I'd read through several of the threads but being very inexperienced with fuel flow/management, I feel best I post some specifics of my situation to ensure I'm doing the right things.
I have a 1998 Kawasaki 1500 classic. it's carbed and has a fuel pump as noted in photos attached.
IF I intended to use this bike long term as a long hauler, I might approach things differently, but as I would prefer to end up with different LDR mount at some point (perhaps GW, BMW, FJR or Concours 14), I'm looking to do this in a more frugal manner. I don't want to be cheap at my own expense though.
I have been reading about using the vent line of the tank to feed fuel from the aux tank. my initial plan in October is to do a BBG. I've done a number of SS1k's. The BBG is my "test run" to do a CC50 in the spring.
I plan to mount the aux tank on a rack behind the rear seat and should be able to gravity feed. I'm thinking something about 5 gallons to be appropriate.
given my current circumstances, could anyone recommend a good tank to use, and how to plumb the fuel so as to be effective for my needs?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts!
I have a 1998 Kawasaki 1500 classic. it's carbed and has a fuel pump as noted in photos attached.
IF I intended to use this bike long term as a long hauler, I might approach things differently, but as I would prefer to end up with different LDR mount at some point (perhaps GW, BMW, FJR or Concours 14), I'm looking to do this in a more frugal manner. I don't want to be cheap at my own expense though.
I have been reading about using the vent line of the tank to feed fuel from the aux tank. my initial plan in October is to do a BBG. I've done a number of SS1k's. The BBG is my "test run" to do a CC50 in the spring.
I plan to mount the aux tank on a rack behind the rear seat and should be able to gravity feed. I'm thinking something about 5 gallons to be appropriate.
given my current circumstances, could anyone recommend a good tank to use, and how to plumb the fuel so as to be effective for my needs?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts!