Fuel Cell

101stpathfinder · Nov 25, 2010

I recently picked up a aux fuel cell (Without Researching) and the following pictures

are what I came up with. I understand it was designed by Bill Mcvan, but I would like

any other info I can get. The brackets take most of the mounting guessing away. But now

I am seeking hardware and plumbing advice to make this IBA accepted.

Any links or advice would greatly be appreciated.

Top with overflow

Brackets

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Bottom (On side)

Bottom

Bracket position (Under seat)

Tank with brackets

huron52 · Nov 25, 2010

https://www.blm-accessories.com/FuelCells.cfm

They are one company that can supply you with some plumbing parts.

Of course that would be Bill again

Joe2Lmaker · Nov 25, 2010

It sounds like you and Canadian FJR are in the same boat. PM him and you guys can tag team this.

edit: ...and for the love of all things holy, lose that fugly cap!

dcarver · Nov 25, 2010

LOL, we both have the same *exact* formica work counter tops!

101stpathfinder · Nov 25, 2010

dcarver said:
LOL, we both have the same *exact* formica work counter tops!

Na D, That's my garage floor... but when I make the wife angry... It's my countertop, bed..........

dcarver · Nov 25, 2010

From a post on my aux tank build out -

Parts are available from Sampson and McMaster Carr.

Canadian FJR · Nov 26, 2010

I was looking for a used one of those tanks but with no I luck in finding one I decided to purchase another design. That is a very nice cell. As Huron52 mentioned, send Bill an e-mail and he can supply all the missing parts. Several folks have used those cells for various rallies and IB events. Let me know if you are ever interesetd in selling it.

Canadian FJR

Peter Murray · Nov 26, 2010

Joe2Lmaker said:
edit: ...and for the love of all things holy, lose that fugly cap!

The cap may be fugly but functional.. Bayonet design, metal chain secured. Very efficient at fuel stops. I would not change..

Peter Murray · Nov 26, 2010

101stpathfinder said:
I recently picked up a aux fuel cell (Without Researching) and the following pictures

are what I came up with. I understand it was designed by Bill Mcvan, but I would like

any other info I can get. The brackets take most of the mounting guessing away. But now

I am seeking hardware and plumbing advice to make this IBA accepted.

Any links or advice would greatly be appreciated.

What is the cell fuel volume ?

The cell must have baffels or anti slosh foam to be compliant. IBR inspection team Tom Austin suggests a minimum of 5% head space.

101stpathfinder · Nov 26, 2010

What is the cell fuel volume ?

The cell must have baffels or anti slosh foam to be compliant. IBR inspection team Tom Austin suggests a minimum of 5% head space.

The cell was purchased from a IBR vet. He said the cell is in total compliance with IBA specs,

it was made for a Gen 1 fjr. He was a former Fjr owner. bUTT now I must finish off the hardware

and plumbing and install it in an acceptable (IBA approved) manner. I would like to install it

so that I could quickly disconnect it for riding 2 up.

Joe2Lmaker · Nov 26, 2010

Canadian FJR said:
I was looking for a used one of those tanks but with no I luck in finding one I decided to purchase another design.

My mistake.

Peter Murray said:
The cap may be fugly but functional.. Bayonet design, metal chain secured. Very efficient at fuel stops. I would not change..

functional but ugly, ... that's what I meant.

Ignore that earlier post. I was PUI and I still carry a deep emotional scar that was fuel cap related.

That's a nice tank. Does the Top Gun use the same attachment points? They look very similar except that the BLM brackets attach directly to the tank and the Top gun tank rests in a tray.

(https://www.fjrgoodies.com/gallery/TOPGUN/AUXCELL/auxcell_top_LG.jpg)

101stpathfinder · Nov 26, 2010

Joe2Lmaker said:
Canadian FJR said:

I was looking for a used one of those tanks but with no I luck in finding one I decided to purchase another design.

Click to expand...

My mistake.

Peter Murray said:

The cap may be fugly but functional.. Bayonet design, metal chain secured. Very efficient at fuel stops. I would not change..

Click to expand...

functional but ugly, ... that's what I meant. Ignore that earlier post. I was PUI and I still carry a deep emotional scar that was fuel cap related.

That's a nice tank. Does the Top Gun use the same attachment points? They look very similar except that the BLM brackets attach directly to the tank and the Top gun tank rests in a tray.

(https://www.fjrgoodies.com/gallery/TOPGUN/AUXCELL/auxcell_top_LG.jpg)

The brackets mount to the seat as shown. The tank has 2 rails welded on the underside which line up to the

bracket holes. The holes on the brackets are threaded, so I assume a bolt W/washer or lock nut should be used.

The rear arm on the bracket is also threaded, but it looks like I might have to replace the original bolt with one with

more length (?) I am interested in the routing of your overflow line. Do you have a pic with a better view? If I am not

mistaken; this must be seperate from main fuel overflow (No tie-in) And mounted to rear of tire (?)

If I could find a prefabbed kit with hoses and nuts, washers and bolts AND instructions, this would make the install

a snap. I work at the PO and December is a bad time for trying this install. BTW is there a Linda T's cover made for this

tank? AND have you ever heard of coating the tank with a truck bed liner coating?

Joe2Lmaker · Nov 26, 2010

101stpathfinder said:
The brackets mount to the seat as shown. The tank has 2 rails welded on the underside which line up to the

bracket holes. The holes on the brackets are threaded, so I assume a bolt W/washer or lock nut should be used.

The rear arm on the bracket is also threaded, but it looks like I might have to replace the original bolt with one with

more length (?)

My tank looks like this:

The photo of the Top Gun tank from FJRGoodies wasn't meant to confuse. I was wondering about the attachment of your BLM vs. the Top Gun. The question was put out there for anyone to answer.

Ignacio has quite a few photos of the BLM tank installed on his bike and the album is public. Take a look here: https://picasaweb.google.com/eltopia/FJR#

101stpathfinder said:
I am interested in the routing of your overflow line. Do you have a pic with a better view? If I am not

mistaken; this must be seperate from main fuel overflow (No tie-in) And mounted to rear of tire (?)

Unfortunately, no. I don't have a decent photo of the vent/overflow line. It has about two loops in it and a fuel filter. The loops act as a rollover valve and the filter is intended to filter the air that enters. The filter needs to be high enough so that it doesn't suck water from rain/road spay and behind/below the roll over loops so it doesn't get soaked with fuel.

101stpathfinder said:
If I could find a prefabbed kit with hoses and nuts, washers and bolts AND instructions, this would make the install

a snap.

Try this:

How to contact BLM-Accessories.com

[email protected]

101stpathfinder said:
BTW is there a Linda T's cover made for this

tank? AND have you ever heard of coating the tank with a truck bed liner coating?

I'm sure she does, and I don't see any reason why you would want to ruin your beautiful tank with RHino Lining

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