Hey rick, The oil tank is attached to the frame with stud and nut. The stud is on the back of the oil tank. There's a hole that the ignition wires (key switch) go through on the other side of the oil tank (left side of frame). The hole is big enough to fit a socket through to loosen the nut. Oil tank should fall away from the frame. Here's a photo of the ignition wire hole. Hope this helps, Steve (not sure I understand the stand problem?)