My new Wing for LD work...

[smitty141]

After having the BMW GSA with the 8.9 gallon fuel tank the stock Wing tank was not going to cut it. I found this shape and used the idea from another winger to build a Aux aluminum fuel cell. After making the tank from cardboard and figuring the capacity it was game on. Still have to weld the mounts, and plumb the bike but that's the easy part. Here is a few pic's..

Smitty

 

[allrider]

Nice work. You fab that yourself?

 

[smitty141]

Nice work. You fab that yourself?

I wish I could say yes... I found a shop to build to my spec and drawings.. And they do it in 7-10 business days. Very nice workmanship I might add....

Smitty

 

[TriggerT]

So how is it secured to the grab rails? I see how it sits on top of them, but I am wondering how you secure it from there? Hose clamps? I like how you made it wide to keep the center of gravity down and transfer faster (assuming you are using a gravity only feed).

 

[smitty141]

So how is it secured to the grab rails? I see how it sits on top of them, but I am wondering how you secure it from there? Hose clamps? I like how you made it wide to keep the center of gravity down and transfer faster (assuming you are using a gravity only feed).

I have a set of aluminum hinges that will weld to the other pipe half on one side. Then there will be a single bolt on the other. Sort of a clam shell design.... Also it will be gravity feed to the main tank... Will post a few more pic' when complete...

 

[wfooshee]

I like how you made it wide to keep the center of gravity down and transfer faster

Actually I think it would transfer slower. Pressure in the transfer pipe (draining this tank) is a function of vertical depth. The diameter of the connecting pipe figures in to that, too, but still, pressure yields flow, and pressure comes from weight, which comes from depth (height of the column.)

It's still gonna transfer fast enough to keep the main tank wet . . .

 

[carlson_mn]

Now that looks nice. What's the range on a stock wing? I believe they get about 35ish mpg on the highway.

 

[someguy]

nice! curious what that ran, ball park... ( if that's not too personal) also, i'm interested in why you may have put the fuel fill so far forward and on the right. (max fill when on the kickstand??) interested in similar but maybe move filler to rear right...

 

[smitty141]

Now that looks nice. What's the range on a stock wing? I believe they get about 35ish mpg on the highway.

Around 250ish, low fuel light on at about 210 on average. Still have a gallon or so... My bike so far has been getting in the 40-41 mpg..

Smitty

 

[smitty141]

nice! curious what that ran, ball park... ( if that's not too personal) also, i'm interested in why you may have put the fuel fill so far forward and on the right. (max fill when on the kickstand??) interested in similar but maybe move filler to rear right...

Update on the price..

It was less than $300. dollars. JUST looked at the invoice..

$240. plus $28. for shipping..

And I think for the workmanship it is a steal.. Keep in mind I am making the mounts and doing that part. With plumbing, tank, and powdercoating (buddy doing it for free) I will have less than $500. in it. :yahoo:

IMHO thats a deal....

Smitty

 

[smitty141]

i'm interested in why you may have put the fuel fill so far forward and on the right. (max fill when on the kickstand??) interested in similar but maybe move filler to rear right...

The fill neck is so I can get max fuel on the side stand or the centerstand. Also it was mounted forward to allow room to put a bag on top of the tank, plus it wont be any interference with the trunk opening.

Smitty

 

[fljab]

Smitty,

Just curious about the filler neck/cap; what did you use - where did you get it, etc?

I want to fab up a new tank for my FJR and have this idea in my head, but the filler cap is something I need to sort out. I personally like to fill from the left side of the bike, but of course the neck needs to come off the right side so it's high when on the sidestand.

I think I have most of it right in my mind and will source the aluminum from a local salvage yard that sells aluminum (and anything else) by the pound at much better prices than ordering it new. I also have a local fabricator that does work on the side at good prices - but I have to have it all figured out beforehand.

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

And I think for the workmanship it is a steal.. Keep in mind I am making the mounts and doing that part. With plumbing, tank, and powdercoating (buddy doing it for free) I will have less than $500. in it. :yahoo:

IMHO thats a deal....

Smitty

A very good deal!

Just curious about the filler neck/cap; what did you use - where did you get it, etc?

At first glance, I assumed he was using a Coyote-Gear filler cap, but now I'm not sure...

(If you go with Coyote-gear, stay away from their locking caps.)

Is the vent on the back side of the filler neck?

 

[zenwhipper]

Nice work. Why such a tall filler neck? Seems a little bit like a stove pipe or sumpthin. :lol:

 

[smitty141]

Smitty,

Just curious about the filler neck/cap; what did you use - where did you get it, etc?

I want to fab up a new tank for my FJR and have this idea in my head, but the filler cap is something I need to sort out. I personally like to fill from the left side of the bike, but of course the neck needs to come off the right side so it's high when on the sidestand.

I think I have most of it right in my mind and will source the aluminum from a local salvage yard that sells aluminum (and anything else) by the pound at much better prices than ordering it new. I also have a local fabricator that does work on the side at good prices - but I have to have it all figured out beforehand.

And I think for the workmanship it is a steal.. Keep in mind I am making the mounts and doing that part. With plumbing, tank, and powdercoating (buddy doing it for free) I will have less than $500. in it. :yahoo:

IMHO thats a deal....

Smitty

A very good deal!

Just curious about the filler neck/cap; what did you use - where did you get it, etc?

At first glance, I assumed he was using a Coyote-Gear filler cap, but now I'm not sure...

(If you go with Coyote-gear, stay away from their locking caps.)

Is the vent on the back side of the filler neck?

Yes, it is the vent..

Nice work. Why such a tall filler neck? Seems a little bit like a stove pipe or sumpthin. :lol:

Hey guys, this is where I had the tank fab work done. Talk to Dan, you can email him drawings and he will get back to you. I also bought the fill pipe and cap from him. These guys are Great to work with, and if you need a tank and can give them size and shape and drawing they can make it. Turn around to my door was less than 2 weeks...

I use the taller fill neck for the dead air space for expansion.

Tell Dan that Bronce sent you.... here's a link..

Great Tanks for Less

 

[smitty141]

Here is the rest of the story, A few pic's of the mounts welded and ready to mount. Next is the powder coating...

 

[Peter Murray]

Very nice,, How many baffel's in the tank ?

 

[fljab]

I see your tank guy is in Ocala - not all that far from me; good to know. I did go ahead and order a 6" filler neck with non-vented cap and need to get over to Sanford to the salvage place for more aluminum. I still think I'll use my local fab guy as I can have a face to face and do it a little at a time.

Now to the fab/engineering of my tank...

 

[smitty141]

Well I finished the fuel cell today. Had a little problem getting the fitting in the stock tank to seal. I ended up Tig welding the fitting in and all is well. Here are a few pictures of the finished product.

I did come up a little short on volume, 4.4 gallons. I was hoping for 4.7, but my buddy and hero SkooterG said not to sweat the small stuff. It's less than 20 miles. I filled it for the first time today, and the fuel when by gravity to the main tank in about 15 minutes. I will still have a 400+ mile range..COOL..

Cost less than $400 bucks..

Here it is....