As you have to remove the tank on the Tiger to do.....most everything....its good to know how, so I thought I would do a little tutorial while changing my air filter. It came to my attention the last time I removed the tank (to replace the radiator cap---they leak occasionally) that my K&N AIr filter had been installed BACKWARDS!!!!!!!!! By the last shop that worked on it CRY idiots...... So I ordered a replacement, to be installed proper like. As "flipping" the other around would have obvious "negative" effects.
So here we go........
First remove the seats.
Then remove the battery, negative terminal first (just a reminder).
remove the battery holding box bolt at the bottom, and the 2 that attach to the rear of the tank.
Loosen the rear tank bolt.
Then the front bolt, a loooong allen wrench to keep from scratching the tank or bars is helpful.
You will now need to remove all the side plastics and the turn signal holding plastics.
It is helpful to remove both the black and green plastic frame covers on the right side as this little guy hides in there.....
Conector to the fuel sensor/sending unit.....I was going to tackle that as well, however I forgot to order the gasket
So that will be a separate thread. I neglected to disconnect this wire the first time I did a tank removal a few years back, and boy was that frustrating.....the connector "hides" and when lifting the tank.....without disconnecting..... it can be an exercise in frustration--especially if you are standing on the left side of the bike and can't figure out "why the F*&$^$&*#* the tank is not coming up!?!?!?!?!" 
These 2 connections are on the left side.
Fuel pump and fuel line connections. THe fuel line is a very trick little clip that is very easy to remove, just squeeze and pull down.
You are now ready to lift the tank---hopefully you ran most of the fuel out of it, if not.....get help it will be heavy! Otherwise its not to bad. Lift the back section up to the level of the frame, then pull back and up.
Easy breezy.
Remove the four screws, pull the cartridge out.
Noting the way the old one fits. Replace with a fresh filter.
Also its a good time to inspect your radiator cap and the upper plumbing.....because well, the tanks off so why not? Better to fix it now.
Reassembly is the reverse of assembly
So here we go........
First remove the seats.
Then remove the battery, negative terminal first (just a reminder).
remove the battery holding box bolt at the bottom, and the 2 that attach to the rear of the tank.
Loosen the rear tank bolt.
Then the front bolt, a loooong allen wrench to keep from scratching the tank or bars is helpful.
You will now need to remove all the side plastics and the turn signal holding plastics.
It is helpful to remove both the black and green plastic frame covers on the right side as this little guy hides in there.....
Conector to the fuel sensor/sending unit.....I was going to tackle that as well, however I forgot to order the gasket
So that will be a separate thread. I neglected to disconnect this wire the first time I did a tank removal a few years back, and boy was that frustrating.....the connector "hides" and when lifting the tank.....without disconnecting..... it can be an exercise in frustration--especially if you are standing on the left side of the bike and can't figure out "why the F*&$^$&*#* the tank is not coming up!?!?!?!?!" These 2 connections are on the left side.
Fuel pump and fuel line connections. THe fuel line is a very trick little clip that is very easy to remove, just squeeze and pull down.
You are now ready to lift the tank---hopefully you ran most of the fuel out of it, if not.....get help it will be heavy! Otherwise its not to bad. Lift the back section up to the level of the frame, then pull back and up.
Easy breezy.Remove the four screws, pull the cartridge out.
Noting the way the old one fits. Replace with a fresh filter.
Also its a good time to inspect your radiator cap and the upper plumbing.....because well, the tanks off so why not? Better to fix it now.
Reassembly is the reverse of assembly
Removing the tank from the Tiger 800 is a mite easier.
