accesing battery with a full tank of gas...

[nyctpt]

I have a dead battery and of course a full tank of gas. When I lift the tank to access the battery will I get any fuel leakage/overflow?

Thanks
Ryan

 

[ozgurakman]

I have a dead battery and of course a full tank of gas. When I lift the tank to access the battery will I get any fuel leakage/overflow?

Thanks
Ryan

it will be spilled from fuel vent hoses to the ground, don't worry. maybe 1-2 liter will out the tank, not more.

 

[outasight20]

it will be spilled from fuel vent hoses to the ground, don't worry. maybe 1-2 liter will out the tank, not more.

I disagree. i've lifted the tank when it's full and didn't have any leakage. You should be all set.

 

[raja777m]

I disagree. i've lifted the tank when it's full and didn't have any leakage. You should be all set.

Me too, I used 72" bungee cord with hooks to hold the tank straight, almost perpendicular to the bike.
I was scared first, but it didn't leak.

 

[nyctpt]

Thanks guys, gonna do it tomorrow morning so I'll let ya know how it turns out.

Ryan

 

[diddy]

I have just installed a new optimate lead on my battery and the tank was full right to the brim tank was raised up for about half hour to fit and no leaks

 

[elus1ve]

It does overflow (a few drops, not litres) through the hose when the tank is filled to the brim, but otherwise it will be fine.

 

[7UPyours]

one way to find out :spank: get to work and report back

 

[ozgurakman]

I disagree. i've lifted the tank when it's full and didn't have any leakage. You should be all set.

Mine was spilled some, maybe a half liter. 1-2 lt was a maximal thoght... Not a certain info. but thanks for correction

 

[nyctpt]

Hardly lost any at all, just enough to leave a quarter sized spot on the ground. Lost one of the battery box bolts, any suggestions on sourcing one or what thread size they are?

Ryan

 

[raja777m]

Hardly lost any at all, just enough to leave a quarter sized spot on the ground. Lost one of the battery box bolts, any suggestions on sourcing one or what thread size they are?

Ryan

I think it is 1/4"-20, lead terminal.
If in case u r buying online, try the extended battery terminal bolt.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bat...F-8#q=battery+terminal+bolt+extender&tbm=shop

 

[greg]

mountain bike disc brake bolts are the same fit and pitch

i've been using one on my bike since loosing one a few years ago

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Hardly lost any at all, just enough to leave a quarter sized spot on the ground. Lost one of the battery box bolts, any suggestions on sourcing one or what thread size they are?

Ryan

They should be standard M6x1 metric(available at most Hardware stores). If the bolt you lost SHOULD have a shoulder, I'd order one from Yamaha or your going to squash the plastic. That or sliightly snug down and use RED loctite.

Parts 22 or 23?
Yamaha Motorcycle Parts 2007 FZ6 - FZS6W FRAME Diagram

 

[nyctpt]

I's the one with the shoulder of course. I might just try to find/make a bushing to take up the extra space. Thanks for all the info!!

Ryan

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I's the one with the shoulder of course. I might just try to find/make a bushing to take up the extra space. Thanks for all the info!!

Ryan

If you have a local MC shop close, the shoulder bolts are VERY COMMON, especially that size.

I'd ask one of the mechanic's to peek thru their junk/spare parts box/drawer. I'll bet they'll have what you need.

(Just bring down the other one that matches the one you do have)..

 

[Zealot]

Hardly lost any at all, just enough to leave a quarter sized spot on the ground. Lost one of the battery box bolts, any suggestions on sourcing one or what thread size they are?

Ryan

Trial and error, a garage wide search, etc.

Take the other one to a hardware store and purchase a few of the closest looking ones you can. Alternatively, measure the threads per inch (takes a bit to count each ring) and the diameter of the bolt.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Trial and error, a garage wide search, etc.

Take the other one to a hardware store and purchase a few of the closest looking ones you can. Alternatively, measure the threads per inch (takes a bit to count each ring) and the diameter of the bolt.

All those bolts under there are M6 x1 thread..