Honda 2003 ST1300lA Owner's Manual page 95

Raising the Fuel Tank
6. Remove the tank open rod from under the seat.
7.
Raise the front of the fuel tank and place the tank open rod between the front
of the fuel tank and steering stem.
Do not raise the fuel tank higher than the wire allows.
8. Tighten the pivot bolt.
UNDER SEAT
tank open rod
LEFT SIDE
wire
fuel tank
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