2018 Vector Gas Tank

RobX-1 said:
Knowing that the tank is empty, have you considered just removing the tank and turning it upside down and shaking it to allow the funnel hose to simply fall out?

There really isn't that much more involved with removing the tank if you're contemplating going in thru the fuel pump access. Just have to remove the beauty ring at the base of the handlebars. Then remove the four screws (#4 & #5 in the image below) securing the tank cover. When removing the cover, the rubber o-ring (#2) on the gas tank spout will fight you as you try to slide it up off the tank spout as you push up on the tank cover but just work it side to side. Also be careful with the two lower tabs on the tank cover (circled in red) as they slide into and are seated in the holes on the two side covers (#11 & #12). Since I've broken one, I now remove those two side covers by removing screws #15 and #16 (x2) so that it makes removing the tab much easier as I maneuver the lower side covers to get them off the tabs vs trying to remove the tabs while also fighting that rubber o-ring on the tank spout and lifting the tank cover up.


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Thank you for sending me the pictures & instructions. Will do this if I can't get the hose out by the spout. The sled is 400 miles away in Michigan, so need to take a rode trip.
 
YukonMP said:
I know the OP is heavily invested in getting the hose out and don't mean to suggest he do otherwise.

Being the lazy old fart that I am I have to ask ... what is the downside of just leaving it in the tank?
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I am not sure if it will disturb any thing in the tank. (fuel pump, sending unit or hoses).
 
YukonMP said:
Being the lazy old fart that I am I have to ask ... what is the downside of just leaving it in the tank?
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He'd have to replace the hose for his funnel. :rofl:

In all seriousness though, the OCPD in me would also want it out even knowing there would probably be no downside to just leaving it in.
 
Well since the sled is that far away, better give you the Paul Harvey treatment and tell you the rest of the story. Once you remove the aforementioned tank cover, there is a nut (#24) securing the tank to the tunnel along with a stepped washer (#26) and a flat washer (#25) on both sides of the rear of the tank. You will also have to disconnect the tank vent hose via the clamp (#20) that will be attached to the nipped circled in red. Lastly, you will need to disconnect the fuel line so have a rag handy to catch any fuel when doing so. First you need to remove the top cover (#13) of the fuel line by lifting up and then sliding off the hose. Then, in order to disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump nipple, you need to use a small screwdriver to lift up the tab of the clip circled in blue.

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I think once you see if it up close it will make more sense but here's an exploded view of this clip where the orange arrow is pointing to where you will insert a small regular screwdriver so as to slightly lift it where the hose can be disconnected from the nipple:

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Hope this helps and good luck with the repair. ;)!
 
RobX-1 said:
Well since the sled is that far away, better give you the Paul Harvey treatment and tell you the rest of the story. Once you remove the aforementioned tank cover, there is a nut (#24) securing the tank to the tunnel along with a stepped washer (#26) and a flat washer (#25) on both sides of the rear of the tank. You will also have to disconnect the tank vent hose via the clamp (#20) that will be attached to the nipped circled in red. Lastly, you will need to disconnect the fuel line so have a rag handy to catch any fuel when doing so. First you need to remove the top cover (#13) of the fuel line by lifting up and then sliding off the hose. Then, in order to disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump nipple, you need to use a small screwdriver to lift up the tab of the clip circled in blue.

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I think once you see if it up close it will make more sense but here's an exploded view of this clip where the orange arrow is pointing to where you will insert a small regular screwdriver so as to slightly lift it where the hose can be disconnected from the nipple:

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Hope this helps and good luck with the repair. ;)!
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Boy, you really got into it this time with all the details, thank you for taking the time to send this to me.
 
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