Opinions on fuel tank position
- Thread starter SaltCoupe
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can you move it further forward when it is below the rails? Maybe flipped and then moved forward so the opening is further from the seat, but maybe the other end is partially under the seat?
Where did you get that tank? I am looking for an alternative to the $100+ spun aluminum tanks. A 1 quart/liter round steel tank like yours would work.
Where did you get that tank? I am looking for an alternative to the $100+ spun aluminum tanks. A 1 quart/liter round steel tank like yours would work.
it was welded on, they made a metal pinch ring and welded that to a tab.
you could maybe do a bracket of some sort and utilize the seat mount kinda like bonanza did. That way you could possibly put the tank under the seat with the fill cap just in front of the seat. Looks like there may be enough room above the engine
you could maybe do a bracket of some sort and utilize the seat mount kinda like bonanza did. That way you could possibly put the tank under the seat with the fill cap just in front of the seat. Looks like there may be enough room above the engine
it was welded on, they made a metal pinch ring and welded that to a tab.
you could maybe do a bracket of some sort and utilize the seat mount kinda like bonanza did. That way you could possibly put the tank under the seat with the fill cap just in front of the seat. Looks like there may be enough room above the engine
you could maybe do a bracket of some sort and utilize the seat mount kinda like bonanza did. That way you could possibly put the tank under the seat with the fill cap just in front of the seat. Looks like there may be enough room above the engine
Looks kinda' small as is. I would consider mounting it transversely under the frame tubes near the steering head (the taper of the frame would allow it to be more centered the further forward it is); mount it with the filler on the right side (assuming side stand is on the left).
Another option would be to mount it transversely on the downtubes; may necessitate a fuel pump.
Another option would be to mount it transversely on the downtubes; may necessitate a fuel pump.
SaltCoupe, the old style band clamps and bracket you have are the best way to go in my opinion. the just work great. they don't damage the tank at all. for example anytime you use a hose clamp and go to tighten it up the back of the worm gear housing can dig into the side of the tank and damage it. unless you position under the bracket similar to what you got.
your style clamp just looks cleaner.:thumbsup: doesn't look like you rig it with a hose clamp..:doah:
also it doesn't hurt to put just a very thin rubber material over the bracket first before the tank sits on. makesure to use a good vented cap that doesn't piss gas out of the vent hole. if you are just using the standard vent cap with a paper gasket. i would pop out the gasket and install a very small piece of gas resistant foam. for example foam from a briggs air cleaner would work. that should help keep the gas from shooting up in your lap or worst into your eye's....
your style clamp just looks cleaner.:thumbsup: doesn't look like you rig it with a hose clamp..:doah:
also it doesn't hurt to put just a very thin rubber material over the bracket first before the tank sits on. makesure to use a good vented cap that doesn't piss gas out of the vent hole. if you are just using the standard vent cap with a paper gasket. i would pop out the gasket and install a very small piece of gas resistant foam. for example foam from a briggs air cleaner would work. that should help keep the gas from shooting up in your lap or worst into your eye's....
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SaltCoupe, the old style band clamps and bracket you have are the best way to go in my opinion. the just work great. they don't damage the tank at all. for example anytime you use a hose clamp and go to tighten it up the back of the worm gear housing can dig into the side of the tank and damage it. unless you position under the bracket similar to what you got.
your style clamp just looks cleaner.:thumbsup: doesn't look like you rig it with a hose clamp..:doah:
also it doesn't hurt to put just a very thin rubber material over the bracket first before the tank sits on. makesure to use a good vented cap that doesn't piss gas out of the vent hole. if you are just using the standard vent cap with a paper gasket. i would pop out the gasket and install a very small piece of gas resistant foam. for example foam from a briggs air cleaner would work. that should help keep the gas from shooting up in your lap or worst into your eye's....
your style clamp just looks cleaner.:thumbsup: doesn't look like you rig it with a hose clamp..:doah:
also it doesn't hurt to put just a very thin rubber material over the bracket first before the tank sits on. makesure to use a good vented cap that doesn't piss gas out of the vent hole. if you are just using the standard vent cap with a paper gasket. i would pop out the gasket and install a very small piece of gas resistant foam. for example foam from a briggs air cleaner would work. that should help keep the gas from shooting up in your lap or worst into your eye's....