Hello, I've got a Plastic 4 gal fuel cell from Summit racing mounted on the luggage rack of my 1981 R100RT. It gravity feeds the carbs then I manually switch to the main tank.
I've added supports off the saddle bag mounts to help with the tank load. I've got the tank centered using some angle aluminum but I just have a couple ratchet straps fore/aft to secure the tank to the platform on the rear rack. I've had an IBR finisher friend say no way is that good enough for Rallies.
Well I've been using it for a few thousand miles, including a Summer Solstice Single State SS1000 a few weeks ago. Everything seems stable.
I wanted to be able to remove it easily to access the under seat or simply to carry other junk.
So is there a "rule" or just a rule of thumb for the fuel cells? I'd like to be ready for my first Rally in 19 years coming up in September, as well as the fall Equinox
Thanks
Edward
I've added supports off the saddle bag mounts to help with the tank load. I've got the tank centered using some angle aluminum but I just have a couple ratchet straps fore/aft to secure the tank to the platform on the rear rack. I've had an IBR finisher friend say no way is that good enough for Rallies.
Well I've been using it for a few thousand miles, including a Summer Solstice Single State SS1000 a few weeks ago. Everything seems stable.
I wanted to be able to remove it easily to access the under seat or simply to carry other junk.
So is there a "rule" or just a rule of thumb for the fuel cells? I'd like to be ready for my first Rally in 19 years coming up in September, as well as the fall Equinox
Thanks
Edward