FuelCel tank guards (06-09 R6) and tank baffling : Yamaha R6 : R6 Forum

r6addict · 10-21-2008, 11:26 AM

I wanted to post a few pics of the FuelCel tank guards I installed this past weekend. After a quick email to John at Fuelcel, the guards arrived after about 3 days unpainted and I shipped them out to MCProdesign for custom paint to match my tank and fairings. I also got the fuel baffling that installs inside the tank and aids in killing all the fuel slosh that occurs during abrupt braking and throttle and left-right transition that occurs on track. I have noticed a huge difference on track with these foam baffles installed. The chassis is more settled upon braking and entry.

These guards are a must for anyone who rides on the track. I installed the FuelCel tank guards and modified the side tank panels so the side tank bolts underneath are easily accessable at the track. The install went really well with the exception that 2 of the bolts provided in the kit were too short for mounting at the base of the tank. A quick trip to Home Depot and I had the right hardware for the guards. I'm honestly hoping the kevlar guards never get tested!!! I've heard (from those that have lowsided with the guards on) that the kevlar protected the tank from rupture and explosion.

The guards were 180 and the baffling was 38 bucks. Check out Fuelcel's website for more pics and information.

http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/r6g.html

sales@eti-fuelcel.com

redisdeadrideblue · 10-21-2008, 11:32 AM

I cant remember for sure, but I think I remember hearing that the tank foam renders your low fuel warning system inoperable. Basically, the bike never thinks its out of gas....can we say walk of shame...

r6addict · 10-21-2008, 11:48 AM

You have to install the foam properly from the fuel pump side of the tank with the pump off... I tested the baffles over 2 days at Barber and my fuel light came on every time I was low. When installing the baffles, you must leave room for the fuel pump as the low fuel sensor is built into the bottom of the pump.

redisdeadrideblue · 10-21-2008, 11:59 AM

Okay, that sounds legit. I hadnt heard of this company. I do have the Weapon MX foam in my RM 125. It made a slightly noticeable difference there, but then I just add gas after every moto and I am not on the road or anything.

I might have to give this stuff a try in my 08

willyc · 10-21-2008, 07:13 PM

what are the tank guards made of??

r6kid · 10-21-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by willyc

what are the tank guards made of??

he said in his post they're made of Kevlar.