removal of petrol tank for painting

[rideblue1]

Hello all

I have removed all "body"parts from my 2001 V11 ready for painting except the petrol tank which I have left on the bike for as long as possible so that the engine could be run. The parts go in for paint soon and so I will removing the tank. Before I commence I thought I'd ask on the forum for any advice in relation to removal and refitting of the tank. I don't want to suffer an air lock or other vacuum related problems when I come to get the bike on the road and was wondering of any experiences that others have had when attempting the removal and replacement of the tank. I still haven't quite made up my mind on a colour for the V11 but metallic bronze is my choice at the moment. Any suggestions would be welcome as I am fairly open minded on choice of colour, though I am bearing in mind the red frame factor. The bike is silver at the moment but after sustaining damage a paint job is necessary and so I thought a change would be in order. Thanks for listening and remember "ride while you can"

[Slavomir Musilek (R.I.P.)]

lock the pet-cock, dismatile the tank, drain out the fuel, take out the pet-cock, the pressure regulator...

 

one thing I really dont know how to is the leather thing on the top

 

I will have my LM repainted also..

 

schemes what I am thinking of is getting it pearl white with red side frames. I have rosso corsa fairing so I would let the stripes stay dark red and the rest paint in white

 

 

OR!

 

having it painted in similar way

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/87/26477333...f199802.jpg?v=0

[fotoguzzi]

I once had a BMW with a piant that looked black far away but up close it was a dark rootbeer color with gold metal flake, that was cool paint, I think they called it Bronco or something. it had gold pinstriping but red would look good too.

[rideblue1]

Hi Slavomir,many thanks for the information and the input on paint colours.That paint scheme on the old M3 Le Mans in the picture would be cool and pretty unique on a modern Guzzi as I think it was a paint scheme used by Guzzi some years ago, on I think the 1000S model.I recall seeing one in green and black as opposed to red. I like the sound of the Pearl white and red striping better though,that would be classy. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with and thanks again.

lock the pet-cock, dismatile the tank, drain out the fuel, take out the pet-cock, the pressure regulator...

 

one thing I really dont know how to is the leather thing on the top

 

I will have my LM repainted also..

 

schemes what I am thinking of is getting it pearl white with red side frames. I have rosso corsa fairing so I would let the stripes stay dark red and the rest paint in white

 

 

OR!

 

having it painted in similar way

 

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/87/26477333...f199802.jpg?v=0

[rideblue1]

Hi and thanks for taking time to reply.My favourite colour on a bike is a rich red but the problem with the V11 is its almost unique red frame. I had a 1980 Beemer 1000 which I had resprayed a deep candy apple red which looked great but I need to stay away from red on the V11 because of the existing frame colour. I tend to go for the warmer richer colours and usually make my mind up fairly quickly but it's taking longer in the case of the Guzzi.I'm off to a classic bike show at the weekend,maybe I'll get some inspiration there. Love that beemer in your picture,I have an R80 and I never tire of the classic look of the older generation flat twins. Safe riding and thanks again.

I once had a BMW with a piant that looked black far away but up close it was a dark rootbeer color with gold metal flake, that was cool paint, I think they called it Bronco or something. it had gold pinstriping but red would look good too.

[dhansen]

You might find some info here:

 

Tank removal

 

I'm partial to silver V11s but the new bronze color used on the '09 Norge might work with the red frame and pork chops.

 

Have fun!

 

Dennis

[rideblue1]

Hi Bruce,thanks for the link,plenty to read there to help with the tank removal.Agree with the bronze choice as I have been looking at a metallic bronze colour used by BMW. I have tried googling for a pic of the bronze 09 Norge you mentioned but without success. I think bronze along with the red frame would look the business.The champagne colour used by Guzzi is another option but it may be a little light for my taste. Thanks again for the info and suggestions.

You might find some info here:

 

Tank removal

 

I'm partial to silver V11s but the new bronze color used on the '09 Norge might work with the red frame and pork chops.

 

Have fun!

 

Dennis