Lost a nut behind the gas tank, anyone have any ideas of how to retrieve it or a DIY on removing the gas tank. Thanks

 

got anything like these:

http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAg#ps-sellers

http://www.toolfetch.com/Category/Ma.../479-17605.htm

http://www.shopzilla.com/performance...871448/compare

 

I have a 2 stiff extension magnets but the one in the middle looks flexible so I'll have to look into that one, it'd be great if I didn't have to take out the gas tank. I haven't found any threads with people that have taken out the gas tank.

 

Have you tried taking out the upper back seat to gain access through the service panel underneath??

 

I took off the back seat but couldn't get the service panel out, any recommendations is appreciated.

 

yeah, they usually are goo'ed down pretty well unless someone has gotten there before you. You just have to work at prying it off without distorting/destroying the cover panel.