you are not removing the tank or opening the lower tank.
Besides the added weight the risk is if the connecting hose between the two tanks fails while you are raising/lowering the upper tank gas will pour out everywhere.