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entropy

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posted February 11, 2008 04:39 AM

cut down fuel tank: gas cap??

I have a spare gas tank which i am gonna play around with, cut it kinda like VH did.

Anyone know of a source of a fuel cap/fitting which i can get welded on????

Vince: where did you get yours???
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posted February 11, 2008 05:21 AM

I would check with some of the fuel cell companies....., Jaz is one.......
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posted February 11, 2008 06:22 AM

@entropy

try to get an old zx9 gas tank and use this fuel cap/fitting and buy a new zx9 race fuel cap

woppi

entropy

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posted February 11, 2008 06:39 AM

woppi,
what do you cover the airbox/frame /wires etc with??
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entropy

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posted February 11, 2008 06:42 AM

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I would check with some of the fuel cell companies....., Jaz is one.......

like this??

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entropy

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posted February 11, 2008 06:43 AM

what about a vent?
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posted February 11, 2008 08:32 AM

Edited By: VincentHill on 11 Feb 2008 08:33

Karl! Glad you are seeing the light! You will be a lot lower and Comfortable!

The whole deal is Simple! (Had to be for me to do it)

Slice off the top of the tank about 1 inch above the main part of the tank where it is level to the ground. (Make sure to Slice off the tubes inside at the same level) Then cut out the entire top of the tank from front to rear and side to side. (Do not cut off the tubing inside)Hammer this piece FLAT and lay it on top of the tank and draw around the top and cut it out!

This way, nothing is changed from the stock gas cap or venting!

Take your time to match up the tubing so that you have about 4 inches between the metal tubing to put in the best Has line runner tubing with the non preporated hose clamps and that this section is right over the Fuel Pump opening.

Last, I soldered off the drain tube from the gas cap and in front of the tank on the left side. I also was able to install the Fuel guage. This tank holds three (3) Gallons which will read 1/2 tank of fuel.

About the cover, I plan to have one made from a mould I plan to make but in the mean time, I took a piece of 1/2 inch dense cell rubber and glued Velcro on it an the frame to cover the top of the frame where my chin rest!

Turst me, it is SOO Comfortable with that tank hump out of your chest you will wish you had done this YEARS Ago!
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entropy

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posted February 11, 2008 09:16 AM

VH
THANKS!!!

I prob need a different cap because the tank i have has no key..

i will email you at work
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posted February 11, 2008 12:22 PM

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quote:
woppi,
what do you cover the airbox/frame /wires etc with??

i use the stock tank cover (plastic)
with the half tank i have more place for the nos parts, controller, purge valve, etc.

my next -- project - i will get a aluminum 5litre tank -- mounted at the swingarm ??

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posted February 11, 2008 06:36 PM

I will ask Koenig... I bet he has a twisty...

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entropy

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posted February 11, 2008 11:11 PM

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I will ask Koenig... I bet he has a twisty...

MM,
Thanks!
But if JC's shop search is successful i will be able to use a mod'd OEM cap.
I'll call you
Karl
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posted February 12, 2008 02:41 PM

Edited By: osti33 on 12 Feb 2008 14:43

Karl,
I used one of these on my fuel cell for my busa. Very nice quality piece. Click the link I posted for the website. They have some nice ones.

http://www.fullborerace.com/Fuel%20Caps.htm

Here is the picture.