Extended range fuel tank

10-10-2015, 05:50 PM

Get one from these guys ( Auldgirth, Dumfries ) http://www.thetankshop.com/

SunEye · 10-10-2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DrD

Get one from these guys ( Auldgirth, Dumfries ) http://www.thetankshop.com/

That's great if you're not planning to tour until autumn 2016 because they have a 40 week delivery time at the moment.

pompone · 10-10-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SunEye

That's great if you're not planning to tour until autumn 2016 because they have a 40 week delivery time at the moment.

Only just seen your reply

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11-10-2015, 10:13 AM

Thanks guys. Yeah I had seen that guy down in Dumfries and the lead time did put me off. Might give him a shout though.

Those fuel bladders might be the answer!!

Can't weld, the Rs has a plastic tank....

I'll admit I have never done motorway miles on this bike but fuel light at 80 miles, that was 11 litres used(as per the petrol pump) but that was a decent run through the Scots highlands. That gives me about 33mpg. 14 litre tank that litre would only give me an extra 21 miles, which great on familiar roads but I'm no comfy with touring.

alan s4 · 11-10-2015, 12:38 PM

You might be surprise at the kind of mpg you'll get on a motorway cruise. My S4 (race ECU and open termi's - it's an official ex ducati race bike) will easily get 140/150 miles before reserve cruising at 80-90 mph. I would be surprised if your bike would be much less.

Flip · 11-10-2015, 01:47 PM

My advice first of all would be to strap a (full) plastic fuel can to your seat and with a full tank of fuel go out for a couple of hours. Ride the bike in your normal way until you run the tank out- then you will have a far better idea of the actual range and can adjust your riding/route with more accuracy.

pompone · 10-10-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DrD

Get one from these guys ( Auldgirth, Dumfries ) http://www.thetankshop.com/

Good luck on getting anything build this side of 2017. Had a customer trying to buy a second tank from him. He only replies to post, no email, no phone apparently..

11-10-2015, 10:13 AM	#4
serialrisk Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys. Yeah I had seen that guy down in Dumfries and the lead time did put me off. Might give him a shout though. Those fuel bladders might be the answer!! Can't weld, the Rs has a plastic tank.... I'll admit I have never done motorway miles on this bike but fuel light at 80 miles, that was 11 litres used(as per the petrol pump) but that was a decent run through the Scots highlands. That gives me about 33mpg. 14 litre tank that litre would only give me an extra 21 miles, which great on familiar roads but I'm no comfy with touring. Last edited by serialrisk; 11-10-2015 at 10:23 AM..

11-10-2015, 01:47 PM	#6
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	My advice first of all would be to strap a (full) plastic fuel can to your seat and with a full tank of fuel go out for a couple of hours. Ride the bike in your normal way until you run the tank out- then you will have a far better idea of the actual range and can adjust your riding/route with more accuracy. __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

10-10-2015, 05:50 PM	#1
DrD Guest Posts: n/a	Get one from these guys ( Auldgirth, Dumfries ) http://www.thetankshop.com/

11-10-2015, 12:38 PM	#5
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	You might be surprise at the kind of mpg you'll get on a motorway cruise. My S4 (race ECU and open termi's - it's an official ex ducati race bike) will easily get 140/150 miles before reserve cruising at 80-90 mph. I would be surprised if your bike would be much less.