DJ Downunder wrote:
No..I never did do that mod..but it does seem like a god idea.
Thanks Croc..I did lay it over so the head was almost touching the ground but maybe even that's not far enough.
Thanks for everyones replies.
DJ
I think you can get up to 2 litres more into the tank with it.
The reason that I never drilled the holes (is that what you mean) is because the metal has a rust proof coating on it and drilling hole might cause rusting to start from the edge of the holes where the coating is gone.
What do'ya reckon?
DJ
Given that any water will be at the BOTTOM of the fuel tank, I think a rusty neck is the least of your troubles... I did mine at least a year ago and I haven't seen any corrosion at all on the holes I drilled. (I drilled 6 at equal positions around the neck quite high up).
One thing though - NEVER fill up at the END of a ride - I ALWAYS fill up as the first thing I do after leaving the house - it prevents loss of fuel through the overflow as it warms up and expands.
Just remember to cover the filler hole with towels or paper when you've got the neck out of the tank - to prevent sparks/swarf getting into the tank. If you do this you don't need to disconnect anything (IIRC).
riceburner wrote:
One thing though - NEVER fill up at the END of a ride - I ALWAYS fill up as the first thing I do after leaving the house - it prevents loss of fuel through the overflow as it warms up and expands.
Sorry, this comment is misleading...
All aircraft after flights are refuelled to prevent condensation which is magnified by an empty tank if left
that way overnight, so owners have a choice to reduce all condensation or loose a little if any through overflow...
(a wise man never completely fills a petrol tank unless he is going somewhere)
riceburner wrote:
One thing though - NEVER fill up at the END of a ride - I ALWAYS fill up as the first thing I do after leaving the house - it prevents loss of fuel through the overflow as it warms up and expands.
Sorry, this comment is misleading...
All aircraft after flights are refuelled to prevent condensation which is magnified by an empty tank if left
that way overnight, so owners have a choice to reduce all condensation or loose a little if any through overflow...
(a wise man never completely fills a petrol tank unless he is going somewhere)
I wasn't actually referring to aircraft, but bikes that are often parked on side stands, and in dry garages, but it's a fair point.
Filling up to the lower metal shelf is OK at the end of a ride. Overfilling at that time is definitely a no-no and the important distinction not clearly made.
I did mine at least a year ago and I haven't seen any corrosion at all on the holes I drilled. (I drilled 6 at equal positions around the neck quite high up).
