Fuel Tank plumbing on 05 RT

[BerndM]

OK,, I have searched unsuccessfully to find the answer to this seemingly simple question.

How does the fuel get moved from the right side to the left side of the tank where the pump is?

Thanks!

[dirtrider]

Afternoon Bernd

 

On the RT (not the GSA) Most just sloshes over while riding/ leaning the bike. If just ridden straight up until it runs out of fuel then some is left in the R/H side. Kind of a secret (but small) reserve.

 

 

[markgoodrich]

Afternoon Bernd

 

On the RT (not the GSA) Most just sloshes over while riding/ leaning the bike. If just ridden straight up until it runs out of fuel then some is left in the R/H side. Kind of a secret (but small) reserve.

 

 

Yup; saved my butt in the middle of nowhere, Wyoming, a couple years ago. Stop, lean way over to the left, another ten, twenty miles, easy. Well, not easy; nervous.

[BerndM]

Hmmm, very interesting.

Imagine a super techy outfit like BMW resorting to using Mother Nature to do it's work.

Smart actually.

I guess the depth of the tank on the right must be a LOT less than the left side, probably because of the air intake.

Thanks for the info guys!

[johnlt]

The old airheads have a petcock on each side along with a balance tube so you can get the very last drop.

[mbelectric]

The old airheads have a petcock on each side along with a balance tube so you can get the very last drop.

 

Well,almost...

 

It should be noted that periodical maintenance should include removal of tank (when "empty"),petcocks removed, and tank dumped out to rid pockets of water that accumulate at bottom of each side.

 

MB>

[lkchris]

Smart actually.

 

Watch out or you'll hear "eco-friendly" or "sustainable."