Is it possible to increase tank capacity ?

[J.P]

Given that I can only get 80-100 miles from a tank of fuel has anyone ever tried to change the capacity of a tank in some way ?
Maybe weld another bit to the underside of the tank. As I've got an open airbox there's a little more space now, could I use that space?

[JerryXt]

When I was making noises a while ago, it was suggested that I look into having a larger tank made. If two of us look at it, we might be able to bring the price down?

[J.P]

What about if I order 5 ? just to get a discount, do you reckon I could use the rest for beer transportation ??
And surely a new tank would be more than altering the current one?

[Scotty]

no you cant use the 'space' under the tank less you want to mess about with the fueling side of things

i wouldn't have minded a larger capacity tank in the past but the chance to stretch your legs every 100 odd miles appeals to me more these days

[gremlin]

i dunno about the injected models, but the carb models could have the bottom of the tank removed and replaced with nearly a flat piece of plate. i would guess this would give nearly a gallon of extra fuel.
give http://www.thetankshop.com/ a call, their prices are very good

[Kiwi]

find a shop that specialises in custom bikes / and or tanks and either get the tank modified or a new one made

getting a larger tank is no problem

making it look right is a bit more difficult

[CK & AK]

i wouldn't have minded a larger capacity tank in the past but the chance to stretch your legs every 100 odd miles appeals to me more these days


mm, the odd ciggy break is quite pleasant :pedro:

[Pedro]

Given that I can only get 80-100 miles from a tank of fuel has anyone ever tried to change the capacity of a tank in some way ?
Maybe weld another bit to the underside of the tank. As I've got an open airbox there's a little more space now, could I use that space?

The space you mention is effectively the airbox so filling it with "extra fuel tank" would cause some running issues.

Worse case is that you get a metal fuel flask from a camping shop that holds a litre for emergencies

[Mr Cake]

Get it 'blown out'. A lot of race bike have had this done. Re-work the airbox and it should free up more space. Better still, use filters on each carb and jet them accordingly.

Dave

[Yorkie]

For a custom made tank see here:

http://www.thetankshop.com/

Some trick kit here!!

Yorkie

[neilbaldry]

For a custom made tank see here:

http://www.thetankshop.com/

Some trick kit here!!

Yorkie


oh god......................

dont show Markus that link!!!!!!!!1 he'll be in cafe racer heaven!!

[Yorkie]

You could make one that is slightly higher and a tadge wider, not by much but it would look superb.

Lightweight as well, a supersexy alloy tank!!!!! The only down sides are the build time and its in scotland!

Yorkie.

[J.P]

If it was Scottish that's bound to make it more economical !!

[JerryXt]

You almost got me, but I'm not going to start :)

[JerryXt]

coo - they are stunning. Come on JP, you know it makes sense! 5mm bigger in every direction should give us a reasonable increase in capacity without looking different in any way.

Now, where's that Orange monstrosity Neil put up a while ago?

[neilbaldry]

an orange monstrosity?! what?

[JerryXt]

this one :D

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=24591

Kato is looking for his sliderule to work out how much extra the tank will have to grow by to add a couple of extra litres

[CK & AK]

Now, where's that Orange monstrosity Neil put up a while ago?

tho its not as orangey as some I know ;)

[JerryXt]

Charlotte, you need therapy :chuckle:

[Kato]

And is far away from being a monstrosity, thats one of the best looking Monsters ever, the therapy is definatley to be had by you sir:fou:

[CK & AK]

Charlotte, you need therapy :chuckle:

I'm so glad you are not a therapist! :p

- just an 'ist' eh? :freak:

Oy Kato - pop over & see the new bike 'in build' sometime soon mate:)

[JerryXt]

I'm so glad you are not a therapist! :p

- just an 'ist' eh? :freak:

Oy Kato - pop over & see the new bike 'in build' sometime soon mate:)

well, the bike is nice, it's just that rusty colour that's been thrown over it :D

CK, can't I come and see your new bike?

And what was that comment about my lemony bike :chuckle:

[CK & AK]

Jewwy - we stwill wuv yoo :D

(even tho you have dubious taste in colours :p )

[crust]

the tank shop blokey is over run with work and generally has a very long waiting time - 6 months when I spoke to him

try this guy

www.tabaker.co.uk

£275 + vat

mmmm cheap

:) Crust

[J.P]

Tell the Tank Shop guy to work faster, lazy bugger.