Skyway's Aux. Fuel Cell Kit

[RenoJohn]

How soon do I need to be setting up for the 3/8" ID fuel line?

Hmmm, perhaps like me, .....you got this aux tank as a hedge against the rising cost of gasoline. I too am eager to get mine filled as every day the price of gas seems to be going up. I figure if I can get my tank on and filled before gas hits $4.00/gallon then I'll have paid for the all this with just the first fill-up

Yep, status report would be cool so that we can start putting some mad-money aside to fill this baby up for the first time. LOL LOL

 

[skyway]

I'm having the first tanks shipped to me early next week to ensure that the manufacturer has them to my specs. Since the first 2 I had made, (mine & TD's) I have submited a print specing exactly what I want. This needs to be done so that the cover, mounts, etc all fit together without a hitch.

Upon a sucessfull fit check, all tanks will be manufactured and shipped as promised. I am almost complete with all the mounts, and they will be following shortly.

As I mentioned before, either contact BLM or Sampson sport touring for a bulk head fitting for your FJR tank. Make sure it is suitable for 3/8 ID fuel line. If for some reason you can't get one from either, I'll post up a parts list of what you need.

 

[Wolfhound]

Haven't seen much on backrests, pockets, etc for cover . . . .Any heads up ?

 

[huron52]

I'm having the first tanks shipped to me early next week to ensure that the manufacturer has them to my specs. Since the first 2 I had made, (mine & TD's) I have submited a print specing exactly what I want. This needs to be done so that the cover, mounts, etc all fit together without a hitch.
Upon a sucessfull fit check, all tanks will be manufactured and shipped as promised. I am almost complete with all the mounts, and they will be following shortly.

As I mentioned before, either contact BLM or Sampson sport touring for a bulk head fitting for your FJR tank. Make sure it is suitable for 3/8 ID fuel line. If for some reason you can't get one from either, I'll post up a parts list of what you need.

Excellent bit of news. Nice to see things are developing...

I did some looking on both Sampson Sport Touring site and BLM site and I am not 100% sure what all I need to buy.

Yes a parts list would help me a lot. The less shipments across the border the cheaper it is.

thanks again!

 

[Groo]

I did some looking on both Sampson Sport Touring site and BLM site and I am not 100% sure what all I need to buy. Yes a parts list would help me a lot.

+1

 

[Wolfhound]

Don't order the FJR kit from Samson, it's all wrong size for us. They don't show a listing for 3/8 i.d. bulkhead fitting either. Can't wait to here where to buy these items(bulkhead fitting & 3/8 i.d. guick disconnect- which type) . . . I can wait on the tank bag & accessories(backrests etc).

 

[NightShine]

Don't order the FJR kit from Samson, it's all wrong size for us. They don't show a listing for 3/8 i.d. bulkhead fitting either.

Over the weekend, I got this reply from Terry Smith of Sampson Sport Touring:



I don't carry 3/8" as the 5/16" will easily carry enough fuel to keep your bike going. As a matter of fact for a FJR we recommend using the 1/4" as there isn't much room down there so unless you're actually going to ride 150 mph or + for some distance the 1/4" should keep up with your consumption.


 
If you really want 3/8" I can get it but figure it'll be about 50% more!! Let me know if you want to pursue this and I can find out Monday.

 

[skyway]

Don't order the FJR kit from Samson, it's all wrong size for us. They don't show a listing for 3/8 i.d. bulkhead fitting either.

Over the weekend, I got this reply from Terry Smith of Sampson Sport Touring:



I don't carry 3/8" as the 5/16" will easily carry enough fuel to keep your bike going. As a matter of fact for a FJR we recommend using the 1/4" as there isn't much room down there so unless you're actually going to ride 150 mph or + for some distance the 1/4" should keep up with your consumption.


 
If you really want 3/8" I can get it but figure it'll be about 50% more!! Let me know if you want to pursue this and I can find out Monday.

I will be posting part numbers today.

What seems to be the mix-up here, is that you only need the portion of the bulkhead fitting that attaches to the main gas tank. As long as the bulk head fitting has a 1/4" female NPT thread exiting the fitting, you're golden. A 3/8" ID barbed brass fitting with a 1/4" NPT male thread can be bought at any hardware store in the plumbing section for around a $1.

Look at this thread here which details everything you ever wanted to know about a bulk head fitting and how to install it.

www.fjr1300.info/howto/bulkhead

 

[Wolfhound]

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Can anyone using a fuel cell PM me ?

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( EDIT) Thanks for the replies...

 

[Groo]

I will be posting part numbers today.

Bumpity...

 

[Canadian FJR]

"I will be posting part numbers today."

Any luck with the part numbers?

Canadian FJR

 

[skyway]

Stand by for bulkhead fitting ordering info. I've had the week from hell and will post up details as soon as I have them.

 

[Groo]

Stand by for bulkhead fitting ordering info. I've had the week from hell and will post up details as soon as I have them.

No problem Ian... not much use to have them before the rest of the kit shows up anyway....

 

[T-bug]

Any news about tentative delivery dates ?

 

[skyway]

The machine is being preped for the fuel cell mounts as we speak. The 03-05 will be cut first followed right after by the 06-07 bikes.

I'm very sorry about the long delay on this mounting kit, but I had to get some details straightened out before I could begin shipping this item. Starting a company and having the means to comfortably carry a product such as this has delayed it's release, but I can now proceed without any further delays.

They will now be delivered as quickly as I can make them.

 

[devanator]

Ian

Was just wondering about the status of the Fuel Cell for me? I haven't bothered to pm you since I know you have been very busy but with you working on them now could you check? I haven't received my fuel cell yet like some of the others have. I am not talking about the mounts but just the fuel cell itself. I asked you earlier about it. Whenever you get a chance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

devanator

 

[Wolfhound]

Another addition to my farkles . . Gotta love it when a plan starts to come together !

 

[skyway]

Ian
Was just wondering about the status of the Fuel Cell for me? I haven't bothered to pm you since I know you have been very busy but with you working on them now could you check? I haven't received my fuel cell yet like some of the others have. I am not talking about the mounts but just the fuel cell itself. I asked you earlier about it. Whenever you get a chance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

devanator

I'll be in touch with you on Monday.

 

[Canadian FJR]

I received my bulkhead fitting but it looks a little different than I expected. It only has one rubber o-ring which I assume goes on the inside of the tank.

I am also curious as to what type of sealant I need to use on the threaded part of the fitting.

Any comments would be appreciated. Any update on ETA of the Fuel Cell?

Canadian FJR

 

[dgrenon]

""

I received my bulkhead fitting but it looks a little different than I expected. It only has one rubber o-ring which I assume goes on the inside of the tank.

I am also curious as to what type of sealant I need to use on the threaded part of the fitting.

Any comments would be appreciated. Any update on ETA of the Fuel Cell?""

hmmm..maybe post a picture of the fitting....it may look different becuase you don't have the 90' yet? You will probably need another o-ring one for inside one for outside the tank. I went to Home Depot and got some nice synthetic washers to go right up against the tankt o keep the orings from binding up. These washers can be found in the hardware section. I put a couple drops of locktite on the threads, no problems in the month or so since I did it.