Hi Guys,
I had a quick question about the rubber grommet that goes around the sleeve (bearing bushing) of the tank bolt. I recently noticed the bushing was raised maybe 3 or 4 mm above the tank (when I got it back from being serviced) even though the bolt was securely in place. At that time I also noticed that the tank was rubbing the head stock too. I have read all about the lovely work around to get the bolt on and that does not seem to be a problem, but I would like to know if there is a there a lower rubber grommet that keeps the tank raised off the frame? That appears to be the case according to the spare parts manual, if so it is the same as the other half?
I am not happy as I wonder how long the tank was against the frame if it was not designed to be that way..

The alloy part basically makes a sleeve which passes through the top rubber and also a lower rubber which is kinda the same as the top.

Its still not right that the top rubber is sticking out but its only a 2 min job to check the situation re seat it properly

Yeah looks from the picture like the lower rubber is missing. Did the dealer even get the bolt to thread in properly?

I would be slightly annoyed if my dealer had left my tank bolt like that. See if you can work some free or discounted gear out of the issue.

It's screwed up. Take it back and tell them to make it right. The collar that is rubbing the tank rotates with the front forks. Place your fingers on the collar and turn the bars left to right and you will see / feel the problem. You have an interference fit with your tank and the front steering which is not correct. You can debate with the shop that you are conserned the tank interference may cause the front forks from steering correctly. That tank screw is one pain in the ass to replace and they did not get it in correctly. You now have a high chance of having cross threaded threads in you frame. That might be the reason the tank is not seated tightly with the screw / bushing. The tank expands and the interference could arguable get worse causing more friction and a crash. Get the shop to source the correct KTM parts and have them over nighted thru Fed Ex.

it's quite common for the tanks to warp/expand so it's difficult to line up the hole. do a search on here for a solution.

you basically back the rear two hinge pins off. start the front bolt then tighten them in steps.

In some cases it'll help if you slot the hinge brackets. moto hooligan was making some slotted ones.