Has anyone looked at the top of the Fuel Pump from the inside? 2024 RT Limited

[jdgretz]

Has anyone looked at the top of the fuel pump from the inside? There is a third nipple that is unused and blocked. Does that go through any sort of valve or filter in that housing or does it dump directly into the tank?

I'm thinking that could be the line for an aux fuel tank inlet.

Thanks,

jdg

 

[Snoking1127]

I do not understand the desire to carry extra fuel vs the danger that presents?

I did a 6 day 1850 mile ride back in May of 2024 and fuel was never an issue.
Now riding to Alaska:

• Average Distance: Services are typically available every 20-50 miles, but remote areas have gaps of up to 100+ miles.
• Specific Stretches: A notable stretch of up to 160 miles exists between Teslin and Watson Lake.
• After-hours: If traveling at night or off-season, distances between open stations can significantly increase.
• Recommendation: Keep your tank at least half full and carry extra fuel for safety.

 

[Fvee3]

If it’s anything like the Ryker, the extra barb goes into the tank. I’ve drilled mine out to use as an auxiliary tank dump.

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[BCNewell]

Following with interest…

 

[jdgretz]

I do not understand the desire to carry extra fuel vs the danger that presents?

I did a 6 day 1850 mile ride back in May of 2024 and fuel was never an issue.
Now riding to Alaska:

• Average Distance: Services are typically available every 20-50 miles, but remote areas have gaps of up to 100+ miles.
• Specific Stretches: A notable stretch of up to 160 miles exists between Teslin and Watson Lake.
• After-hours: If traveling at night or off-season, distances between open stations can significantly increase.
• Recommendation: Keep your tank at least half full and carry extra fuel for safety.

Well you keep doing you and those of us who like IBA style riding will do what we enjoy.

I've ridden out of Death Valley heading toward Ely, Nevada, got well past the sign that said next gas 167 miles, ran into snow about 30 miles outside of Ely and had to turn around. Yeah, I was real happy I had 300 mile range on my Goldwing.

Here's a typical trip for me.



A good portion of the Northern California portion of CA1 was at night with unknown fuel availability. Having that cushion is nice.

jdg

 

[jdgretz]

If it’s anything like the Ryker, the extra barb goes into the tank. I’ve drilled mine out to use as an auxiliary tank dump.

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That looks promising. Are you doing a gravity feed or using an electric pump?

The one on the RT looks like this, and the red circle is the nipple that is plugged and apparently goes to nothing.


jdg

 

[Gwolf]

I do not understand the desire to carry extra fuel vs the danger that presents?

I did a 6 day 1850 mile ride back in May of 2024 and fuel was never an issue.
Now riding to Alaska:

• Average Distance: Services are typically available every 20-50 miles, but remote areas have gaps of up to 100+ miles.
• Specific Stretches: A notable stretch of up to 160 miles exists between Teslin and Watson Lake.
• After-hours: If traveling at night or off-season, distances between open stations can significantly increase.
• Recommendation: Keep your tank at least half full and carry extra fuel for safety.

If you ride some of the larger National or State Parks, or the Blue Ridge Parkway and other places like that, you will run into plenty of roads where fuel can become an issue. Some of the larger National Parks have roads with more than 100 miles between gas stations or even small communities. Riding at night does make it more likely that most of the places where you can get gas will be closed. The Spyder has more fuel capacity than the Sportsters I rode. I would still carry extra fuel. I never understood how a little extra fuel on board could be any more dangerous than a thin metal tank with 4 gallons or more between your legs. You are not likely to still be sitting on the motorcycle or even near it after an accident. Bad as that may sound, it is true.

 

[Fvee3]

Jd, I’m running a low pressure external fuel pump from an aluminum 3.25 fuel tank mounted behind me on the max mount. I’ve ordered all the parts, just waiting for them to arrive and a warm day to set it up.

 

[jdgretz]

Jd, I’m running a low pressure external fuel pump from an aluminum 3.25 fuel tank mounted behind me on the max mount. I’ve ordered all the parts, just waiting for them to arrive and a warm day to set it up.

Sounds good. Take lots of photos, I want to see how it works for the Ryker.

jdg