what to look for under false tank while it's off???


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what to look for under false tank while it's off???

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I've removed the false tank preparing to remove carburetors. Is there anything I should look for, replace, test, pray over while it's off?


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yep, rats. almost got snake bit when i removed the seat from a hd ultra about 30 years ago. he was after the rats.
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joecoolsuncle wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:01 pm yep, rats. almost got snake bit when i removed the seat from a hd ultra about 30 years ago. he was after the rats.
Thats strange, on most HDs I thought the rats are usually on the top of the seat? :twisted:
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Can you spray the area under the false tank with a cleaning foam and then hose it off - covering the air filter, of course?
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Rambozo wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:23 pm
joecoolsuncle wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:01 pm yep, rats. almost got snake bit when i removed the seat from a hd ultra about 30 years ago. he was after the rats.
Thats strange, on most HDs I thought the rats are usually on the top of the seat? :twisted:
you mean like with a gerbal in their pocket?????


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