Auxiliary tank for voyager
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There is a thread on fjrforum.com "frankentank" that shows the build stages and is a good way to get in touch with the creator. He goes by the nick dirttracker30. AFAIK the IBA is fine with them, two were in the last IBR. While I haven't ran mine dry, the bottom isn't changed so it is safe to assume just as much of reserve can be burned. No sloshing issues.
Thanks all for the complements!
Thanks all for the complements!
I've done rides on both bikes, I have the klr so it's pretty comfortable, beadrider, new grips, taller windshield, throttle lock, I can move all over the bike, it's light, the only thing is when I'm on the interstate, it doesn't have the speed that the voyager has, I'm using the klr when I do the rockinride rally, I'll definitely do some kind of report on it when I'm done.
Hey, its your butt... If its comfy on the KLR then so be it! Being underpowered on the interstate would probably be a deal breaker for me... When your about to get run over sometimes the only place to go is forward, if you don't have the ponies left to go there, bad things could happen. I had an 883 Sportster for awhile and it was the same way. Would cruise great at 70 MPH all day long but it didn't have much left.
I used to have a 2012 Voyager and fitted an aux fuel tank on it in two different configurations. One with, and one without, a top box. Some explanations and pictures are on a thread I started here: http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/54-vulcan-1700/42546-no-longer-guy-who-needs-fuel-first.html . I'd be happy to help you set up something similar.
For what it's worth, I'm on a Wing now but this setup worked well and gave me 300 mile fuel stops on SS and a BBG ride.
For what it's worth, I'm on a Wing now but this setup worked well and gave me 300 mile fuel stops on SS and a BBG ride.
I used to have a 2012 Voyager and fitted an aux fuel tank on it in two different configurations. One with, and one without, a top box. Some explanations and pictures are on a thread I started here: http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/54-vulcan-1700/42546-no-longer-guy-who-needs-fuel-first.html . I'd be happy to help you set up something similar.
For what it's worth, I'm on a Wing now but this setup worked well and gave me 300 mile fuel stops on SS and a BBG ride.
For what it's worth, I'm on a Wing now but this setup worked well and gave me 300 mile fuel stops on SS and a BBG ride.
Yeah. The second picture shows the mounts I made that would allow for the top box to be used and would clear the lid while opening. The fuel line used a quick disconnect and the electrical for the pump used a weatherpak connector so that the electrical and fuel lines could be disconnected quickly. The bracket could be removed from under the top box in five minutes so a passenger could use the pillion seat. The fuel tank doubled as a backrest.
These pictures show a little more detail on the second version that was used with the top box:
The fuel tank and pump went to my usual riding buddy but the brackets are still in my garage and they were the complicated part.
These pictures show a little more detail on the second version that was used with the top box:
The fuel tank and pump went to my usual riding buddy but the brackets are still in my garage and they were the complicated part.
The charcoal canister equipped bikes have a fuel return line that can be used to pump fuel into the main tank. If your bike is not equipped a fitting can be welded into your tank.
Unfortunately, the Voyager isn't used for LD riding in big enough numbers for any manufacturer to put together a set up for you. You'll have make something yourself. Accessing the tank sounds scary, but it sounds worse than it actually is. You could have a welder or radiator repair shop weld in a bung if your bike doesn't have a fuel return line.
Unfortunately, the Voyager isn't used for LD riding in big enough numbers for any manufacturer to put together a set up for you. You'll have make something yourself. Accessing the tank sounds scary, but it sounds worse than it actually is. You could have a welder or radiator repair shop weld in a bung if your bike doesn't have a fuel return line.
Nobody was born with the skills needed to do stuff like this. In many cases, mine included, asking a lot of questions led to understanding. Then, actually putting tools in hand are the easy part. You don't need a California tank. You just need to be capable of removing your tank and giving it someone who will place a fitting in the right spot. Everything else a just righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. Summit Racing sells all of the fuel parts you'll need. The electrical is about as simple as adding a power port for a GPS or phone charger.