marty03 Posted April 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2011 Looking to install a auxilary fuel tank and was wondering if we can install fuel line directly to existing line from tank or do we have to install another peckcock then add lines to that? I know that the rsv's are not fuel injected but with the fuel pump set up i'm wondering if it's the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naked Rider Posted April 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2011 try this one http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41205&highlight=spare+fuel+tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty03 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 8, 2011 try this one http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41205&highlight=spare+fuel+tank Thanks i saw the post of the fella that hooked one up. The pictures show everything i need, thaks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty03 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted April 8, 2011 thanks i saw the post of a fella that had pictures. I can see what i need from them. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS51 Posted April 8, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 8, 2011 check out these guys it looks like they have it all together http://www.tourtank.com/ Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty03 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 8, 2011 Just came back from tourtanks. Yep thats where i'll go when it's time. I've checked around and they seem to be the best design. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 8, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 8, 2011 It would scare the crap outta me with a fuel tank hanging out in the breeze that way. I'd be even more paranoid about getting hit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted April 8, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2011 It would scare the crap outta me with a fuel tank hanging out in the breeze that way. I'd be even more paranoid about getting hit.... Why? Its a lot safer than the cheap tank on the bike! It would most likely survive a crash intact without spillage than the bike's tank. However, it's how you mount it to the bike that makes or breaks your back hard mount to the holy crap bars have to secure for it to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley9187 Posted April 9, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2011 I have my tour tank mounted in my trunk. It has it's own petcock valve which I leave on all the time. Fuel line runs to the bikes petcock. I leave my main petcock in the off position and use the aux fuel tank first then after about 70 to 90 miles or the bikes starts sputtering which ever comes first then switch to my main tank and keep on curzin. Fuel pump not required because the tank set above the other so just gravity. Rick A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 9, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2011 Why? Its a lot safer than the cheap tank on the bike! It would most likely survive a crash intact without spillage than the bike's tank. However, it's how you mount it to the bike that makes or breaks your back hard mount to the holy crap bars have to secure for it to be safe. Don't see too many bikes getting t-boned. Most are rear ended, or they are the t-boner... I'd hate to be rear ended and trust that that tank on the luggage rack is going to stay together.... But that's just me, the eternal pessimist.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted April 9, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 9, 2011 Don't see too many bikes getting t-boned. Most are rear ended, or they are the t-boner... I'd hate to be rear ended and trust that that tank on the luggage rack is going to stay together.... But that's just me, the eternal pessimist.... the tank itself is more solid than anything else on the bike.. Heck, I'd put it on the rear fender for added protection! Drink the rest of your half empty glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC Posted April 9, 2011 Share #12 Posted April 9, 2011 Don't see too many bikes getting t-boned. Most are rear ended, or they are the t-boner... I'd hate to be rear ended and trust that that tank on the luggage rack is going to stay together.... But that's just me, the eternal pessimist..... Carry extra fuel??? Gulp!!! I'll stop for fuel when my tank runs low. Not sure about carrying extra fuel around is good on a motorcycle. I know it can be accomplished but I for one would feel a little nervous carry that fuel around. I carry extra fuel around on my boat at times and I do not really like the tanks in the boat with me. I just do not feel safe with any modification concerning fuel. No offense to anyone, just me. DanC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrich12000 Posted April 9, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 9, 2011 I like the boat one from Wallymart,also check out nappa for plastic fuel tanks or an off road shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted April 9, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 9, 2011 . Carry extra fuel??? Gulp!!! I'll stop for fuel when my tank runs low. Not sure about carrying extra fuel around is good on a motorcycle. I know it can be accomplished but I for one would feel a little nervous carry that fuel around. I carry extra fuel around on my boat at times and I do not really like the tanks in the boat with me. I just do not feel safe with any modification concerning fuel. No offense to anyone, just me. DanC Check out the literature on their site, Dan.. you'll find their tanks are constructed very well and quite solid. Its a stronger gas container that the bike's gas tank. I would feel nervous carrying a plastic gas can on the rear seat of the bike but i would have full confidence of mounting one of those metal tanks to the grab bars on the rear of the bike. If I knew I'd be doing a few runs on long distance roads where fuel stops are few, I wouldn't hesitate to install one of these on the bike.. I'd still be make safety stops to stretch and all.. as comfy as the bike is, I don't think I could take 4 hours in the saddle non stop.. ouch!! but, to each their own.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 9, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 9, 2011 the tank itself is more solid than anything else on the bike.. Heck, I'd put it on the rear fender for added protection! Drink the rest of your half empty glass I'll wait for you to field test it, and get back here.... if you can... with a report.... Not sure I understand what a half empty glass..or half full.. has to do with questioning the safety of a tank location..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted April 9, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 9, 2011 I'll wait for you to field test it, and get back here.... if you can... with a report.... Not sure I understand what a half empty glass..or half full.. has to do with questioning the safety of a tank location..... Lol.. a pessimist always sees the glass as half empty .. not half full Wait, field test it as crashing the bike, picking up the pieces and getting back to you after a hospital stay? Ok, see you in 6 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 9, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 9, 2011 Lol.. a pessimist always sees the glass as half empty .. not half full Wait, field test it as crashing the bike, picking up the pieces and getting back to you after a hospital stay? Ok, see you in 6 weeks Half empty is much better than empty..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaking Posted April 9, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 9, 2011 Half empty is much better than empty..... Ahh so you're an optimist after all... Sweeeet! heading out to test ride the cruise control.. not the aux fuel tank.. ;0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted April 9, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 9, 2011 Ahh so you're an optimist after all... Sweeeet! heading out to test ride the cruise control.. not the aux fuel tank.. ;0 Pessimistically speaking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabreco Posted July 1, 2013 Share #20 Posted July 1, 2013 On long trips when I'm not towing my trailer (which has a 2 gallon can on it) I carry an extra gallon in these Aluminum MSR Fuel Bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted July 2, 2013 Share #21 Posted July 2, 2013 Find the tank you want to use, then contact, Carbon One (Larry), he has a fool proof Aux. fuel delivery system he sells for Hannigan trikes. Buy his system minus the Aux. tank. Makes plumbing extra fuel a snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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