Tank doesnt want to come off

[Guest edharrison]

Hi,
    I am trying to get at the air filter, I read the trick of removing the two bolts - wiggling back then propping the front - I wiggle it back then it seems to hit a stop and wont lift, dont want to force anything?

Any ideas or something Im missing maybe?

thank you

[fast_eddy 712]

Try and spy underneath to make sure no pipe is getting caught or anything.

[Guest edharrison]

Thanks, I have run it lower on fuel so I'll have another go this morning or I'll buy clamps and do it properly!

[Guest edharrison]

Done it - major wiggling needed! Someone fitted a K&N - personally not a fan and its a bad fit, ordered a standard one and of course they sent the wrong one.

[Mick 162]

Might be an idea to change the plugs at the same time.

[Guest edharrison]

All done thanks..found the right side airbox breather was off too!

One thing I noticed, white liquid on the right exhaust coming from the smaller of the two overflow pipes at the bottom right of the engine...not much but some each ride, my first fear is oil/water mix but oil and coolant look ok!.

On some bikes the pipes are plugged, these are open...just looked - it is coolant from the small pipe, not sure if it goes to the rad or expansion tank without further investigation.

Thanks.

Edited April 13, 2014 by edharrison

[x11r 386]

This is quite normal , I've had it from time to time.

[Guest edharrison]

Maybe the dealer overfilled, I'll check further tomorrow. ...

Edited April 13, 2014 by edharrison

[Mick 162]

Yep, nowt to worry about. As john says: quite normal.

[Guest edharrison]

Hot and cold over an inch over the full mark...dealee must have topped up!

[Kenko 335]

Mine does it as well, but nothing to worry about.