BikerB

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2021

• #1

I have had a look around and the out

rigger shown is not on my 109, neither is it fitted to any of the 109's I have found pics of in the rebuild threads and it doesn't seem to be in the parts maula I have.
What is it for? There are no holes in it and no obvious sign it either supports or bolts to anything.

 

TheMegaMan

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• Feb 24, 2021

• #2

Mine is an 88, so possibly totally irrelevant, but....

...that would be where the under-driver-seat fuel tank would fit on mine.

Are you sure there are no holes in it at all? Mine had 3 holes in the lower edge, which the tank bolts to.

I assume on a 109 that your tank is further back, in which case it's probably not needed....but might allow you to add an extra tank at some point, if you wish.

 

BikerB

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• Feb 24, 2021

• #3

TheMegaMan said:

Mine is an 88, so possibly totally irrelevant, but....

...that would be where the under-driver-seat fuel tank would fit on mine.

Are you sure there are no holes in it at all? Mine had 3 holes in the lower edge, which the tank bolts to.

I assume on a 109 that your tank is further back, in which case it's probably not needed....but might allow you to add an extra tank at some point, if you wish.

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The tank on my 109 is further back between the frames. There are definitely no holes in the outrigger which is another reason I am puzzled as obviously nothing can bolt to it as is. The pictures on their website show it fitted to all versions of the 6 pot 109 on the website, didn't really notice until I took out the floor and realised it was not there on my donor.

 

WoodyO

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• Feb 24, 2021

• #4

It is indeed for the front fuel tank. Not the best photo but the tank is actually fitted here, not resting on the seat underneath.

 

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Colthebrummie

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• Feb 24, 2021

• #5

There are different front tanks. My 109 SW has a rear and front tank but the front tank does not have that filler neck shown in the pic. Mine has a filler cap that is virtually flush with the top of the tank but it's about the same size, 10 gallons I think. Maybe petrol and diesel tanks are different, mine is petrol.

Col

 

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rob1miles

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• Feb 24, 2021

• #6

Yes front fuel tank, mine has 2.