Two questions

[Jared]

I'm going to be painting my bike this winter and right now I'm taking everything apart.

First question: I have removed the tank, and siphoned it as much gas as I can, but there is still a cup or two of gas in it. How do I drain it completely dry? I haven't removed the pump yet or the wire that go with it yet. Will I be able to drain where the fuel pump mounts?

Second question: I'm having a hard time separating the saddle bag doors inside plastic from the outside, and removing the chrome handle. Is there some secret to this that I ought to know?