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I could just cut to the chase and PM Trike Lady on this, but we're all here to learn so.........
'85 1200 Aspencade; faring electronics all appear to work; fuel tank is full, fuel gauge in dash shows 1 bar, almost empty; pulled and cleaned sensor plug on top of tank and believe it's tight and clean; to remove the fuel level sensor I'm instructed to use "Honda special tool (Fuel Gauge Wrench, Honda part No. 07920-6710001.) Ain't got me one!
Oh, and the low fuel light came on earlier and went away when I added gas. Believe the fuel level sensor float is stuck at a low level and I need to free it or replace the unit. Question: What can I use to get the %%$&&* sensor out of the top of the tank without buggering it up. Second question: Where's the best place to get a replacement unit at a fair price? Thank you!
P.S. I tried the small hammer/big flat screwdriver approach, to knock the screw-in plate loose using its vertical tangs. The sucker is in there pretty good! 27 years since installed. Better soak it with penetrant in preparation for this task.
'85 1200 Aspencade; faring electronics all appear to work; fuel tank is full, fuel gauge in dash shows 1 bar, almost empty; pulled and cleaned sensor plug on top of tank and believe it's tight and clean; to remove the fuel level sensor I'm instructed to use "Honda special tool (Fuel Gauge Wrench, Honda part No. 07920-6710001.) Ain't got me one!
Oh, and the low fuel light came on earlier and went away when I added gas. Believe the fuel level sensor float is stuck at a low level and I need to free it or replace the unit. Question: What can I use to get the %%$&&* sensor out of the top of the tank without buggering it up. Second question: Where's the best place to get a replacement unit at a fair price? Thank you!
P.S. I tried the small hammer/big flat screwdriver approach, to knock the screw-in plate loose using its vertical tangs. The sucker is in there pretty good! 27 years since installed. Better soak it with penetrant in preparation for this task.