removing gas tank -tips?

[hbc]

Hi,

When removing the gas tank on a 89 Katana, will the tank leak gas or does the "vacuum valve" stay close and prevent the gas from coming out??

Thanks for any advice, i need to change spark plugs soon. Also any tips.

hbc

[Nate91kat]

Correct, gas will not flow out if in the on position due to the vaccum. When you first disconnect the lines, the gas already in the lines will come out. I believe gas will flow only if it's on the PRI or prime position(correct me if I'm wrong).
When I change my plugs I actually just unbolt the tank, move it back-resting it sideways on the fairings. I don't undo any of the gas lines. That gives me enough room to change the plugs-I've got a 91.
Good luck.

[Cbass]

As long as your petcock isn't bad no gas should leak out

I also have an 89 and it needed replacing when I began working on it.

[hbc]

Ok, thats great news.

I'm gonna try it this weekend.

Thanks again!!

hbc

[hbc]

Gas tank came out no probs.

Thanks guys!!

hbc