fuel cell on my KTM 990..... Duel-sport LD mount..

[smitty141]

Just about done with my aux. tank install. This will allow me to carry 4.5 gallons more fuel for those long runs between fuel stops. The tank was bought from Tour Tank along with the quick connect. I removed the stock rear rack first. I made a plate to bolt to the rear of my bike, then bolted the fuel cell to it. The spacers ar .875 long and made of alum. I did have to buy some longer bolts.. 8mmx80, and 8mmx90 IIRC. I used the same kind of tank on my FJR, and it was great. Heres some pic's..

Longer bolts..

Mounting plate..

Mounting plate bolted to the rear rack mount..

The "keg" bolted in place...

The fuel valve on the left side.. It is opened only after burning off 100 miles of fuel. A 1/4" hose runs down to the fuel tank cross over. There it is "T" into that fuel line... Gravity takes over and refills the main fuel tanks..

To keep the "Off road image to my "LD" mount I bought a bag at Walmart for under $10. bucks. It did a great job of hiding my fuel cell.

Hey, it is not for everyone, but it works for me. If anyone would like more info... send me a PM .

Total cost... about $250.

Able to go 350 miles between fuel stops.... Priceless!!!!

Lovin the 990 so far.. The best of both worlds for me.... Takes care of my "dirt roots", plus is great on the road... Now if I can get that 990 super-moto... my life will be complete........for now!!

Smitty

 

[wheatonFJR]

I don't see any pictures...

edit - yep, dere dey is...

...You gonna go 'round da world on that thing? Looks like yer all set!

 

[smitty141]

I don't see any pictures...

Try now Mark... New picture host for me.. Smitty

 

[dcarver]

Very nice Mr. Smitty!

So what do all the 'dirt oriented' KTM hound dawgs have to say about your new Long Distance 'street pussy' machine?

 

[devanator]

Pretty sweet there smitty.

You do have some talent there. You looking at doing some long distance rally type rides with that bike or just personal rides?

 

[evil_henchman]

Nice!

You better hurry on the SM I hear they're being discontinued after this year in favor of the Duke. Major bummer!

 

[smitty141]

Very nice Mr. Smitty!
So what do all the 'dirt oriented' KTM hound dawgs have to say about your new Long Distance 'street pussy' machine?

Mixed reviews with the dirt guys... But those "dirt guys" are a little wacky

Pretty sweet there smitty.
You do have some talent there. You looking at doing some long distance rally type rides with that bike or just personal rides?

Plan on riding a few 24- 36 hour events. Planning a BBG 1500 before spring gets here. Smitty

 

[dcarver]

Plan on riding a few 24- 36 hour events. Planning a BBG 1500 before spring gets here. Smitty

Tell the CBA prez your secret BBG sinful desires, oh Sinner Senior Smitty!

And before spring? How much juice is in that KTM alternator?

BTW - you now owe the CBA fund at least 100 USD for even thinking such sinful thoughts...

ps - and full-on; when you decide to sell that POS for the next toy, I get FIRST DIBS.