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[bluesei2]

I find that I need to replace the tank console gasket (my fault - got too zealous with my cleaning

[OTIS]

I find that I need to replace the tank console gasket (my fault - got too zealous with my cleaning

[bluesei2]

Cool beans OTIS.. thanks Randy (Bluesei2)

[Still_on2_wheels]

Couple 'o tips:

1. Gasket p/n 61326-95, $3.93 at Zanottis. Your local experience may vary  
2. You can replace the gasket by slipping it over the canopy cover.
3. The gasket is not oval, but does have one side slightly larger.
4. Manual says replace the sealing screws (p/n 1311D), but many choose to reuse. Let your concience and your paint job be your guide.
5. Now is the time to replace your fuel filter (you have it 90% apart).
6. If you replace the filter, the 8mm clamp part numbers are 10222.
7. Finally....protect that paint. The lower filler spout is SHARP!

Jeff

[arcticdude]

I think blue is referring to the black rubber gasket that "protects" the fuel tank from the fuel tank console.

[bluesei2]

Thanks everyone.  I was really talking about the console gasket or molding (the long thin piece of channel).  I picked one up today at the local HD shop for $3.25.  With all of your advice, I got it apart very easily.  However the gasket refuses to sit flush on the console and wants to raise off at various turns.  I hate to glue something like this for fear that either a) some will get on the paint and b)what if I need to replace it again in the future?  Any ideas?  I assume once I have it in place and mounted the tank will help hold it in place.  How about putting it in some hot (not boiling) water before I apply it to the console.  I thought about electrical tape from the inside, but really didn't want the tape to decompose of come loose from heat and make a mess on the tank.  Has anyone had luck with the hot water or other techniques?


Thanks for the advice on the gas filter too.

thanks all,

Randy (Bluesei2)

[Fired00d]

Just a thought that comes to mind, can't say that it will work or not. Have you tried putting some Vaseline on the rubber piece to see if that would hold it long enough to get the console mounted then the pressure of it against the tank should keep it in place. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] Maybe some others will have some better ideas. I've used this trick on screw heads to keep them on the screwdriver long enough to get the screw started on the threads and thought this might work in this case.

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[grc]

Randy,

The warm water idea sounds like a winner - should make the part more pliable and remove any "set" from packaging.  Another method I've used on similar parts (Dyna console gasket) was to use small dabs of black silicone sealant to hold the gasket to the console until everything was screwed down.  Similar to 'd00d's idea with the Vaseline

[bluesei2]

Thanks guys for your ideas.  The vaseline idea reminds me of the good ole days when we used grease to hold gaskets in place until we could get them positioned.  I left the molding on the console overnight and if seems to have settled most of the way around (still raising a little on the steep contours).  I was thinking about leaving it in the sun and/or taking a hair dryer to it to heat it up.   If the channel molding was little deeper (my same year Fatboy's is), and a little tighter, it wouldn't be a problem, although to be deeper and tighter, it would definitely have to be a molded part.

Thanks again everyone.

Randy

[bluesei2]

Thanks again to everyone for your ideas and comments.  I thought I'd report on how it all worked out.  I put the console with the molding out in the sun.  The console got warm and the molding became pliable but still not conform to the console.  I purchased a tube of 3M Black Super Weatherstrip adhesive, heated the parts up again and starting at the bottom of the console on one side, I used a plastic toothpick to apply adhesive to the rim of the console in six inch segments.  I then carefully pushed the molding on.  When I got to the trouble spots (I certainly knew where they were by now  ), I put painter's tape on the rubber and onto the outside to hold it in place while the adhesive dried.  

I took about 15 minutes to get it all set up and then I installed the console back on the bike and removed the tape.  It went clean and easy and looks great.  If you try yourself remember to reattach the gas overflow and take special care to realign the console as there is some wriggle room to deal with.

I truly enjoy this forum and its great people like you folks that are willing to share your ideas and experiences that make it such a valuable resource.  Thks again to all.

Randy (BlueSEI2)