Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision | |||
|
techtalk:ref:body01 [2022/03/09 05:15] ixl2relax ↷ Page name changed from techtalk:ref:body05 to techtalk:ref:body01 |
techtalk:ref:body01 [2024/01/09 15:46] hippysmack |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
| \\ | \\ | ||
| ====== Spare Fuel Tanks / Containers ====== | ====== Spare Fuel Tanks / Containers ====== | ||
| - | You can buy a pair of 1.5 liter camping gas bottles that you can fit in the saddlebags when on a road trip to give a little insurance against running dry. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=527546)) \\ | + | You can buy a pair of 1.5 liter camping gas bottles that you can fit in the saddlebags when on a road trip to give a little insurance against running dry. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/75039-solved-my-spare-gas-storage-issue?t=527546)) \\ |
| Only problem with the bottles is the small neck size that makes filling from a gas pump difficult and messy. \\ | Only problem with the bottles is the small neck size that makes filling from a gas pump difficult and messy. \\ | ||
| - | Below is a 1975 Honda CT90 auxiliary gas tank. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=527546)) \\\\ | + | Below is a 1975 Honda CT90 auxiliary gas tank. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/75039-solved-my-spare-gas-storage-issue?t=527546)) \\\\ |
| It holds 2.3 liters (.6 gallons), has a nice large opening for filling from a pump. \\ | It holds 2.3 liters (.6 gallons), has a nice large opening for filling from a pump. \\ | ||
| It also has a flexible hose and cap for emptying the gas into the bike's tank. \\ | It also has a flexible hose and cap for emptying the gas into the bike's tank. \\ | ||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
| However, if you know someone who has an old CT90 in their shed, maybe you could borrow/buy the little gas tanks. \\ | However, if you know someone who has an old CT90 in their shed, maybe you could borrow/buy the little gas tanks. \\ | ||
| - | | 1975 Honda CT-90 auxillary gas tank. ((photos by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=527546)) ||| | + | | 1975 Honda CT-90 auxillary gas tank. ((photos by ericfreeman of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/75039-solved-my-spare-gas-storage-issue?t=527546)) ||| |
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:1975_honda_ct-90_aux_gas_tank_1_by_ericfreeman.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:1975_honda_ct-90_aux_gas_tank_2_by_ericfreeman.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:1975_honda_ct-90_aux_gas_tank_3_by_ericfreeman.png?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:1975_honda_ct-90_aux_gas_tank_1_by_ericfreeman.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:1975_honda_ct-90_aux_gas_tank_2_by_ericfreeman.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:1975_honda_ct-90_aux_gas_tank_3_by_ericfreeman.png?direct&300|}}| | ||
| ====== Fuel Tank Parts and Mods ====== | ====== Fuel Tank Parts and Mods ====== | ||
| ====== Petcock (Fuel Outlet) ====== | ====== Petcock (Fuel Outlet) ====== | ||
| - | + | When removing a factory vacuum operated petcock and swapping to a non-vacuum one, run a new (fresh) vacuum line from the carburetor to the Voes or Map Sensor (respective to year model) and discard the "tee" fitting. It will be cleaner to not use the "T". ((V of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-electrical/sportster-motorcycle-electrical-and-ignition/163491-removing-voes?t=1757206)) | |
| - | When removing a factory vacuum operated petcock and swapping to a non-vacuum one, run a new (fresh) vacuum line from the carburetor to the Voes or Map Sensor (respective to year model) and discard the "tee" fitting. It will be cleaner to not use the "T". ((V of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1757206)) | + | |
| Here's an XLForum thread showing several aftermarket petcocks: | Here's an XLForum thread showing several aftermarket petcocks: | ||
| - | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1378389 | + | https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/130603-fuel-petcock?t=1378389 |
| ===== Golan Petcock ===== | ===== Golan Petcock ===== | ||
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:golan_brass_petcock_by_folkie.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:golan_petcock_by_fourcams.jpg?direct&200|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:golan_brass_petcock_by_folkie.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:golan_petcock_by_fourcams.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
| - | |Golan brass petcock. With the nut screwed all the way down, it's \\ 1-5/16" from the top of the nut to the \\ bottom of the petcock. From the bottom of the nut it's 7/8".((photo by Folkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=475189))| Golan petcock installed ((photo by FourCams of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=475189&page=2)) | | + | |Golan brass petcock. With the nut screwed all the way down, it's \\ 1-5/16" from the top of the nut to the \\ bottom of the petcock. From the bottom of the nut it's 7/8".((photo by Folkie of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/70289-golan-fuel-petcocks?t=475189))| Golan petcock installed ((photo by FourCams of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/70289-golan-fuel-petcocks/page2?t=475189&page=2)) | |
| ===== Pingel Petcock ===== | ===== Pingel Petcock ===== | ||
| Line 36: | Line 34: | ||
| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:pingel_petcocks_by_donchicago48.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:body:pingel_petcocks_by_donchicago48.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | |5/16" with vacuum shutoff (Left), 5/16" EFI (Right) ((photo by DonChicago48 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1610587&page=4))| | + | |5/16" with vacuum shutoff (Left), 5/16" EFI (Right) ((photo by DonChicago48 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/148266-building-a-90-inch-sledge-hammer/page4?t=1610587&page=4))| |
| ===== 86-03 Tank Mount Mod ===== | ===== 86-03 Tank Mount Mod ===== | ||
| You can use slices of 5/16" or 3/8" ID rubber oil or fuel line to create to insulate the fuel tank from the frame in absence of the stock rubber grommets. | You can use slices of 5/16" or 3/8" ID rubber oil or fuel line to create to insulate the fuel tank from the frame in absence of the stock rubber grommets. | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:body:home_made_rubber_bushings_for_gas_tank_mounts_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Ironmick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2004980&highlight=gas+tank)) | + | {{:techtalk:ref:body:home_made_rubber_bushings_for_gas_tank_mounts_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Ironmick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/188071-gas-tank-attachment?t=2004980&highlight=gas+tank)) |
| Line 47: | Line 45: | ||
| \\ | \\ | ||
| [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] | [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] | ||
| - | |||
