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Post by noakira on Jan 4, 2012 11:53:46 GMT 1
Going on (and on.... ) from the lightweight underseat fuel tank modification. Kept thinkiing... "its gonne be a real hassle to try to make a carbon / glass fibre tank water tight" especially for the unskilled home modder ? Had an EMI ( Early Morning Inspiration ) "Just have a bag insert!" Basically build a carbon fibre ribbed box (mostly cutouts) and then insert the fuel bladder into a slot on the top like the old "Hoover Constellation" bag holder clip. What a Hoover ! (showing my age) A little satelite in every home....
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Jan 4, 2012 14:54:49 GMT 1
May be worth moving the electrics as well How about going single seat and incorporating small tank in the hump.
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Post by noakira on Jan 5, 2012 10:55:45 GMT 1
Seen these vulcanised rubber 20 litre Swiss Army Bladders...cheap Only question is are they using a petrol soluble glue on the seams ? might have to strengthen the seams some how..... Theres already the outlet, would just have to cut a circle out the middle, which will be the hooky on bit as mentioned above. There all over the net these bladders, usually about £20 or less. www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/2-new-swiss-20-liter-water-bladder.aspx?a=426481translate.google.com/ Nur Fur Trinkwasser = "only for drinking "
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Post by McF on Jan 5, 2012 11:43:02 GMT 1
Any creative energy can only be a good thing, but if you're planning to use your inventions on the road, you may want to think about remaining legally compliant. eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexapi!prod!CELEXnumdoc&lg=en&numdoc=31997L0024&model=guichett Is a fascinating read - the EU Directive on certain components and characteristics of 2 and 3 wheeled motor vehicles; Chapter 6 refers to fuel tanks. I'm guessing that this document largely governs type approval for mass production and there may be some leeway for custom vehicles, but I think you will have stepped across the boundaries of "reasonable modification"; you will have to let your insurer know and the MoT station might insist that you have a VOSA testing station approve the changes. This applies (I think) if you make a grey import to confirm that the headlight dips to the left; the speedo reads in mph and that you have a mirror on the right side of the bike. All pretty mundane stuff compared to making a new fuel tank. Of course, if you're only planning to use the vehicle on private property, or for show then crack on.
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