Auxiliary fuel tank fitted - JAZ cell

[OX-34]

I finally got around to transplanting the JAZ tank from my Blackbird to the Tenere.



Firstly, remove the bodywork from the left and right sides to access the tank mounts.
2 screws and the tank is free to swing upward - I supported it with a strap to allow quick adjustment of the angle.

Disconnect the electrical plugs then methodically remove the hex screws from around the retaining ring.

Even with the tank syphoned "dry" fuel will flow once the pump is freed - catch it.

Removing the pump is difficult as the sender unit catches on the tank opening. I disconnected the sender while it was still in the tank.

Once out it can be clicked back together. Refitting it didn't catch on the tank opening.

I found an appropriate flat spot and used a "unibit" to make the hole.

The bulkhead and 90 deg elbow with barb was selected, fuel safe thread sealer used and tightened with a stubby-handled socket through the tank opening.

I fabbed a simple 3mm aluminium plate as a flat platform in place of the pillion seat and rear rack, drilled holes for the existing bolts and mounted up the tank on a simple frame. I can't weld - its all bolted.

On the left side of the JAZ tank there is a bulkhead, 90 degree ball valve and an inline filter.

The right side has an elbow, then a BMW "dry break" quick disconnect, then hose to the bulkhead affixed to the main tank.

It gives an extra 5 US gal or 19 litres, so just under the IBR limit of 11.5 gal and good for well over 600km range. ::008::

 

[Maxified]

Great presentation of a fuelish project with quality photos. Looks like a lot of thought and careful planning went into your effort before you began this endevor and you have the benefit of a previious installtion.

So, where are you planning to go now that you have a super tanker Tenere?

 

[GrahamD]

So, where are you planning to go now that you have a super tanker Tenere?

Down to the pub for a well deserved schooner.

Great work OX.

Very Pro mate. ::008::

 

[OX-34]

Great presentation of a fuelish project with quality photos. Looks like a lot of thought and careful planning went into your effort before you began this endevor and you have the benefit of a previious installtion.

So, where are you planning to go now that you have a super tanker Tenere?

Maybe the Butt Lite 6IX, maybe the IBR.......... ::001::

Maybe just riding through the nights in the bush Australia, waving at the closed petrol stations............ ::025::

 

[colorider]

Good looking install! I'm still tempted to add an aux fuel tank to mine.

::026::

 

[Bill310]

Well if you are coming over for BL just rent a goldwing. It is the least expensive option. Unlimited mileage, they pay for tires and the stock headlights work well enough. One rider has a plug and play wiring harness that adds a GPS, Ventine one and Sat Radio. There are always enough Ron Smith Fuel cells floating around that you can borrow one. I know of two of those cells that have finished every IBR from 2005 onwards.

http://www.eaglerider.com/

Maybe the Butt Lite 6IX, maybe the IBR.

 

[OX-34]

Hi Bill310

I've considered renting as a simple option. Eaglerider provided the bike for my USA 100CCC last year and they were very good to deal with.

Its always nice to ride your own bike though.

I bought another one last night in case I do decide to ship a bike, so at least I will have one to ride during the time it is in the States.

In the meantime, I'm planning a long day this weekend coming - I want to see how few tanks I can get through in 24 hours ::025::

 

[OX-34]

Back from the FarRiders ride today.

I covered 2058km for the day and filled up fully just twice, and the final stop I only filled the aux and flicked the lever when on the run to fill the main tank.

700km is the working range ::001::

 

[Tremor38]

Back from the FarRiders ride today.

I covered 2058km for the day and filled up fully just twice, and the final stop I only filled the aux and flicked the lever when on the run to fill the main tank.

700km is the working range ::001::

Nice work, and great range! You mentioned that you had the tank on a Blackbird prior to this. That brings back memories because it was the first liter-class bike I owned. I still haven't ridden a sport bike with that combination of smootness and power...and the intoxicating rush and growl of the intakes in the upper rev range was incredible (at least on the EFI bike). With that tank on the XX, it must transform into an ICBM of sorts ::025:: Coast-to-coast of Austrialia in how long? ::008:: ::26::

 

[OX-34]

.......................... With that tank on the XX, it must transform into an ICBM of sorts ::025:: Coast-to-coast of Austrialia in how long? ...............................::008:: ::26::

East- West- East in 99 hours and 45 minutes. After a nice sleep in at the halfway mark and a 3 hour breakdown with my mate's Triumph Sprint.
South- North - South in 98 hours. After the Triumph ran out of fuel twice ???

