Not sure how much further I would risk it..

[KiwiCol]

Yeah, I know!!  Heaps aye.   But you've got the extra fuel at the top, 2.5L, we haven't yet.

[Speedy1959]

Hi Col..

Just making sure you realized I was talking miles and not Kilometers...

On the subject of the hole.. Dont be tempted to drill it as you dont want metal filings going into the tank.

On the original USA forum where I originally got the mod from they used the "Tang" end of a file (Very hard steel).
I didnt have such a think so used an electricians type small screw driver..
Once the hole was punched through I then used a larger Phillips (pozidriv) type screwdriver to enlarge the hole.
Before I did any thwacking with the hammer and screw driver I stuffed a small piece of foam into the neck just in case a 1 in a million chance of a spark blew me up !

Also remember to take care not to smack your tank with the hammer.
It may be as well to put a folded bath towel in the area that the hammer may trespass onto..

[Andre]

Thanks for the spark advice!

[Hooli]

Thanks Andre about the sprocket carrier bearing advice...
I will look into this upgrade fairly soon.

Just one more thing on this off-topic. Even with double-sided seal the issue remains. Some change this bearing as a precaution every time they change chain/sprocket. Better that than having to change it at the side of the road. Someone I know had to change it while touring the alps. Luckily he was not alone so his mate was able to organize a new bearing. A quality bearing can be had for little money.

I change mine with every chain & sprockets. Nowdays it's a habit, but every time I've done the job the bearing is rough and worn out anyway. Apart from the steering bearings, it's about the only bit of a 14 that wears out.