With help from people on the list, I was able to make this repair
without dropping the tank. Granted, I have a small forearm, but I was
able to get the crosspiece in place by reaching up from beneath the
front of the tank. I put the new rubber grommets in the holes first,
then rotated the male ends of the crosspiece into the holes. I used
vaseline jelly to lubricate everything. I'll try to forward the
instructions I used, if still have them.  Good luck.

Lee Kouns
88 Westy