Gas tank removal

[Budgetguy]

Greetings everyone. I am a new member with an embarrassing problem. I just recently acquired a 1996 Tour Classic. As the weather here in British Columbia is a little inclement for riding just yet I am tearing it down and giving it a general once over. My problem is I cannot get the wiring harness connector to the speedometer to come apart. I have tried depressing the tab, prying it but cannot get it to release. I have had problems opening connectors in the past but have always figured them out but this one is making me nuts. If someone could let me in on the trick before I snap and get out the side cutters I would be very grateful. Jim

[M61A1MECH]

As I recall from the days when I had my 98 TC, that connector was always tough to get apart. Sometimes a little rocking the top part back and forth along the long axis while holding the bottom worked. Patience is the key.

[Dano]

Might try to spray some CRC-26 (Lowes,etc.) around the connector to lubricate the plastic. Probably just stuck together and the spray will work.

[Budgetguy]

Thanks for the info guys, with your input I figured I just wasn't trying hard enough. Sure enough with a little more effort she finaly let go. Now I can get on to more important things.

[GG54172]

I am a new member with an embarrassing problem. I just recently acquired a 1996 Tour Classic.

 

 

i'll take that embarassing problem off of your hands, just ship the bike to me. No charge, I will do it out of the kindness of my heart.