fz10er
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Post by fz10er on May 21, 2017 8:00:37 GMT -7
Hi all. Here's a project that I whipped up for my -10. I have the Yamaha rear carrier with 39 litre top box (which I really like). I almost ran out of gas a couple of weeks ago, so I thought that some extra fuel storage would be desirable. I removed the carrier and drilled holes near the mounting holes. If one wanted to do this without the carrier, one could access the frame threaded holes under the plastic trim. I tapped them for 1/4-20 bolts, then inserted bolts with threadlock (I removed the heads). I used wing nuts to hold the brackets on. Now, I can just remove 2 wing nuts and take the container off, complete with brackets. I went with imperial bolts for ease of replacement in case I lose a wing nut. I did wrap the "studs" with Teflon tape to create some interference in the fit, so the wing nuts won't just rotate off readily if they become loose. I've ridden the bike a few times and I am happy with it so far. No sign of flopping or loosening off. If I am satisfied, I will paint the brackets black. They are made from 3/4 x 1/8 aluminum. They sit just inside the rear peg brackets, hopefully protected somewhat in a fall.
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guywithfz10
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Post by guywithfz10 on May 21, 2017 8:12:48 GMT -7
When strangers ask about them tell them its NOS in there 😄
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Post by Cruizin on May 21, 2017 10:49:54 GMT -7
Hi all. Here's a project that I whipped up for my -10. I have the Yamaha rear carrier with 39 litre top box (which I really like). I almost ran out of gas a couple of weeks ago, so I thought that some extra fuel storage would be desirable. I removed the carrier and drilled holes near the mounting holes. If one wanted to do this without the carrier, one could access the frame threaded holes under the plastic trim. I tapped them for 1/4-20 bolts, then inserted bolts with threadlock (I removed the heads). I used wing nuts to hold the brackets on. Now, I can just remove 2 wing nuts and take the container off, complete with brackets. I went with imperial bolts for ease of replacement in case I lose a wing nut. I did wrap the "studs" with Teflon tape to create some interference in the fit, so the wing nuts won't just rotate off readily if they become loose. I've ridden the bike a few times and I am happy with it so far. No sign of flopping or loosening off. If I am satisfied, I will paint the brackets black. They are made from 3/4 x 1/8 aluminum. They sit just inside the rear peg brackets, hopefully protected somewhat in a fall.
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Post by evitzee on May 21, 2017 11:11:53 GMT -7
Clever, but seems a lot of work for what you get. If I read the photo correctly they are 30 oz bottles, so two of them will get you just about 1/2 gallon of fuel, that's only about 15-20 miles. Wouldn't it be easier just to monitor the miles ridden and plan your fuel stops? And just an observation, in a spill those tanks are very vulnerable to rupture and combustion. The bracket will bend and those bolts would punch right through the bottles. From a safety standpoint I don't think it would pass muster from any safety professional. Ride safe.
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