Norton Commando Workshop Manual

## Frame and Ancillaries

# F

### SECTION F9

### REMOVING AND REPLACING FUEL TANK

Prior to removal of any fuel tank, remove the seat after releasing the two large knurled securing knobs. This will permit easier access to the rear tank fixings. Disconnect the fuel pipes from both fuel taps at the pipe union nuts.
The various fixing methods used for glass fibre and steel tanks are shown in Fig. F11. Note specially the thicknesses and positions of the foam rubber support pads.

The front of the tank in all cases is of the stud and self locking nut variety. Roadster, Fastback and Interstate types utilise rubbers of the washer type whereas all other models use bonded rubber front mountings.
The rear of the tank prior to 1972 and excepting SS and Hi-Rider models is secured by a single rubber band. SS and Hi-Rider models use a resiliently padded steel cross strap beneath the main frame tube to the rear of the tank, secured by bolts and washers.
Existing glass fibre tanks continue with the same fixings from 1972 but Roadster steel tanks and Interstate steel and glass fibre tanks utilise the rear cross strap. To provide additional space and thus aid removal on such models, removal of the side panels is desirable.
See illustrations Fig. F11

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