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(@judea1lee)
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Hello!! Wanted to see if anyone had a recommendation for an aux gas tank?? I have an 03 Electra Glide and a Daytona sidecar. Needed around 2 to 3 gal tank. Wanted to see if it would be possible to mount it between the bike and car? Thanks for every ones time!!

Lee Tarn
Elkin NC


 
Posted : February 8, 2016 4:03 pm
CCjon
(@jan-2)
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Am not familiar with your particular set up, but here is a good place to shop for all the needed parts.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/fuel-cells?sortby=Default&sortorder=Ascending&keyword=fuel%20cells&kr=fuel%20cells

Many have located an auxiliary fuel cell and transfer pump in the trunk of the sidecar. The biggest hurdle of the install seems to be how and where to tie into your main gas tank.

Maybe a HD rider who has done the install will chime in here.

Good luck, it's a worthwhile project. I love having that extra fuel for long hauls.


 
Posted : February 9, 2016 6:36 am
 VLAD
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How about 2-2.5 gas container on the bracket mounted between the bike and car? It not fancy but no need for lines, pump, plumbing into tank and you can stretch your legs adding fuel.


 
Posted : February 9, 2016 6:53 am
(@judea1lee)
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Thanks but I do have a small gas can.. Just wanted to add the extra if I wanted to go further as an option. Im only going about 1oo before reserve now..

Thanks!!

Lee Tarn
Elkin NC


 
Posted : February 9, 2016 12:43 pm
(@draperg1)
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For your gas tank try tourtank.com. They have many sizes. They also sell non baffled models (less expensive) under name coyote products. On a rig sloshing gas is not much of a problem. Good luck!


 
Posted : February 9, 2016 3:03 pm
(@judea1lee)
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Draperg1

Thanks! Those look like what I need! See you are in VA. Which part?

Thanks again !!

Lee Elkin NC


 
Posted : February 9, 2016 3:48 pm
 VLAD
(@vlad)
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http://rotopax.com/4-Gallon-Packs/


 
Posted : February 10, 2016 4:35 am
(@draperg1)
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I live in Martinsville, VA on the southside, due north of Greensboro, NC about 45 mi, 13 mi from NC line. How bout you? I have the tank mounted in a tail trunk hooked to a fuel pump teed into return injection line with a check valve so as not to pressurize the aux tank. I can transfer 2.2 gallons in about 5-6 min while traveling.
Bill

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Posted : February 11, 2016 3:55 pm
(@judea1lee)
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Found a solution but have to talk the old lady into it!! Lol. I can mount the aux tank were the right side hard saddle bag is! I only want to mount it when I go on long trips so thanks to all who replied!! Pictures soon I hope!!

Lee
Elkin Nc

2003 Electra Glide and Daytona sidecar
1990 Sporty and Watsonian Palma
2001 Lowrider


 
Posted : February 24, 2016 2:48 pm
CCjon
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Glad you found a solution, don't forget to post a photo of it so others can benefit too.


 
Posted : February 25, 2016 6:29 am
(@willy-g)
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Forget it if you have fuel injection. Otherwise it has to be mounted higher than the carb to flow


 
Posted : March 16, 2016 10:58 am