GSXR750 K5 fuel tank removal

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

I need to remove my fuel tank, reading my workshop manual and watching YouTube videos there is no mention of if the tank should be empty, only that there will be some drips to clean up.

Can a full fuel tank be removed without emptying it?

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

It doesn’t say either way which is what is confusing.

I wondered if the fuel pump held the fuel in place.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I've never known a tank you can't remove because the fuel will pour out. It'll either have an on/off fuel tap, a vacuum tap or quick release connectors. You might lose a few drips of fuel, but it won't flow out.

I've never done it on that particular bike, but I've done it on SO many bikes that I am 90% sure it'll be fine.
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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

Here is a video
https://youtu.be/5BH5HG5iW_s

Looks like I can just remove it then.

xX-Alex-Xx · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Sep 2019 Karma :

Yeah just remove the breather hoses, the electrical connector and the fuel line. Have a rag handy cos you’ll get a few drops but that’s it.
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