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Summit 5 gallon aluminum cell cut down and re-welded to fit Givi rack and pillion seat position of a Yamaha FJR 1300. Total capacity 4.2 gallons but average fill was 4 gallons. Shown after removal from wrecked '03 FJR. Total cost of materials was around $210.
Fuel cell showing homemade cordura cover with pocket for water jug and miscellaneous.
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View of fuel cell top with mag-light mount, gas cap, and vent fittings.(PA270122.JPG)
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Front of cell showing mount that fits in pillion position under drivers seat. Cell is held in place by dowels similar to pillion seat.
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Fuel outlet side or left side sitting on bike. Cell was built just prior to the Blister event in 2003 where at least a 300 mile range was required.
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Back of cell showing mount to fit rails of Givi rack.
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Original aluminum Summit cell square shape was cut at angle and rewelded reducing 5 gallon capacity to 4.2
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Another shot of cell from outlet side. Cell was easily removed by quick release fuel hose fitting and by removing driver seat.
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Another from view. Cell mounting as shown was not crash worthy and I would advise new owner to modify the mount.(PA270129.JPG)
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Cell attaches by grabbing Givi rack rails in rear and fitting under driver seat in front.
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Blurry close up of front mount which we made as bolt on to adjust height and level of cell.
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Photo of cell with cover mounted on bike before crash.
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Gallery: dougc Riding Gallery #2
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