Coolant bottle relocation

[VodkaAndPickles]

Maybe I'm incompetent, but I can't find any write-up here on how to relocate the coolant reservoir.  Help me out please?  Thanks

[MAN OF BLUES]

Maybe I'm incompetent, but I can't find any write-up here on how to relocate the coolant reservoir.  Help me out please?  Thanks

the only write up was one I did way back in an issue of the Concourier, but you can get it all here, just read the captions on the pictures....
http://rides.webshots.com/album/197545285ZPOTXA?start=24

heheheeh
I ought to patent the mod, I just realized I posted this back in 2005....

[VodkaAndPickles]

the only write up was one I did way back in an issue of the Concourier, but you can get it all here, just read the captions on the pictures....
http://rides.webshots.com/album/197545285ZPOTXA?start=24

heheheeh
I ought to patent the mod, I just realized I posted this back in 2005....

Thanks.  You used the stock hoses?

[Lodogg2221]

Does it actually help with the heat?  Or is it for running without the lowers on?

[VodkaAndPickles]

Does it actually help with the heat?  Or is it for running without the lowers on?

Yeah I want to take the lower fairings off for the summer.

[elvin315]

the only write up was one I did way back in an issue of the Concourier, but you can get it all here, just read the captions on the pictures....
http://rides.webshots.com/album/197545285ZPOTXA?start=24

heheheeh
I ought to patent the mod, I just realized I posted this back in 2005....

Did you read the FAQ?
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=964.0

[MAN OF BLUES]

Did you read the FAQ?
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=964.0

I'm so terribly sorry, evidently I forgot about it....but seeing as I did post in it, it seems as if I did read it....once.
Thanks for sharing the reminder....
You been ok? haven't see you here much this year?

V&P, the answer is Yes, I used the existing hoses, and rubber bumpers from the original mounting bracket, and original tank.
Only expense was the piece of Velcro, which I already had. Just re-route the hoses, they are perfect length to suffice.

Don't be tempted to overfill the tank, if you install it and the radiator is correctly filled, you only need about 1-1/2" of coolant in the tank when it sits vertical.

[VodkaAndPickles]

MOB, will the tool tray fit with the stock coolant bottle installed?  Doesn't look like there's much room in Elvin's set-up as it is, and he's using a thinner bottle.

[MAN OF BLUES]

MOB, will the tool tray fit with the stock coolant bottle installed?  Doesn't look like there's much room in Elvin's set-up as it is, and he's using a thinner bottle.

That wasn't Elvin's article, it was done by Jeff Hunter last year. Elvin is the master Librarian of everything we write....
Jeff's setup, using a different bottle, still allowed the tool tray install, but my (COG-Fugalicios) workup doesn't.
No, you kinda loose the tray for the tradeoff. I originated this when I built my '88 COGZilla, and it was a Nekid bike, needing a relo for asthetics.
I ditched the tool tray on that bike, and ran an el-cheapo thinner battery also, but still could carry tools in a roll-up tool pouch on top of the battery.
I aquired multple Roadgear tool bags as prizes over the years at various rallies/rides.
this works and fits well, and shoulsd help:
http://roadgear.com/sport-touring-tool-pouch-p-46.html
I never used the tool tray for anything other than a place to house my aux fuseblock on my 86, as I had 2 bags and a trunk to haul the "garage tools" in....

[Gottaride]

I mounted my aux fuse block to the fender in the location where you guys have relocated your rad overflow bottles. I recall seeing posted photos a while back showing the overflow bottle located to the left knee area behind or below the tank fairing. A 1 litre oil bottle was used I believe.  Anyone able to come up with details on that mod?

[VodkaAndPickles]

I mounted my aux fuse block to the fender in the location where you guys have relocated your rad overflow bottles. I recall seeing posted photos a while back showing the overflow bottle located to the left knee area behind or below the tank fairing. A 1 litre oil bottle was used I believe.  Anyone able to come up with details on that mod?

This is what I found:

http://www.pbase.com/elvin315/image/48899146

[Gottaride]

Nice. Thanks V&P . Just need to flesh out mounting and hose specifics now. Outta be able to cob something together.