Gen II fuel cell bulkhead.. My way!!

Normal warnings apply! Be careful... This is a fuel tank your drilling a hole in!!!!!

Just got done with this bulkhead install and thought I would post a few pictures. I used a 1/4" fitting from Sampson and will run the 1/4" fuel line down the right side of the bike. The fitting is pointed to the front, but the fuel line loops around and goes to the back on the same side.. Will have to thank my big brother for bringing his son down to do the inside work. My arm was just to big to reach the nut. I also put some oiled paper towels to help with the chips.

There is just enough room on the right side in the rear part of the fuel tank.

Here's some pictures of the dirty work.. About a hour job if you have removed the tank before.. Smitty



Small bit to prevent walking, also a magnet to catch chips..





The hole..



The fitting...













DONE!!

That is slick Smitty!

Just had to be different, didn't ya? :lol: Nice job. Are you sure the hose won't kink under the tank?

I picked my bulkhead fitting up today. Will be drillin' over the weekend.

LDRydr said:

Just had to be different, didn't ya? :lol: Nice job. Are you sure the hose won't kink under the tank?
I picked my bulkhead fitting up today. Will be drillin' over the weekend.

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No kinks here.. It is a nice smooth arc back around. This way the is no chance of putting pressure on the new fitting with the heat shield. I was in deep thought of where to put it, it just was the best spot "I" could find... Smitty :yahoo:

Looks good.........

for a girly-man Gen II FJR.

What kind of clearance is there inside the tank where you put that fitting? My fitting looks like it will extend into the tank about an inch. Still room to get a socket on it?

LDRydr said:

What kind of clearance is there inside the tank where you put that fitting? My fitting looks like it will extend into the tank about an inch. Still room to get a socket on it?

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Didn't use a socket, backed the outside jum nut all the way off. Then added the washer and nut (on the inside) as tight as possible with your hand. Then wrenched the outside nut tight.

After almost 24 hours, no leaks, or drips... Smitty