This is a winter project, so I will update it as I make progress. Mellow you can move this to a more appropriate forum topic if needed.
With my riding style focusing more on long distance rides and rallies, I decided that the added convenience of an aux tank would be beneficial. My first challenge was to finish the plumbing prior to getting the tank.
I chose to use the lower fuel tank inspection bolt as my aux fuel line entry point (others have done the same, so I do give credit accordingly). Wishing to match the size of that bolt, I found that it was a 10mm torx bolt (size T47 IIRC) with 1.25 thread pitch and about 16 or 17 mm in length.
I decided to use a 10mm banjo fitting to serve as my entry fitting (again, credit to others). I obtained one from fleabay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/291223896724?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT).
I couldn't find an appropriate sized bolt with enough length to capture the threads in the tank fitting, so I manufactured one myself using a 10mm x 20mm (1.25 thread pitch) flange bolt and drilling it like a banjo bolt [see pic named "banjo fitting and bolts", left to right is banjo fitting, too short banjo bolt, standard flange bolt, new flange / banjo bolt after a few minutes with a drill press].
I have since found a manufactured banjo bolt that works. O'Reilly autoparts, part # H9486-2 Link:http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BHH0/H94862.oap?ck=Search_h9486-2_-1_3960&keyword=h9486-2
After adding a few copper crush washers and an o-ring, the fitting was all ready to go.
I finished the plumbing with 1/4" fuel line and a quick disconnect from MaPLE farkles.(https://www.maplefarkles.com/index.php/products/plumbing/qd)
Everything seems to button up just fine so far. More to come after I get the tank mounted.
Jay
With my riding style focusing more on long distance rides and rallies, I decided that the added convenience of an aux tank would be beneficial. My first challenge was to finish the plumbing prior to getting the tank.
I chose to use the lower fuel tank inspection bolt as my aux fuel line entry point (others have done the same, so I do give credit accordingly). Wishing to match the size of that bolt, I found that it was a 10mm torx bolt (size T47 IIRC) with 1.25 thread pitch and about 16 or 17 mm in length.
I decided to use a 10mm banjo fitting to serve as my entry fitting (again, credit to others). I obtained one from fleabay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/291223896724?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT).
I couldn't find an appropriate sized bolt with enough length to capture the threads in the tank fitting, so I manufactured one myself using a 10mm x 20mm (1.25 thread pitch) flange bolt and drilling it like a banjo bolt [see pic named "banjo fitting and bolts", left to right is banjo fitting, too short banjo bolt, standard flange bolt, new flange / banjo bolt after a few minutes with a drill press].
I have since found a manufactured banjo bolt that works. O'Reilly autoparts, part # H9486-2 Link:http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/BHH0/H94862.oap?ck=Search_h9486-2_-1_3960&keyword=h9486-2
After adding a few copper crush washers and an o-ring, the fitting was all ready to go.
I finished the plumbing with 1/4" fuel line and a quick disconnect from MaPLE farkles.(https://www.maplefarkles.com/index.php/products/plumbing/qd)
Everything seems to button up just fine so far. More to come after I get the tank mounted.
Jay
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