Post by jonik on Feb 14, 2011 6:04:19 GMT -5
Hi!
CPI Aragon has a 8 liter fuel tank while "normal" CPI has 5 liters. It raised some questions - will it fit? Soon you will find out.
I ordered a new tank from Germany, found it from Ebay. Price (inc. postages) was 48,90€. Got it four days later
It helps if you order a fuel tank mounting bracket at the same time, I didn't and made my one.
Mounting:
1. You have to remove old tank's attachments from frame. The new sits on the frame.
2. You have to remove or relocate the seat opening mechanism from the left side fairing.
3. You have to buy or build a mounting bracket for the tank. This holds the tank in place and the rear fairings are attached to this (under the back of the seat). The bracket is attached to the same place as the metal spoiler.
Time for pics (bad quality, sorry):
With the new tank, there is no vacuum cock attached. You can buy one which fits between the hose or just drive without one.
The new tank is huge compared to the original. Feels like a well when you are filling it up.
For me, it's a massive upgrade. Consumption is almost a liter per 10 kilometers so now I can drive much more freely.
-jonik
CPI Aragon has a 8 liter fuel tank while "normal" CPI has 5 liters. It raised some questions - will it fit? Soon you will find out.
I ordered a new tank from Germany, found it from Ebay. Price (inc. postages) was 48,90€. Got it four days later
It helps if you order a fuel tank mounting bracket at the same time, I didn't and made my one.Mounting:
1. You have to remove old tank's attachments from frame. The new sits on the frame.
2. You have to remove or relocate the seat opening mechanism from the left side fairing.
3. You have to buy or build a mounting bracket for the tank. This holds the tank in place and the rear fairings are attached to this (under the back of the seat). The bracket is attached to the same place as the metal spoiler.
Time for pics (bad quality, sorry):
With the new tank, there is no vacuum cock attached. You can buy one which fits between the hose or just drive without one.
The new tank is huge compared to the original. Feels like a well when you are filling it up.
For me, it's a massive upgrade. Consumption is almost a liter per 10 kilometers so now I can drive much more freely.
-jonik