I hate to sound like such a newbie . . .
What is the difference of the fuel tank with bridge mounting vs. fuel tank with plug mounting? . . .
(Update: I think I figured it out from the manual. Just don't know which version I have for sure without inspecting the tank...I think...but I believe I have the plug mounting version.)
You don't sound like a newbie; you sound like somebody who doesn't know how to Web search.
Fuel tank bridge mounting plate on rear of tank.
Frame with bridge-mounted tank.
Fuel tank with mounting posts.
Frame with fuel tank mounting post receiver bosses.
. . . being in a hot climate in South TX is it recommended to install a fuel line radiator? If so is there a preference on radiator and location?
It's called a
fuel cooler. Hot fuel in the tank radiates heat to the rider. The Mighty Gryphon has an excellent instructive thread on choosing and mounting one. Click on Search Guidance in the menu under the page banner to mount a search for that post.
You should also add a
johnny blanket to your modifications if you intend to keep the fairing.