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Message started by Bluesman on 05/08/14 at 09:41:24

Title: Quick & Dirty Raptor swap - can it be done?
Post by Bluesman on 05/08/14 at 09:41:24

I know I have half a tank of gas. I also know it practically takes one minute to swap the stock petcock to the Raptor, once the tank is out.

If I lay the tank sideways on the grass for one minute while I swap...will the filler cap hold the gas, or will it just pour/gush out?

Problem is that all my canisters are full of old stale gas, and I want to save myself the draining time anyway.

(And no, it´s not my lawn, and less than half a litre of gas never hurt anybody. More...is another story. Besides, we are all environmental pigs while we ride a motorcycle 8-) )

Title: Re: Quick & Dirty Raptor swap - can it be done?
Post by Dave on 05/08/14 at 09:45:29

You don't even have to take the tank off if you can lay the bike over on the right side. I lay a piece of carpet on the floor, and prop the handlebar on a milk crate. You might get a bit of gas dripping from the tank through the fuel cap vent..... I have a rubber plug that fits the hole and seals tightly.

Title: Re: Quick & Dirty Raptor swap - can it be done?
Post by Bluesman on 05/08/14 at 09:46:55

Oh, cool. And even dirtier :-) I´ll check that vent hole....and give it a try :-) ;)

Title: Re: Quick & Dirty Raptor swap - can it be done?
Post by Serowbot on 05/08/14 at 09:50:50

Youtube potential here... maybe you should video... ;D...

Title: Re: Quick & Dirty Raptor swap - can it be done?
Post by Bluesman on 05/08/14 at 09:55:27

Hehe. Ain´t gonna happen. That dreaded "demonstration effect" WILL happen. Gas all over, exploding houses, swearing adults, burning bike...nope :-)

Title: Re: Quick & Dirty Raptor swap - can it be done?
Post by Serowbot on 05/08/14 at 10:14:36

Oh,... so you know about that... ;D...