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by jjscsix » Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:57 pm
I recommend not taking the tank off. I was able to run wires under the side panels by taking them off.
I had to have work done at the dealer that involved them taking the tank off. When I took the bike in they thought it was gong to be a simple 30 minute job and did not know the tank would have to come off. The dealer and mechanic were kind enough to let me watch the mechanic work. Without going into the reasons, they had to change out the left handlebar switch.
He kept taking parts off to get to the connector, and eventually had to take the tank off. By then the mechanic and I were getting along very well and I can honestly say I helped him with a fair amount of work.
Getting the tank off is not especially hard for a good do it yourselfer (which I am and have been for 50 years). Getting the tank back on is the real bitch kitty. It took he, another mechanic and me watching from underneath 30 minutes just to get the tank seated in place. There are two grommets that simply are not designed to make it easy. And don’t under estimate how much a couple of grommets can make.
So I repeat my advice, run the wires under the side panels. They are easy to take off and you can then fish the wires under the back of the tank to the underseat area for wiring.
I look forward to your write up and pics when you are done as I would like to put driving lights on my bike also. The older I get the earlier I leave on my Sunday morning rides to the point where I frequently leave before daylight.
2017 KTM Superduke GT, 2017 Yamaha FJR1300, 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale