[recoiljunky]

Hello everyone, i got to thinking again.

when i was in my garage looking at a aluminum 5 gall fuel cell laying around and was wondering if i were to make a mount to mount this cell over the rear seat do you guys think the fuel pump will create enough vacuum to make the fuel flow from the main gas tank to the fuel cell to the reserve tank. the fuel cell fill cap is not vented at all. the fuel return will still goto the main fuel tank and it would be reverable so the tank can be removed for non touring. i am planning a trip to virginia in about 4or5 months and would like to carry extra fuel so i can venture off course more comfortably.

 

[gunny]

More of an Adventure Rider thing but something to look into for ideas.
http://tourtank.com

 

[recoiljunky]

tourtank sets theres up different sence there tanks are vented. they requires a bung to be wielded into the main tank so it so it would go tourtank to main tank to reserve tank. i never like the idea of welding on painted parts and would be a permanent change to the bike.

 

[christopher.j]

If the fuel tank is going to be mounted on the rear seat to then be mechanically attached to the fuel tank, what would be the difference if you just put a spickit on the extra tank and poured the fuel into the bike when the fuel got low?

 

[recoiljunky]

what would be the difference if you just put a spickit on the extra tank and poured the fuel into the bike when the fuel got low?

the convineince of not having to stop and the outlet for the tank is going to be lower then the fill neck of the main tank.

i was also thinking if i vent the fuell cell i could just run a 3 way valve i could switch tanks without stopin, but if the original idea does work reliably then it would take less fittings and hose and be most covenient.

 

[coors]

Man. 130-140mi im happy to stop and get gas and a drink.

 

[11Stryker]

Man. 130-140mi im happy to stop and get gas and a drink.

I'm with ya there Coors! 2 stops within 140 miles is mandatory minimum for me.

 

[ROADKILL]

Man. 130-140mi im happy to stop and get gas and a drink.

I'm with ya there Coors! 2 stops within 140 miles is mandatory minimum for me.

Never been a fan of carrying extra fuel-if you plan a trip properly which would include fuel stops....if you're riding a sport tourer with a lot of back road riding that might be different...but riding a cruiser on highway don't see the need.
Rode from Carson City NV to Green River UT on HWY 50 in June 650 mi - several stretches over 100 miles with no services so making planned fuel stops was a must.....like a couple others have mentioned after 130 - 140 mi I'm ready to get off the **** thing.

 

[recoiljunky]

haha you guys must not have an iron butt. i just want some security of knowing i can make it to the next gas station.