Felt tank question

Rotor · #1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 09:11 PM

I just purchased a Felt Twin cruiser, and was wondering what was the best method for a fuel fill on the tube tank? any suggestions or at least a nudge in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks, Rotor

Clotho · #2 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 09:54 PM

Something like this. Filler cap

You know that you have to seal the tank right? It won't hold gas until you do.

Rotor · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:54 PM

I have read about sealing the tank. In the article I read on another forum they used brake bleeders to fill and vent the top tube tank. It really seemed like there had to be a better way to fill. Is that what you used on your build Clotho? weld on or epoxy on? anyways thanks for the link!

Rotor

Clotho · #4 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 12:00 AM

Brake bleeders?

I used JB Weld to seal the holes in my tank then I used a tank sealant process to seal it. I used a bung and cap similar to the one I linked to fill with. To vent it I drilled a hole in the cap, attached a brass fitting and ran a hose like you see on motocross bikes.

**RedB66** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 05:05 AM

Twisted Choppers offers a small vented cap and bung that only requires a 1.125 inch hole (Just large enough for a gas pump nozzle).

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Rotor · #6 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 10:57 AM

on the fuel fill bungs you guys posted, would it be best to weld, braze or epoxy in? Thanks for the responses!

Rotor

Clotho · #7 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Welding by a professional is always best but you can kiss the paint goodbye. I epoxied mine. If you make sure the surfaces are clean epoxy can be an incredibly strong bond. If you apply the JBWeld (Epoxy) to the surfaces and then work them a bit with a wire brush the bond will be even stronger.