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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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Anyone know how to remove the 2 bolts holding the gas tank down? It's not the 2 that are near the front. It's the one under the rider's seat. They're SUPER tight and bends the metal on the tools when I try to turn it.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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try loosening the front ones then hitting the rears again. also, pb blaster, wd40, etc. will help tremendously.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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They're hard to get loose sometimes... what I did was used the shorter end of the hex key for turning arm so that it doesnt flex, and extended it with the sleeve meant for back-shock nut adjuster. And then just didnt tighten it all that much the next time...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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dont they have loctite on them?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Also try using a "cheater bar". this may help. Make sure you don't strip them or else your screeeeewed.
 
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