Linq fuel can

[actionjack]

some pics off my old sled. used hinges available at home depot for easy on-off attachment

interesting

 

[ROCKERDAN]

BOP(Travis) sells tunnel stiffeners for this issue.
https://www.barnofparts.com/apps/webstore/products/show/8012261

Dan

 

[sideshowBob]

Here's the setup I am using on my Winder XTX. I got the idea from Rockerdan's build thread. I also have installed the Barn of Parts tunnel stiffners...they fit perfectly.

 

[putz21]

I think the tunnel on a 137 is 2 - 3" shorter on a Sidewinder vs. the Viper tunnel. Not sure why they shortened it. For me, this caused a lot of issues as well when I was in search for a fuel tank and not wanting to have to remove the new Medium tunnel bag. I absolutely love the bag and how much room is in it. I finally found a solution that gets me 1 gallon of fuel and it fits like a glove without any room to spare while keeping the medium tunnel bag. Linq just release a new 1 gallon fuel caddy that fits perfect

 

[Winder_506]

Here's a better picture showing how far back the linq adapter is attached.View attachment 151309

Exactly what I’m working on

 

[Sledroll]

I think the tunnel on a 137 is 2 - 3" shorter on a Sidewinder vs. the Viper tunnel. Not sure why they shortened it. For me, this caused a lot of issues as well when I was in search for a fuel tank and not wanting to have to remove the new Medium tunnel bag. I absolutely love the bag and how much room is in it. I finally found a solution that gets me 1 gallon of fuel and it fits like a glove without any room to spare while keeping the medium tunnel bag. Linq just release a new 1 gallon fuel caddy that fits perfect

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Are your brackets mounted flush to the tunnel ?
If it is , you maybe able to raise it up an inch and get the bigger tanks to fit , as I did.

 

[putz21]

Are your brackets mounted flush to the tunnel ?
If it is , you maybe able to raise it up an inch and get the bigger tanks to fit , as I did.View attachment 151362

Yes, the bracket does sit flush to the tunnel. I noticed you have your brackets hanging off the back by the snow flap a bit. I have my brackets that are even with the top/back of the tunnel.

 

[Sledroll]

Yes, the bracket does sit flush to the tunnel. I noticed you have your brackets hanging off the back by the snow flap a bit. I have my brackets that are even with the top/back of the tunnel.

I played with the height until I got it to fit .
That bag I have wore thru in a couple spots , due to odd tools rattling around .
When I go to pick up my sled at the dealer , I am going to see if I can get your bag to fit , as it is a good looking bag .

 

[PowderFalcon]

Here's the setup I am using on my Winder XTX. I got the idea from Rockerdan's build thread. I also have installed the Barn of Parts tunnel stiffners...they fit perfectly.

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Did you get replacement colour matched rivets when you installed the plates ?

 

[sideshowBob]

Did you get replacement colour matched rivets when you installed the plates ?

I asked for the black rivets...they blend in well.

 

[sideshowBob]

I think the tunnel on a 137 is 2 - 3" shorter on a Sidewinder vs. the Viper tunnel. Not sure why they shortened it. For me, this caused a lot of issues as well when I was in search for a fuel tank and not wanting to have to remove the new Medium tunnel bag. I absolutely love the bag and how much room is in it. I finally found a solution that gets me 1 gallon of fuel and it fits like a glove without any room to spare while keeping the medium tunnel bag. Linq just release a new 1 gallon fuel caddy that fits perfect

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Very nice...looks like it was custom molded to fit!

 

[PowderFalcon]

I asked for the black rivets...they blend in well.

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Did travis send you those? Or are they from the dealer? I'd prefer blue to match the rest of the tunnel. Do you recall how many rivets you needed?

 

[sideshowBob]

Did travis send you those? Or are they from the dealer? I'd prefer blue to match the rest of the tunnel. Do you recall how many rivets you needed?

Travis sent the rivets with the plates...he didn't have blue rivets as an option.
I needed a total of 26 vivets.

 

[PowderFalcon]

Travis sent the rivets with the plates...he didn't have blue rivets as an option.
I needed a total of 26 vivets.

Thanks Bob, thats helpful!

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Very wise to install the stiffeners if running FUEL out back of tunnel IMO. Mine was fine with LinQ bag only on my 129 without stiffeners when pounded hard through rough stuff and full of clothes, so not super heavy.

Even BRP wants their GADE or longer tunnel sleds to have fuel caddies mounted first in line(closest to seat) then the lighter items further back. Also remember Linq has a pretty slick fuel caddy that stacks for more items.


Dan