engine damage from starter

[Hoser]

I would think it would eliminate hydrolock and a bonus would be 3 more gallons of gas. Would not need a petcock either, unless you wanted to remove the main tank with gas still in it.  Hoser    

[ptgb]

Farther wouldn't that eliminate hydrolock ?

...Would not need a petcock either, unless you wanted to remove the main tank with gas still in it. 

Not Farther, but yes it would eliminate hydrolock as now the fuel is not gravity fed from the fuel tank it is pumped up from the belly tank.

The belly tank does not eliminate the petcock, it is still on the tank and is attached via hose from main tank to belly tank. During normal operation the petcock is a vent for the belly tank. The petcock is used when you turn it to reserve as it drains the remaining "reserve fuel" down to the belly tank. The petcock then becomes a vent again.

My install:

http://www.valkyrieguy.com/bellytank.htm

[BIG--T]

I would think it would eliminate hydrolock and a bonus would be 3 more gallons of gas. Would not need a petcock either, unless you wanted to remove the main tank with gas still in it.  Hoser    

Removing the tank with a little gas in I'm used to with my other bike.

[BIG--T]

where would be the best place to get the belly tank and fuel pump?

[ptgb]

where would be the best place to get the belly tank and fuel pump?

This is who makes and sells them... good guy.


http://www.rmworksinc.com/

[BIG--T]

where would be the best place to get the belly tank and fuel pump?

This is who makes and sells them... good guy.


http://www.rmworksinc.com/

Thanks, it looks like I'd have to take off my jack adapter.

[ptgb]

Thanks, it looks like I'd have to take off my jack adapter.

Yep, but he even talks about that as well...

http://www.rmworksinc.com/Lift.html

[BIG--T]

Thanks, it looks like I'd have to take off my jack adapter.

Yep, but he even talks about that as well...

http://www.rmworksinc.com/Lift.html

Thanks, so that's $450 for the tank, where would I find the fuel pump or is it built in?

[ptgb]

Thanks, so that's $450 for the tank, where would I find the fuel pump or is it built in?

Fuel pump is part of the unit. All the parts you need come with it. The only extra thing you have to do is have the new fitting (included) silver soldered into the OEM fuel tank. I couldn't find anyone nearby that silver soldered anymore, so I had an aluminum fabricator TIG (not MIG) weld in the fitting. It cost me $25 for that.

The fuel pump that is attached to the tank is a common one, so if it ever needs replacing, I guess they are readily available through places like NAPA.

I don't have the belly tank anymore, but my brother bought it and has it on his Tourer, it has been going without problems for about 4 years now.

[BIG--T]

Thanks, so that's $450 for the tank, where would I find the fuel pump or is it built in?

Fuel pump is part of the unit. All the parts you need come with it. The only extra thing you have to do is have the new fitting (included) silver soldered into the OEM fuel tank. I couldn't find anyone nearby that silver soldered anymore, so I had an aluminum fabricator TIG (not MIG) weld in the fitting. It cost me $25 for that.

The fuel pump that is attached to the tank is a common one, so if it ever needs replacing, I guess they are readily available through places like NAPA.

I don't have the belly tank anymore, but my brother bought it and has it on his Tourer, it has been going without problems for about 4 years now.

Thanks ptgb for all the help!

[Farther]

Yes, while the ignition is off.  I have often wondered what would happen if the fuel pump ran while the engine is not running.