Motorcycle Repair: taking motor out of 1985 goldwing, clutch slave cylinder, trolley jack

Question
do i have to take out the gas tank and if so how do i do it

Answer
http://www.txwingz.com/images/removal.doc

http://www.goldwingfacts.com/GoldwingTips.htm

GL1200, 1100 & 1000 Engine Removal Tips. One shortcut I use is to unbolt the carb manifolds from the heads and just leave the carbs & air filter housing in place (saves about half an hour). When refitting, a smear of grease will hold the manifold "O" rings in place. Remove only the right side cambelt pulley (Honda say remove both) for the engine to clear the front frame. You will need a helper to wheel the engine out of the frame on a trolley jack (easier than lifting) and you should order a set of exhaust studs beforehand as they will be rusted and a few always break. The stumps can then be removed with a vicegrips.  If the bike is your own machine, consider replacing the clutch at the same time, or at the very least replace the seals in the clutch slave cylinder (GL1200 only) because if they go later on, the engine will need to be taken out again.

Hope this info will help you...  Bill Silver