1981 GL 1100 tank removal

[skw1972]

hello again Goldwing wizards, I come to you this evening with a humble question...
How do I get this tank off? I have a shiny new set of carbs ready to install but before I do I need to address this rusty tank issue. I was thinking acid and a bunch bolts, bb's and such, shake well and serve?..but the tank would like to stay where it's at it seems
Oh mighty wizards of Goldwing please instruct your humble padawan.

 

[toytender01]

See Section 6 Clymer M340 page 100. Good luck

 

[slabghost]

You can do electrolysis in place. To remove though you need to remove the rear wheel.

 

[mcgovern61]

That is correct, remove the rear wheel, slide out the fender, remove the 2 bolts at the top front and...while using a rubber mallet.....gently knock the tank back out of the holder. I sometimes start the tank out by using a wide blade screwdriver right at the tank mount tang and gently wedge it back.

 

[Xbones69]

That is correct, remove the rear wheel, slide out the fender, remove the 2 bolts at the top front and...while using a rubber mallet.....gently knock the tank back out of the holder. I sometimes start the tank out by using a wide blade screwdriver right at the tank mount tang and gently wedge it back.

Terrific, This is what I was looking for on tank removal. WooHoo, gotta take the rear tire off any way to get a new one put on.
Thanks for the information.

Jeff