1966 90 Trail dis-assembly--PLEASE HELP

[Royal Rick]

I have stripped the frame of everything except the oil tank and main stand. How the heck does the oil tank attach? It is stuck fast. And, I can't get the stand tube out of the main stand. I took off the cotter pin and bolt. It looks like it should just slide through but it's won't move.

Thanks for any input!

[mqtsteve]

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?)

[Royal Rick]

Thanks so much, Steve. I would not have thought of that! That part of my frame is full of what looks like insulation, but I suspect is an old mouse nest. I pulled it out and can see the nut.

I think the problem with the stand is that the previous owner pounded on the stand bolt with a hammer and created small lips on both ends of the stand tube--that's what is making it stick. Gonna grind the ends some and see if that works.

Really appreciate your help!

[dcr]

Steve, is that your bike in the picture? It looks like someone hacked out a bit where the battery goes.

[mqtsteve]

Dan, Yes it's one of my bikes.  Here's a better photo of the battery area.  It looks identical to my other 90 sport.  Just a bit of rust from a leaky battery.  Sorry about hijacking your thread, Steve