jeepguy
XS650 Addict
what to use for fuel bottle to feed carbs for test running
I just set the gas tank on a couple of high stools next to the bike and use a 3' length of fuel hose back to the carbs.
I have a tank off an old push mower, just bunji it to top frame tube. I have easy access to my carbs, but I have to remember I only have a few miles of gas. Found out them hard way.
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+3 Push mower tank with an inline shut off. I use it often enough that I welded up brackets to fit the XS650 frame so it stays put for around the block road tests and tuning tasks. I really like that it eliminates variables (tank rust, old gas remains, sketchy petcock action, clogged cap vent etc.) for troubleshooting.
I'm sure my welding will leave holes in the lawnmower tank.
I do something similar. I put a threaded nipple in the cap of a gatorade bottle. Fill the bottle screw on the cap and after you invert it poke a hole in the bottom for a vent. When your done throw out the bottle and keep the cap. My wife says it looks like I have an IV bottle hooked up to the bike. lolI used a 20oz coke bottle. I just drilled a hole and treaded a nipple in and added some jb weld.