As long as the gas tank is not too full, just take it off. The tank is supported by the plate, but it is wedged in there pretty tight. Dave Swingle 5429 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Sean Howley" <tsuyoi@xxxx> wrote: > I am needing to remove the fuel tank closing plate (the triangular plate bolted to the frame under the fuel tank). Is there anything I need to do before I unbolt it? Additional support, etc. Also, is there a special method to removing it or is it as straight forward as it looks? > > Thanks, > > Sean Howley > VIN#2345 >