Removing 19ltr tank

[gwellsbury]

Sorry to be a pain have looked on the search but carnt find what i need. I need to get my tank of to get it sprayed. I have drained all the fuel out and lifted up the tank, followin the service manual i downloaded. The main problem is i carnt get any of the dam hoses of the tank. The main fuel hose which is bolted to the tank i carnt budge and the 2 hoses goin into the fuel valve are so tight i carnt pull the buggers of. Any special way todo this or is it just brute force.
Any help greatly appricated thanx

[Wicky]

Try putting a hot water bottle right next to a hose (half fill it and wrap it around as best you can) to warm up & soften the rubber then wriggle it off.

PS Make sure the hose clips are released first...

I installed some 10mm ID hose connectors further down the hose for easier access

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... se#p150084

[Stratman]

I lever them off bit by bit with a blunt wide old screwdriver until the will let me twist them. If you try to pull them off you only make them grip tighter

[gwellsbury]

Cheers for the help guys got it of today i used a hair dryer to warm up the hoses and they cam eof easy. Tank has gone to get sprayed now so done my filter today balanced the carbs new plugs and abit of general cleanin. Should have it back on the road lookin like new by the end of the month. Thanx for all the help