RamAir and Expansion Tank

[RockOn]

I've removed the stock air plenum on my '06 classic and preparing to install a RamAir unit. Now, of course, it occurs to me that the expansion tank might block airflow to the filter. Do I need to move the tank or can it stay in place? I've done a forum search and see people have relocated the tank under a side panel or under the seat in the old air filter box, neither of which look appealing to me. If I have to move the tank I'd prefer to replace it with one of the chrome tanks I have seen that are bolted to the engine guards.

Opinions and suggestions very welcome, thanks.

 

[1K9]

I've removed the stock air plenum on my '06 classic and preparing to install a RamAir unit. Now, of course, it occurs to me that the expansion tank might block airflow to the filter. Do I need to move the tank or can it stay in place? I've done a forum search and see people have relocated the tank under a side panel or under the seat in the old air filter box, neither of which look appealing to me. If I have to move the tank I'd prefer to replace it with one of the chrome tanks I have seen that are bolted to the engine guards.

Opinions and suggestions very welcome, thanks.

I don't think it will make a difference. Air is not being blown in, it is being sucked in. The overflow tank will actually protect the RamAir from dirt and stuff.

 

[CrzystghndKC]

I've removed the stock air plenum on my '06 classic and preparing to install a RamAir unit. Now, of course, it occurs to me that the expansion tank might block airflow to the filter. Do I need to move the tank or can it stay in place? I've done a forum search and see people have relocated the tank under a side panel or under the seat in the old air filter box, neither of which look appealing to me. If I have to move the tank I'd prefer to replace it with one of the chrome tanks I have seen that are bolted to the engine guards.

Opinions and suggestions very welcome, thanks.

Leave it alone it's not going to hurt a bit.

 

[RockOn]

I don't think it will make a difference. Air is not being blown in, it is being sucked in. The overflow tank will actually protect the RamAir from dirt and stuff.

Hey, thanks, that makes my day.

 

[RockOn]

Leave it alone it's not going to hurt a bit.

Thanks,

 

[motolink]

I have had the Ramair installed for many years with the coolant bottle in the original position, no problems.

 

[Mike188]

Same as motolink, have had the ramair for a few years with the overflow in place with zero problems.