Concours 14 Fuel Cell Components Help

[Pirate Gonzo]

(09-01-2016 07:16 PM)Lapchik Wrote:  Just make sure that those RAM mounts count as "securely fastened" by whatever club/organization you will be participating in events with. Hate to see all that work go into a system and have it not pass tech inspection.

I originally saw the RAM mount idea on Jim Owen's bike in the 2015 IBR so I figure if it is good enough for the IBR it should be good enough for anyone. I was kind of surprised they allowed for the hose clamps, I am planning on getting bar clamps from RAM.

(09-01-2016 08:21 PM)LSGiant Wrote:  Here is the part number for the fitting I put in the tank. I bought the AN fittings from someplace cheaper than Jegs. Street elbow by hose on this fitting. I drilled the hole on the lower right side of the tank. Then braided hose up to the frame then a union fitting there so I can remove the fuel cell and cap the fitting. Hose fits out between the seat and body. I have a valve on the cell with a cable that I pull when i want to fill the tank. My procedure is to run the tank almost empty then pull the valve. You then have to wait for gravity to do its thing. It never failed me but it is nerve wracking waiting for the tank to fill. I had to have my wife help me with the tank fitting as my hand was to large to fit inside the tank. I will take some some picks when I get to Iowa.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...tYmm=false

Thanks for the write up and the link, I am hoping to start ordering parts in the next few weeks but don't want to tear into it till the riding season slows down.

(09-02-2016 06:11 AM)MikeH Wrote:  http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=126...#msg154856

I used a 90 degree buckhead fitting in the bottom of the tank. Drill a pilot hole before using the step drill. I also marked the next size smaller on the step drill as a last resort double check. -6AN fittings all around, quick connect and valve.
I had flow issues with my bike so I ended up with a pump, I might dig back into it again and try to make gravity work. My gs is gravity and it is so much nicer than a pump.

Yeah, I would like to avoid a pump if possible. Do you think the 90 bulkhead fitting gives you better flow?