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Title: Aux workshop fuel tank
Post by: Sparky84 on January 31, 2017, 02:37:55 AM
Hi All

Just a quick one, Does anyone know what size an aux workshop fuel tank would be needed for tuning purposes?
Is 500ml/17 fl oz too small?

Cheers Alan

Title: Re: Aux workshop fuel tank
Post by: balky1 on January 31, 2017, 06:03:52 AM
Quote from: Sparky84 on January 31, 2017, 02:37:55 AM
Hi All

Just a quick one, Does anyone know what size an aux workshop fuel tank would be needed for tuning purposes?
Is 500ml/17 fl oz too small?

Cheers Alan



500 mL of fuel is enough for more than 7 kilometers of riding, given the fuel consumption of 7 L per 100 km. Now see for yourself will it be enough. I think it is enough to boil the oil in the engine a couple of times.  :gamer:
Title: Re: Aux workshop fuel tank
Post by: Sparky84 on January 31, 2017, 05:08:04 PM
Quote from: balky1 on January 31, 2017, 06:03:52 AM


500 mL of fuel is enough for more than 7 kilometers of riding, given the fuel consumption of 7 L per 100 km. Now see for yourself will it be enough. I think it is enough to boil the oil in the engine a couple of times.  :gamer:

Thanks, common sense prevails
Title: Re: Aux workshop fuel tank
Post by: Pat Conlon on January 31, 2017, 07:17:52 PM
Yep, be careful not to cook your exhaust valves by letting your engine idle to long without airflow.
When balancing the carbs, work fast, unless you have a box fan (or 2) to cool your engine..
Title: Re: Aux workshop fuel tank
Post by: PaulG on January 31, 2017, 07:27:58 PM
I use a lawnmower gas tank (http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/honda-gas-tank-without-gas-cap/A-p8696437e) like this one.  Even better if theres an old busted mower lying around that you might get for free.  They're vented -(strangely they sell this without a cap - I bought one on sale for $20 with a cap) - just have to hook up a hose and ball valve.