BD43 dual headlight question

[scoobydrvr]

Does one have to have a half tank or less when performing this mod? I've got a tank with only about 25 miles or so on it and would really like to have two headlights when I go out tonight. Would it be disastrous to do this with my current fuel level?

 

[shamrocker]

I did it with a full tank. Just make sure to fasten the tank securely when you lift it up and clamp the hoses under the bike. You shouldn't have any trouble.

 

[scoobydrvr]

I did it with a full tank. Just make sure to fasten the tank securely when you lift it up and clamp the hoses under the bike. You shouldn't have any trouble.

When you say clamp the lines, do you mean the drain lines that run down the "passenger" side?

 

[rdoucet]

You can do it with a full tank; just easier if tank is near empty; If you are worried about gas, go to a local auto parts store and get a fuel siphon (two hoses with a plastic pump) that costs probably $7.00. This works on the principle of a vacuum and works great. You can empty the tank into a 5 gal gas container and not have any worries.

 

[shamrocker]

Yeah, I was talking about clamping the drain lines before you lift the tank to avoid a mess. Then, position something under when you unclamp them so you don't spill any gasoline on the ground. There's a great howto on this site about how to lift the tank and there are pictures to demonstrate what I'm talking about.

 

[scoobydrvr]

Got the mod done tonight, made a huge huge difference. Didn't have to use the high beam at all and it gave me a ton of confidence. For those interested, if you do this with a full tank, it'll leak a little, but not much. Do it on a windy day, the fumes tend to build up between the tank and the frame, got a wicked headache... Thanks to those who helped.

 

[Fz6Sa]

When you say clamp the lines, do you mean the drain lines that run down the "passenger" side?

The 2 drain lines are cut of in an angle. (If I remember correctly they are also marked with a white line)

 

[SovietRobot]

I've lifted the tank up multiple times with a full tank, and I've never had fuel come out of the breather lines. Even if it does its a couple tiny drops and evaporates before I notice it.

 

[brad81987]

I stored the bike this past winter with almost a full tank (and Sta-Bil of course). When I went to put the battery in, i propped it up the same way I have before but I did loose a little gas. It's def easier to do it with the tank close to empty.

 

[ddg]

At the end of last year I had my tank completely full and then lifted it to remove the battery. There was more than a couple drops came out of the breather hoses and since I was in a garage with a wood stove going and people smoking the puddle of gas was not cool.