Re: [ST] RE: Drain Tank

[david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I suggest syphoning out as much gas as possible first.
Since the filler neck is recessed it is hard to pour the last bit out of it. I have no idea of the best way to proceed from here. You could unscrew the fuel lever sensor and let the last bit of gas drain out that hole.

David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA


> >>>What's the easiest way to drain the tank once it's off the bike?  I have
> a
> >>>99 Sprint ST, in case it matters.
> 
> >Drop a lit match into it. Doesn't matter if it is a 99 or not, this 
> >works for all years.
> 
> Matt-
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion...perhaps I should have specified that I wish to
> keep my gas tank in one piece with the pretty red paint mostly intact.  
> 
> So, seriously folks, I don't want to make a mess or a fire hazard doing
> this, do you just flip it over and drain it out the filler or is there an
> easier way?
> 
> -Stephen
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