Toledo Mark
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« on: January 13, 2013, 10:56:50 AM » |
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I am thinking of install a Tourtank ( from www.tourtank.com) on the luggage rack on my standard to give me more range. I am looking for ideas on how to plumb it in. I know I will need a "T" and a shut off vavle. What I need help with is the best place to connect the "T". Plus any other ideas or suggestions. I like the 8x16 or 8x20 size. Thanks |
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Mallett
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2013, 11:31:26 AM » |
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Has anyone on the forum installed one these? pictures please...
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mmurffy03
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2013, 12:20:53 PM » |
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there are pics of a valk with the large tank on the owners rides page of that website
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Mallett
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2013, 01:40:58 PM » |
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there are pics of a valk with the large tank on the owners rides page of that website
Thanks mmurffy03 |
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Mallett
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« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2013, 02:30:19 PM » |
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I am thinking of install a Tourtank ( from www.tourtank.com) on the luggage rack on my standard to give me more range. I am looking for ideas on how to plumb it in. I know I will need a "T" and a shut off vavle. What I need help with is the best place to connect the "T". Plus any other ideas or suggestions. I like the 8x16 or 8x20 size. Thanks Zeus661, I want one of these too. I guess you would install the "T" on the petcock gas line... |
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2013, 02:47:37 PM » |
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Have you considered the belly tank http://rmworksinc.com/ From R&M works. Its a well engineer kit/system. Have the tank out of sight. vs.. something that sits in the sun and catches the eye of gas thiefs/ Center and down low vs high and at the back of the bike. free unused space under the bike vs prime tour bag location. cost.. you figure it out.. The belly tanks is a great asset to any valkyrie that likes to go 250+ miles between fill ups. it gasoline.. it burns. Do it right and be safe. john cali |
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2013, 05:01:53 PM » |
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There's someone here with an aux. tank that they had built that bolts in place of the passenger seat. Can't remember who, but it looked nice and If I remember right it was a 5 gal tank.
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2013, 07:38:21 PM » |
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My low tech solution. .jpg) |
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PhredValk
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« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2013, 11:05:36 PM » |
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There are some suggestions on installation on the http://www.tourtank.com/ site... Fred. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2013, 01:23:49 PM » |
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An interstate tank will also get you 2 more gallons. Seeing what they're charging for these AUX tanks, I'd highly consider getting an IS tank. Then, you can hook up a fuel gauge too!
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« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2013, 02:52:51 PM » |
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An interstate tank will also get you 2 more gallons. Seeing what they're charging for these AUX tanks, I'd highly consider getting an IS tank. Then, you can hook up a fuel gauge too!
Have you seen what the I/S tanks are going for??? The belly tank isn't cheap at 450 but it's a better deal than the I/S tanks. |
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2013, 04:22:35 PM » |
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I like that tank, like the valk on the site also, looks like he made a luggage rack to mount it too. For short trips couldnt you tank the tank off? Put 2 shut off valves on it that way the line would stay sealed when you remove the tank.
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2013, 04:30:02 PM » |
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Anyone know the fuel line size on the valk? 1/4 or 5/16?
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« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2013, 05:49:17 PM » |
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Installation of fuel cells are best left to someone who knows what he's doing.
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Toledo Mark
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« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2013, 06:27:14 PM » |
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Installation of fuel cells are best left to someone who knows what he's doing.
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Mallett
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« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2013, 06:47:35 PM » |
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Installation of fuel cells are best left to someone who knows what he's doing.
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« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2013, 12:23:47 AM » |
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The tour tank can be used for long rides, or removed for every day riding. A small hassle depending on how many long rides you take. The belly tank, while more expensive, is there all the time, and uses a fuel pump that makes hydro lock a thing of the past.
Fred.
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« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2013, 05:29:46 PM » |
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The tour tank can be used for long rides, or removed for every day riding. A small hassle depending on how many long rides you take. The belly tank, while more expensive, is there all the time, and uses a fuel pump that makes hydro lock a thing of the past.
Fred.
Yea but it looks like it would cost some bucks to get it installed. My problem would be finding someone competent to do it. |
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Gryphon
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« Reply #18 on: January 18, 2013, 05:59:31 AM » |
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The only real expense for getting the bellytank installed, besides the tank itself, is getting the bung fitting brraised/silver soldered onto your existing tank. When I had mine done 3 yrs ago it was around $25 at the local machine shop. He built and repaired gastanks for the local dirt track racers and such and didn't consider my request any big deal. I dropped off the tank on Tuesday and had it back the next day so I could put it on the following weekend. Installed it while I was doing my spring air filter replacement. If I can do it, it isn't that difficult. Trust me.
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Farther
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« Reply #19 on: January 18, 2013, 08:37:51 AM » |
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I was fortunate enough to be within a days ride of R&M Works, bit the bullet and had the belly tank installed by the Master.
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