 

[Bill310]

Nice ride

So what IBA ride was that you were riding? I was trying to find it on the list and wasn't sure which ride it was.

 

[OX-34]

Re: Nice ride

So what IBA ride was that you were riding? I was trying to find it on the list and wasn't sure which ride it was.

Hi Bill310, do you mean the 100CCCs on the Blackbird or the FarRide last weekend on the Tenere?

The 100CCCs: From the IBA list of finishers http://www.ironbutt.com/rides/ssbbfin1.cfm?CFID=8383104&CFTOKEN=25323648

Australia 100ccc Insanity (Coast to Coast to Coast in less than 100 hours!)

Name Hometown Date Motorcycle Route

Peter Hogan NSW, AUSTRALIA 01/16/11 Honda CBR1100XX TORQUAY>DARWIN>TORQUAY

Peter Hogan NSW, AUSTRALIA 09/29/10 Honda CBR1100XX NEWCASTLE>PERTH>NEWCASTLE


The FarRide: is one of 3 ride to eat rides in each of 3 regions of Australia each year. Minimum 1000km day, but options to progress to a 1200km day or indeed any IBA ride as well.

Heres a link to the FarRiders webpage:
http://www.farriders.com/index.php

 

[Tremor38]

East- West- East in 99 hours and 45 minutes. After a nice sleep in at the halfway mark and a 3 hour breakdown with my mate's Triumph Sprint.
South- North - South in 98 hours. After the Triumph ran out of fuel twice ???

Yowza!! That's some serious mile muching! Not sleeping for almost 50 hours is what gives me pause when considering a trip like that. Props to ya!!

 

[OX-34]

Yowza!! That's some serious mile muching! Not sleeping for almost 50 hours is what gives me pause when considering a trip like that. Props to ya!!

When I did the USA 100CCC, I flew from Sydney, hopped onto the bike 90 minutes after touchdown in LAX, slept 2 hours in Ozona Texas, collected a sand sample at Atlantic Beach, slept 3 hours in Winnie Texas, handed the bike back after 90 hours and drove a hire car to the Grand Canyon for dinner.

Snow at El Tovar in April, how cool!

 

[Tremor38]

When I did the USA 100CCC, I flew from Sydney, hopped onto the bike 90 minutes after touchdown in LAX, slept 2 hours in Ozona Texas, collected a sand sample at Atlantic Beach, slept 3 hours in Winnie Texas, handed the bike back after 90 hours and drove a hire car to the Grand Canyon for dinner.

Snow at El Tovar in April, how cool!

Yeah, I seriously think you have to be wired differently to do those rides. I would probably either be a statistic from falling asleep, or manage to make it to a hotel and just not finish the trip

 

[OX-34]

I removed the JAZ tank and installed a custom aluminium tank today.

Have to do the cosmetic finish, attach the hoses and round the sharp edges etc

Right in Iron Butt Rally limit of 11.5 gallons total (aux plus main).

Still gravity feed.

With a Twisted Throttle 38litre Dry bag sitting on top:

 

[Alan]

I'm ready to add the bulkhead fitting. I remove the back tank bolt and thought I could swing the tank upward but it hits the latch bracket. Did you have to remove the front bolts as well to get the tank raised like it is shown in the pictures below?

 

[stevepsd]

I'm ready to add the bulkhead fitting. I remove the back tank bolt and thought I could swing the tank upward but it hits the latch bracket. Did you have to remove the front bolts as well to get the tank raised like it is shown in the pictures below?

The tank pivots up towards the back of the bike, not the front. You remove the front tank brackets bolts (one on each side), leave the rear bolt in place.

 

[OX-34]

I'm ready to add the bulkhead fitting. I remove the back tank bolt and thought I could swing the tank upward but it hits the latch bracket. Did you have to remove the front bolts as well to get the tank raised like it is shown in the pictures below?

Hi Alan,

As Stevepsd states, it tilts backward, not forward.

The first pic in my original post shows the tank lifted so far backward it is vertical!

 

[Alan]

I see why you drilled the bulkhead hole on the right side. There are a lot of obstructions on the left side, so it is best to drill on the right side and run the hose to the left side.

You mentioned having to disconnect the fuel level. To add to that, you have to remove the electrical plug and then release the tab holding the fuel level in place and push.