Just so happens I have an Indian tank on the shelf, it is easier to fit than the original but feels a lot heavier, probably bigger gauge steel.
Cheers
Dave
Misc: Everything Else Mikuni Fuel Pipe Routing
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Just so happens I have an Indian tank on the shelf, it is easier to fit than the original but feels a lot heavier, probably bigger gauge steel.
Cheers
Dave
Dave, You do take on some projects !, I would get some miles in to make sure you like it,
They are a funny old Bike.
They are a funny old Bike.
Somebody who is more clever than I (Nigel) can tell you the different flow rates of these two taps.
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So, what is the source of the bigger-bore tap, or do you just run a 3/16" bit up a standard one?
I would not think you need a big one, If you think of the size of the main jet.
When I was doing speed events, I had problems getting the petrol through the float valve,
Even with 36 mm Dellortos, I had to fit the valves out of the 40 mm carb'.
And with gardners I didn't use a float at all !, Just the pipe from the tank.
When I was doing speed events, I had problems getting the petrol through the float valve,
Even with 36 mm Dellortos, I had to fit the valves out of the 40 mm carb'.
And with gardners I didn't use a float at all !, Just the pipe from the tank.
I got my petcocks from a local
supplier, British Isles Motorcycles. They were not cheap. They do not leak. Been on the bike for 18 years.
Steadfast Cycles may have them. They list on Ebay. Ask about size before acquiring.
supplier, British Isles Motorcycles. They were not cheap. They do not leak. Been on the bike for 18 years.
Steadfast Cycles may have them. They list on Ebay. Ask about size before acquiring.
Every Vincent comes with a fuel gauge. When you fill up with fuel, reset the trip odometer.
This is a habit I got almost from the start of having one, pointed out to me by one Mr Smith. I have run out of fuel on the odd occasion, but that has been usually from knowing I am on the limit, going onto one cylinder, reaching for the reserve (RH tap) to find I have left it open.
On other occasions I have been aware that the conditions were going to distort the mileage. Montana comes to mind, two up and fully loaded going west on Hwy 20 pushing a 40+ mph headwind. My big tank which easily runs 200 miles couldn't make 150. A very long and tiring day that was! Coming back from Denny Delzer's NA rally in Bismark ND
This is a habit I got almost from the start of having one, pointed out to me by one Mr Smith. I have run out of fuel on the odd occasion, but that has been usually from knowing I am on the limit, going onto one cylinder, reaching for the reserve (RH tap) to find I have left it open.
On other occasions I have been aware that the conditions were going to distort the mileage. Montana comes to mind, two up and fully loaded going west on Hwy 20 pushing a 40+ mph headwind. My big tank which easily runs 200 miles couldn't make 150. A very long and tiring day that was! Coming back from Denny Delzer's NA rally in Bismark ND
If you mean that you fitted three position taps giving off/main/reserve on each side you would have a greater reserve but a restricted fuel flow as both main feeds would be partially blocked by the weir tubes. If you fitted Triumph type off/main fuel taps with a weir tube each side you would run out of usable fuel while both sides had an inaccessible reserve. If you use a weir tube on the left but not on the right you will have an increased reserve but will not be able to access the fuel on the left of the tunnel, about as much as standard reserve, unless you lay the bike over to the right after reserve has run dry.
Thanks for the info.
Must admit I`m struggling to get my head around why the reserve tap would mean that the fuel left in each side of he tank was inaccessable, can`t help being a numbnut !
I had thought each side of the tank ended up being seperated once the fuel level dropped below the oil tank tunnel.
The main bike we run is a BMW R1150GS that I fitted a 33 litre Adventure tank to, I know it`s fuel injected, but to even the fuel level out it has a link pipe joining the lower lobes of the tank otherwise you`d only have the fuel in the pump side available.
Cheers
Dave
As Numbnut 2 
, I am not sure how the reserve works, I just saw the stand pipe in the shop and panicked !.
If you ran on reserve all the time would that be OK ??.
As Ian says there is not a lot in the other side, So if you have to turn the other tap on,
You are in the smelly stuff in a VERY ! few miles.
The other thing is maybe saw the stand pipe off and resolder the filter ??.
I think I will buy a BMW, I do miss my K100, Don't know why, It had much too much Vibration at 70/80,
And I would not go over 100 because I thought it was dangerous without a steering damper.
, I am not sure how the reserve works, I just saw the stand pipe in the shop and panicked !.If you ran on reserve all the time would that be OK ??.
As Ian says there is not a lot in the other side, So if you have to turn the other tap on,
You are in the smelly stuff in a VERY ! few miles.
The other thing is maybe saw the stand pipe off and resolder the filter ??.
I think I will buy a BMW
, I do miss my K100, Don't know why, It had much too much Vibration at 70/80,And I would not go over 100 because I thought it was dangerous without a steering damper.