1200gs tank mod

[barkin pumpkin]

can someone be kind enough to explain exact method of the 1200 gs tank filler mod that allows extra capacity thanks in anticipation

 

[BBB61]

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23544

Its all in the above link.

 

[iangough]

the tank mod is well worth doing. Can get as much as 265 miles. Always over 220.

 

[Noddy]

Most people tend to use this section to introduce themselves, then they get welcomed by all and sundry to the nut house. Then they read the FAQ's and learn to use the search button above.

So, Hi Barkin,
welcome to the nut house, have you read the FAQ's and learned how to use the search button above.

Nah, 1200 rider.

 

[Steptoe]

can someone be kind enough to explain exact method of the 1200 gs tank filler mod that allows extra capacity thanks in anticipation

 

[Tim Cullis]

Never mind those rude fellows, Barkin.

Just come on over to the 1200 section, away from all the riff raff.

Tim

 

[Fitzy]

As an ex 1100,1150 and GSA rider currently riding a 1200 can i say good luck with the conversion and ignore the rude philistines they'll progress eventually.

 

[GSmonkey]

can someone be kind enough to explain exact method of the 1200 gs tank filler mod that allows extra capacity thanks in anticipation

Here is the exact method that I wrote last year. Good luck.

 

[walti]

Here is the exact method that I wrote last year. Good luck.

Just downloaded and read that - clear and concise.

What stops you from removing the filler neck completely to drill the holes? Is it just the overflow pipe?

 

[GSmonkey]

Just downloaded and read that - clear and concise.

What stops you from removing the filler neck completely to drill the holes? Is it just the overflow pipe?

There is some hard piping that stops you removing the neck completely. Its fairly easy to drill the neck in-situ, just take care to avoid swarf getting into the tank.

Good luck

 

[steve16]

Well

..............I was going to try this mod.Had instructions to hand all nice and sharp drill bits ready, but foiled at the first hurdle.
Started undoing the bolts around the cap....all going well until I got to the last one (typical).The last bolt loosened but did not come out - just kept turning.It did tighten up again when I thought better of going any further.
I am sure someone will suggest a nice and easy solution in order for me to enjoy the extra milage this mod offers !!!!

Thanks and Merry Xmas
Steve

 

[Dutchman]

..............I was going to try this mod.Had instructions to hand all nice and sharp drill bits ready, but foiled at the first hurdle.
Started undoing the bolts around the cap....all going well until I got to the last one (typical).The last bolt loosened but did not come out - just kept turning.It did tighten up again when I thought better of going any further.
I am sure someone will suggest a nice and easy solution in order for me to enjoy the extra milage this mod offers !!!!

Thanks and Merry Xmas Steve

Sounds like the captive threaded insert that's moulded into the tank is fekked....and is slipping around.......

Get the dealer to swap the tank under warranty ten carry out the mod!!

Seasons Greetings

Dutch