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I think tank over pressurizing is possible in high temps. I have had it happen to my on my 2018 Gold Wing in 95+ temps. I think this happens when the heat causes gas expansion greater than how much gas the engine is using. Having a good vent system should help prevent this.

The temps ranged from 80 to 44 degrees. I guess I will have to wait until next year to test in hot weather. All you need is a good vent on your AUX tank. The gas cap does not matter. I have a 1/4 inch inside diameter vent line on my AUX tank. A bigger one would not hurt.

I rode a BBG ( 1650 miles & 1750 in 26 hours ) this weekend and the AUX tank plumbing worked great with no issues. At each gas stop the AUX tank was empty and my range was about 330 miles at a BBG pace with about a total of 9.8 gallons on board. One of the surprises I had after buying the 2018...

Nice to keep positive and get the ride done.

In my scenario you can NOT turn off a valve to the AUX tank as the AUX tank is now the vent and it needs to be open all the time. If you close the valve to the AUX tank eventually the bike will stall like it ran out of gas. I tested that on my 2018 Gold Wing and that is what happened.

I am planning on attending Stagecoach and I have a hotel reservation, I hope to see you there. This weekend I am planning a ride to the Isle Of Capri Casino where I screwed up in the IBR and buy that damn poker chip that cost me 19,000 points. ☹️

Yes, in theory it would need less sucking power. When I am done my AUX tank will be mounted a couple inches higher.

I bought a new 2018 FJR A model a month and a half ago and I spent a little time looking into how the best way to plumb a AUX tank in to the main tank. I read all of the posts here and other places how to drill the main tank and install a bulkhead fitting. I have done that process on many...

Well maybe you will welcome a new guy on a FJR. I am going to try and make this RTE.

Tony, Did you finish your 100,000 mile year?

Ross,  I had an accident on my GSA after the IBR on my ride home. Yes, I decided on a FJR to see what I have been missing all these years. 

I reached out to Clearwater and I just may have to buy the FJR specific wiring kit.

Hi Ross, thanks for the info. I do not have the FJR specific wiring kit form Clearwater , I have the universal wiring kit. So I am just trying to find the high beam hot wire for the trigger.

I am setting up a new 2018 FJR and I have a set of Clearwater AUX lights from my previous motorcycle and I am trying to find out where and which is the high beam hot wire to tap into to trip the AUX lights to full power when I turn on the high beam. Any one here know which is the correct wire? TIA!

Rock on Tony!

Congrats Tony!

I plan on being at the start, and also in Kennewick, and then back to where it all started. This will be #4 for me. That's enough, no more. Gregg 485 From one Greg to another Gregg, see you there.

In case you are following Tony's SPOT today, he is ok. He is having trouble with his SPOT and it is sending HELP messages. Looks like someone was screwing with it at a gas stop. I spoke to him and he is fine.

Got a little ride planned with my new BMW GSA to Key West, maybe Tony will check in and join us.

Tony, you are just tearing it up. Keep it up and ride safe!