i got a new gas tank for my 97 f3, i was wondering what the best way to drain the gas out of the old tank, or if i even need to drain the gas out until it is off the bike. if i turn the petcock to the off position, will gas come pouring out still when i disconnect the hoses coming out of the gas tank?

 

Drive the bike till you are almost out of gas. It will make it easier to remove. I took mine off the other day and all i did was turn off the gas and removed it. It did not leak.

 

alright thanks, i was afraid to try it because i didnt want to have gas pouring out everywhere

 

that petcock is ocnnected directly from the gas to tank to the hose to the petcock to he hose to the carbs ;p

 

I have an idea, turn the gas to on and hold a lit match while you try to take the tank off. lol. Had fun ridin to culpepper man. Those guys are freekin nuts!

 

yea man... ill try that match thing, but ill get you to hold the match while i take off the tank, yea man that was a fun ride but i got back and it looked like i pissed all over my leg cuz my radiator lol