Gen2 Gas Tank Removal

[Jerry Klay]

That is my current re fuel point also. I found I enjoy riding the bike a lot more not always looking at the gas gauge.

 

[El Canadiense]

After few riding and fill up, I am doing average of 150 miles per tank. That is with some "fun rides", i think i could push 160 to 170 if i keep it under 80 mph.

My current setup: airbox mod, ecu flash, Dam exhaust.

Is the 150 miles per tank driving until you are totally empty or is that when you hit the reserve?

 

[Jerry Klay]

I did the 24 lt that is about where you hit low fuel light. Unfortunately because you have to bend the float arm I'm not sure what is left. Guess is about a gallon or so.

 

[Foreverblue]

Is the 150 miles per tank driving until you are totally empty or is that when you hit the reserve?

That is when the reserve light comes on. I haven't push it to total empty yet....

 

[Foreverblue]

I did the 24 lt that is about where you hit low fuel light. Unfortunately because you have to bend the float arm I'm not sure what is left. Guess is about a gallon or so.

I might also have 1 gallon in reserve or so.. My fill up when the light comes on is around 5 to 5.5 gallons.

 

[El Canadiense]

Well, first test ride with the bigger tank, intergrated taillight, heated grips, engine side guards and Hepco & Becker
saddlebags. I think they look great.

 

[Foreverblue]

What windshield do you have?

 

[Jerry Klay]

The bags look great. Is the mounting points only the 2 top bolts. ?

Definitely setup to tour.. looks great.

 

[El Canadiense]

The bags look great. Is the mounting points only the 2 top bolts. ?

Definitely setup to tour.. looks great.

Yes, 2 mounting points and they have a rubber pad that rests against the rear fender. The bags are 24 litre each. I had 42 litre Hepco & Becker bags on my 1st Gen and they are top of the line. Absolutely waterproof and seconds to remove. They also give your body some needed safety space in case you drop the bike as well.

 

[El Canadiense]

What windshield do you have?

It is the Yamaha optional windshield with the bump for the shift light. I have a larger one coming that I saw here on the site. It covers more of the handlebars and is a little taller. I will try it and see how it fits and looks.

 

[why2kmax]

more info on the bags! what mounting bracket, wht did you do to make it work

 

[El Canadiense]

more info on the bags! what mounting bracket, what did you do to make it work

The installation is two bolts on each side. It literally does not get any easier. It comes with bolts and spacers. I had to jury rig mine a little since I have the backrest and rack attachment but really, it is so easy I got my 11 year old son to help install them.

The bags are from Hepco & Becker C-Bow line. There are a number of styles of saddlebag sets to choose from. I bought the Carbon Fibre look for mine through vmax.bike but you can also get JUST the bags at motomachines.com under C-Bow saddlebags. https://www.motomachines.com/shop-by-product/motorcycle-luggage/cbow-bags?product_list_limit=144
This is the address for the holders.

http://www.vmax.bike/new/?page_id=5132&lang=en
This is the address for the the saddlebags. They are also available at

http://www.vmax.bike/new/?page_id=5136&lang=en

 

[why2kmax]

The installation is two bolts on each side. It literally does not get any easier. It comes with bolts and spacers. I had to jury rig mine a little since I have the backrest and rack attachment but really, it is so easy I got my 11 year old son to help install them.

The bags are from Hepco & Becker C-Bow line. There are a number of styles of saddlebag sets to choose from. I bought the Carbon Fibre look for mine through vmax.bike but you can also get JUST the bags at motomachines.com under C-Bow saddlebags. https://www.motomachines.com/shop-by-product/motorcycle-luggage/cbow-bags?product_list_limit=144
This is the address for the holders.

http://www.vmax.bike/new/?page_id=5132&lang=en
This is the address for the the saddlebags. They are also available at

http://www.vmax.bike/new/?page_id=5136&lang=en

Thank you sir!!!!

 

[deathpulse]

How did you guys route your seat pull chord with the 24 liter tank? I've got everything figured out (I think) except for this....

 

[Jerry Klay]

Sorry.. I don't remember.

I had forgotten about that hard bag setup. Is it really good?

 

[El Canadiense]

They work perfectly. They are more square inside and much more useful/bigger than the stock VMAX bags.

On the www.Motomachine.com website, you can purchase a set of C-bow adapters that you can adapt almost any bags to fit the Gen 2. I will be trying a set of newer Harley bags to see how they work/fit this winter.

 

[Foreverblue]

How did you guys route your seat pull chord with the 24 liter tank? I've got everything figured out (I think) except for this....

I had to do some hacking for the seat pull chord....

After

Before

 

[Jerry Klay]

They work perfectly. They are more square inside and much more useful/bigger than the stock VMAX bags.

On the www.Motomachine.com website, you can purchase a set of C-bow adapters that you can adapt almost any bags to fit the Gen 2. I will be trying a set of newer Harley bags to see how they work/fit this winter.

That connection system is what the EU guys are selling. My guess is they made some brackets to adapt the C-Bow mounting. Looks like a very good approach! Please keep us posted!

The link you posted is redirecting.. I found the site. But can't get the link on my phone. Will post it later.

 

[Jerry Klay]

That connection system is what the EU guys are selling. My guess is they made some brackets to adapt the C-Bow mounting. Looks like a very good approach! Please keep us posted!

The link you posted is redirecting.. I found the site. But can't get the link on my phone. Will post it later.

www.motomachines.com
Needed the "s"

 

[deathpulse]

Thank you Foreverblue - I can't fit the cable between the tank and the frame though - no space. I'm thinking of just doing a long run over the back fender down and around. How did you get the cable to fit?