Auxillary Fuel Tank Installed!

[TravelingSpyder]

Well, we got it done. I now have 4 gallons of extra fuel. We puchased a 4 gallon Tour Tank and installed it on the BRP Sport rack. I have attached a picture of the final product and will send more pictures if that works.

 

[TravelingSpyder]

More Pictures

I have attached some pictures of the process. The Tour Tank is the 4 gallon deluxe: http://tourtank.com/tourtanks.html

They will put the outlet wherever you want it. We put it on the end and then installed it on the fuel fill side. The outlet has a one way valve with a quick disconnect. Since the tank is higher than the fuel fill area, we will use gravity to fill the tank when needed.

We also purchased the 8 x 8 aluminum plate from Tour Tank. We attached the tank bands to this and then secured the plate to the sport rack. We had to offset it a bit to the left, so the outlet would be accessable. The pictures should help explain the process.

I have reached the max of 5 attachments, so I'll send the rest in the next posting.

 

[TravelingSpyder]

More Pictures #2

These last pictures will show the rest of the process. The 1" spacers are available from Tour Tank.

 

[Lamonster]

Looks great. :congrats:

You do know you can create your own photo album in your UserCP and then upload your pics there and link them here. :doorag:

 

[Allmag]

How did you attach to the spyder tank?

 

[M2Wild]

Will it hold a 1/4 keg if you are going to the beach?

 

[TravelingSpyder]

We did not attach to the Spyder tank. We will use a 1/4" hose with valve and gravity fill the Spyder tank from the Tour Tank. I'm sure someone with more knowledge could attach it to the main tank.

 

[retread]

I'm still kind of looking at a trailer with a tank mounted on it, for long trips. Could mount where the cooler rack is, and with a small fuel pump, refill as needed.

john

 

[bjt]

I'm still kind of looking at a trailer with a tank mounted on it, for long trips. Could mount where the cooler rack is, and with a small fuel pump, refill as needed.

john

Deb and I talked about the same thing on her Bushtec trailer. Our concern is getting a big enough tank to make it worthwhile while still being small enough to not overload the the trailer tongue or hitch. I wonder if we could get a 6 gallon tank mounted in place of the cooler. That would be about 40 - 45 lbs. on the tongue which doesn't sound too bad. That would give us 3 gallons reserve each or about another 100 miles.

ps. I really like what you did with your auxiliary tank TravelingSpyder. If I had the BRP sport rack, I would do that too.

 

[tjfischer]

Very inovative. I am impressed, and it looks great.:thumbup:

 

[ptoemmes]

Very inovative. I am impressed, and it looks great.:thumbup:

Agreed, but I gotta ask generally...

Is there a bladder inside? Could not tell from the WEB site.

If doG forbib you get whacked in the rear what are the chances of a tank rupture, spill, etc, etc, etc. ray:

Pete

 

[Firefly]

Looks really nice ---- great job.

One thing - is there a grounding strap running from the tank to the bike? Seems like that would be a good idea if it doesn't have one already.

A great solution to you needing more gas-----

 

[TravelingSpyder]

There is a baffle, no bladder.

 

[bone crusher]

Will it hold a 1/4 keg if you are going to the beach?

Ya know, I was thinking that...someone is going to steal it, thinking it has beer in it...what a suprise that will be when they're pouring a cold one with a cigarette in their mouth...
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[TravelingSpyder]

Thanks, have not grounded it, but will.

 

[Dudley]

Call me old fashion, call me paranoid. Here are a few questions I have: How much weight will the sports rack support? How much will the tank weigh when full (gasoline weighs about 6.25 lbs/gal)? Are you sure the straps will hold a full tank secure if you hit anything that will cause a sudden stop? Are you sure the plate will hold the tank from going forward during a panic stop or collision? If it doesn't, the tank will probably kill you when it detaches and slams you. I am also going to question the legality of carrying gasoline in such a manner. Just something for you to think about.

 

[bjt]

I believe the place they got this tank from has been selling them for this purpose (motorcycle auxiliary fuel tanks) for a while. Hopefully they have designed the system to be as safe as possible.

 

[Roaddog2]

That's alot of gas behind your :cus: :roflblack::2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[Dudley]

I believe the place they got this tank from has been selling them for this purpose (motorcycle auxiliary fuel tanks) for a while. Hopefully they have designed the system to be as safe as possible.

The "system" is probably safe. I am just questioning the safety of the attachment to the sports rack. If the rack plate gets ripped off, disaster awaits. The plate was not meant to be anything but a surface to carry small items with bungie cords, etc. The way he has the tank attached the plate must also safely prevent forward or backward motion of +/-40 lbs, mounted off the surface of the plate. When the plate is subjected to stress caused by these motions, I think it will work it's way loose. If a real hard panic stop is needed, I would not trust the plate to hold. Yes, it's none of my business, but I am just questioning his mod's safety.

 

[TravelingSpyder]

Some of the bolts go right through the whole rack assembly, not just the plate.