op46
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Damn almost ordered yesterday. Glad this was discovered before I did. Makes installation cost well over $300 US with shipping and all. Think I will stay with my flexible bags.
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Looking forward to seeing that!I managed to install with a home made adapter plate...basically, this thing can mount directly to the tool box mount but that makes it too tall for the bottle to fit under the rack...so a plate to extend it down a few inches and everything is AOK...I'll put up pics later...
You were correct about the sizing of those flexible fuel containers so I opted for plan B. Reports of the tool box flange failures and the cost of suitable side racks had me revert to carrying my two 2L bottles (like yours) in a simple soft bag. There are many on Amazon and eBay and are inexpensive. The trick is to find one whose closure flap can be theaded up through the side of the rack and fastened to itself. For extra security a couple of heavy duty reusable zip ties can also attach the bag using the shoulder strap attachment points. A further bonus is that such bags can also hold an enlarged tool kit at the same timeWhilst I can see that the bottle itself can be sourced elsewhere at very reasonable prices- suggestive that the frame etc seems rather expensive as a result… I take the view that at least it means that spare and replacement bottles are easily obtained; adding to the sense of future-proofing your set up!
I have done the same up front and just clipped a similar bag to the mirror mounts using carabiner hooksYou were correct about the sizing of those flexible fuel containers so I opted for plan B. Reports of the tool box flange failures and the cost of suitable side racks had me revert to carrying my two 2L bottles (like yours) in a simple soft bag. There are many on Amazon and eBay and are inexpensive. The trick is to find one whose closure flap can be theaded up through the side of the rack and fastened to itself. For extra security a couple of heavy duty reusable zip ties can also attach the bag using the shoulder strap attachment points. A further bonus is that such bags can also hold an enlarged tool kit at the same time
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So I never got around to finishing this plate after I found a study bracket at a local hardware store that was just about a perfect fit...except for not canting rearward...but it already powder coated and an easy mount...to compensate for the lack of rearward shift, I had to reverse the bottle so it would clear the luggage hook...My rigged mount worked ok but didn't have the proper rear offset to allow fuel cap to clear rack's tie down hook...almost had the bracket done but turns out someone had broke the metal band saw at work so I'll have to wait...my photo is backwards...
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I appreciate your honesty.I bit the bullet and bought the origional round tank for a ct90. I almost cried when I hit ok on PayPal but I guess I wanted it bad enough.
I used the ‘official’ set up brackets but found there was a little rattle of the bottle in the carrier. I solved this by using the heavy duty 3M Dual Lock tape - somewhat very heavy duty Velcro. It secures the bottle well on its own and has been used for some time now as a filled bottle on rough trails. The Velcro stops any rubbing on the carrier finish too!So I never got around to finishing this plate after I found a study bracket at a local hardware store that was just about a perfect fit...except for not canting rearward...but it already powder coated and an easy mount...to compensate for the lack of rearward shift, I had to reverse the bottle so it would clear the luggage hook...
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Here is the OG, bought a whole non running non titled 1974 ct for $350 just for the tank and mount...
When I found out this bracket needed the helmet mount, I knew that was not going to happen...$350+ to carry gas?! lol...the setup I found was simpler, lighter and way more economical...the whole setup is very firm and will not move more than a fraction of an inch when forced sideways...Msfitoy-
I've been watching and waiting for a good spare gas container setup. I like this the best so far Just don't like the price of the helmet holder (although it may be the way I go).
Your solution looks good. Does the bottom of the setup move much? Like towards the wheel? Is it sturdy enough for trail riding? Can't tell from the pics.
Looks like it says "National" on the hanger bracket you bought at the hardware store.
Just the two bolts...It's only carrying one liter...Is all the weight on the 2 tool box bolt holes, or are other mount points used?