gravity fed fuel tank

[DeanR]

I want to hang a little fuel tank above the bike. My 91 has a fuel delivery problem and I need to get it started, since it's just been sitting.
Below are three options that I've thought of. Which might you choose, and how to get a fuel line connected to any of them?

 

[dwalby]

I don't know if it would be able to stand up to gasoline, but if you're only using it for a few minutes it might work:

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[Paul]

I used to use a fuel tank from a garden tractor that worked great for an aux gravity feed.

 

[Uncle Phil]

I just stuck a ST1100 fuel stalk with a Quantum pump installed, hooked to the original wires on the bike sitting in bucket of gas.
The bike ran fine and allowed me to test the new pump setup.

 

[Upt' North]

A small mower type tank with a fuel tap is all you need. Make sure you use the right hose.
I wouldn't use anything without a fuel tap. Petrol is not to be messed with.
Upt.

 

[Paul]

UP, you don't need an air vest, you should be looking for a fire suit. Just sayin...

 

[Upt' North]

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[Uncle Phil]

UP, you don't need an air vest, you should be looking for a fire suit. Just sayin...

I'm fine by myself, it's when I get out amongst them other people I get hurt ...
You gotta remember that bucket probably had as much corn squeezin's in it as it did real gasoline!

 

[SMSW]

I bought a gas shut off valve that looked just like the one in @Upt' North's link for a piece of yard equipment. It leaked and was useless.

I did, however, buy one of these fuel bottles that looks just like Ray's. Motion Pro is good stuff.

 

[DeanR]

Awesome solution Ray! but $$ and likely only use it once, or twice.
I would like to make something up cheaply. I have a couple petcocks that might somehow be useful, or just get a shutoff valve.
Need to know how to get a fuel line connected up to one of my tank options. 2 plastic and 1 metal.

 

[Ron]

A bulkhead fitting could be used. I get fitting from Ace Hardware in my area. Drill a hole in the container to fit the fitting. Be sure to select a location that allows a wrench to tighten the nut inside the container. Select a fitting that will connect to your petcock.

1 style of many

 

[ST1100Y]

aux fuel bottle and an IV-stand... works like a charm and the stand can also hold the Carbtune...

 

[DeanR]

Again, how to connect fuel line to the bottle/little lawn mower tank, etc.?

 

[Ron]

Use a hose line splice fitting to connect the petcock hose with the carb hose.

Put the little lawn mower tank (or any gas container) a foot or so above the carbs. Connect the petcock to a hose. Set up a hose to connect to the petcock on one end and the carbs on the other. Put the non-petcock end of the petcock hose in the gas container. Start siphoning gas through the hose with the petcock on. Turn the petcock off. Hook the carb feeding hose to the petcock. Open petcock. If you haven't lost the vacuum, gas should flow to the carbs. Hopefully the head pressure and hoses will flow enough to keep up with the 4 carbs.

 

[drbuzzard]

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[DeanR]

Again, how to connect fuel line to the bottle/little lawn mower tank, etc.?

So the answer is to just stick fuel line in the tank and start a siphon?
I'm simply looking for how to put an actual connector of some type into the bottom of a metal or plastic tank, to which fuel line would then be slipped/onto.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

I want to hang a little fuel tank above the bike. My 91 has a fuel delivery problem and I need to get it started, since it's just been sitting.
Below are three options that I've thought of. Which might you choose, and how to get a fuel line connected to any of them?


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Not sure if you solved this yet. Gatorade bottle with bulkhead fitting in lid. Dewhel -6AN Male Flare Bulkhead To 5/16 Hose Barb Fuel Tank Fitting Aluminum (Black, AN6) https://a.co/d/cwDbD3p

 

[DeanR]

Not sure if you solved this yet. Gatorade bottle with bulkhead fitting in lid. Dewhel -6AN Male Flare Bulkhead To 5/16 Hose Barb Fuel Tank Fitting Aluminum (Black, AN6)

aH-ha .. that's what I'm looking for.. a bulkhead/fuel cell fitting. Thanks
Assuming it can be installed into any of my tank options?

 

[Ron]

So the answer is to just stick fuel line in the tank and start a siphon?
I'm simply looking for how to put an actual connector of some type into the bottom of a metal or plastic tank, to which fuel line would then be slipped/onto.

Yes.

see post #11

 

[Andrew Shadow]

Go to a hobby shop and ask for a fuel tank/bladder fitting. Drill a hole and install. Flush mount allows you draw the fuel down lower in the tank. Around 5 bucks.