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2011 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Questions & Answers
Need to take off fuel
It isn't difficult, especially if you can get some one to hold the tank up for you. Sorry I don't have pictures.
1. remove the seat: on a stock seat there is one bolt behind the pillion, slide the pillion seat backwards out of the leather handle and undo the two bolts underneath to release the driver's seat which also slides out backwards.
2. disconnect the battery: always a good idea when working on your bike, not always necessary but generally safer.
3. remove the instruments: the instrument cluster on top of the tank is held on by three allen bolts, the front two are much easier to get to with a multi-tip-screwdriver type tool. Underneath the panel is an electrical connector in a rubber sheath. just peel the rubber back and gently work the connector loose - don't pull on the wires.
2. unbolt the tank: at the back of the tank you'll see one large bolt, undo that and slide the tank back until it is free of the rubber mounts towards the front of the bike.
3. get help: now you could do with someone to hold the tank up while you work underneath it. it is possible to do this by yourself but much, much more annoying.
4. disconnect the electrics: there are two connections to unfasten before lifting the tank. the electrical connector is most likely brown in color and connects two sets of wires, you should be able to depress the clips with your fingers and separate the wires easily. again, don't pull on the wires themselves.
5. disconnect the fuel pump: the pump is part of the tank and is connected to the injection system by a pipe with a clip on the end. this one is a bit fiddly but you should be able to depress the inner section of the clip and work the pipe free of the tank with your fingers. You may find that a little fuel spills out but it won't be very much.
F1 alarm intermittent
check the block under rear seat a white one small 2 wires in it, short them with a hair clip or fuse wire turn ignition on see what comes up on dash
Starter relay burning out
The large wire to the starter from the battery is corroded at the starter terminal, or the large earth wire is not clean.
Speedometer odometer not working
usually this problem is related to the speed sensor located on the front axle of this model. This sensor can easily be damaged during front wheel R&R such as for a tire change. there is a ceramic magnet ring in it which is easily broken.
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