Gas Tank

ImEazy · 07-25-2006, 02:24 PM

From another thread...

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Originally Posted by tzrider

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I personally would really like to find a gas tank that would match up with these bikes that held more fuel, and upgrade my tank to something closer to 3 gallons, anybody got and answer on this????

Yeah, me to, mainly to get rid of that plastic cover thing as well as increase capacity. Though, when I fill it up and it takes $3,24 cents, it kinda takes me back to the good ol' days.

Some guys on another Texas board, lots of dual sport guys there, were talking about a DS ride on Padre Island. I'd have had to take along extra gas cause it was about 75 miles up and back. I don't care much for riding on beaches anyway, but I wouldn't have been able to without extra gas.

Perhaps I could come up with a way to carry extra gas without using the rack. The CT110 Hondas had a spare gas tank attached under the rack held by a bracket.

I have done a little research in this area as the tank I have doesn't seem to have a true reserve? I found out the hard way. I have found this site that has a bunch of Honda tanks that may work...

http://stores.ebay.com/MOTORCYCLE-AC...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I was thinking about this one in particular...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clark...5887QQtcZphoto

It includes all necessary hardware for mounting as well. Unfortunately it'll probably be snowing by the time I can afford one. I would like to get rid of the plastic cover as well. Mines just about cracked in half from riding it. I have seen where people have used the camping style fuel bottles to carry extra fuel, but I think the biggest they sell is 32oz. Not a whole lot. I also ran across this link...

http://www.tourtank.com/

Cool, but kinda big as well. I also found these but they are quite pricey.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KOLPI...spagenameZWDVW

If anyone has any other ideas feel free to share. I am interested in upping the distance I can travel.

culcune · 07-25-2006, 02:41 PM

I'm not trying to poke fun (this time

) but on an international site I belong to some guy has a photo of a Vespa scooter he rode throughout Africa (!!!) He had attached plastic gas cans on different parts of his scooter for the long stretches where he couldn't find gas. Most of these bikes, with the exception of some of the more stylish Roketas, have a rack that could easily take a one or two gallon gas can stapped to it. Personal items could be placed into a backpack, or even bungied to the extra seat space behind you. However, a bigger gas tank would really be a plus!

culcune · 07-25-2006, 02:47 PM

See if you can link to these photos of the bike with gas cans strapped to it.

http://www.gjolberg.com/capetown2nai...to_nairoby.htm

Beerslayer · 07-25-2006, 03:57 PM

A lot of the DS riders strap on a fuel bottle of some kind. I saw some using an aluminum fuel bottle from REI, that looked like the way to go to me.

I would rather tie on an extra container when I need it than fool with my factory tank.

ImEazy · 07-25-2006, 04:17 PM

I agree it is easy to take fuel along. I have a few cans I could use if I could only find some stoppers. laughs

http://www.eazys.net/GY200/cans.jpg

http://www.eazys.net/GY200/cans1.jpg

Only 16 oz. a piece though. I have a total of five though x 16oz. = 80oz. total. Might work...

culcune · 07-25-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ImEazy

I agree it is easy to take fuel along. I have a few cans I could use if I could only find some stoppers. laughs

http://www.eazys.net/GY200/cans.jpg

http://www.eazys.net/GY200/cans1.jpg

Only 16 oz. a piece though. I have a total of five though x 16oz. = 80oz. total. Might work...

I don't think these motorcycles are equipped for running on alcohol. However, when you run out of fuel, at least you'd have something to drink

but now your problem is finding a way to keep your "reserve" cold!!

frostbite · 07-25-2006, 04:33 PM

I have 2 of these, They're about 1L (1 quart) each:

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1153859510484

You can get quite a bit of mileage on 2L. I found out about reserve the hard way as well.

tzrider · 07-25-2006, 05:45 PM

I've seen folks ty wrap fix-a-flat to the bottom of a rack, could do that with half gallon containers I reckon. Thanks for the links! I have a 2 gallon gas can that I can strap to the rack, too. Guess the camping gear could go on the seat.

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I have done a little research in this area as the tank I have doesn't seem to have a true reserve? I found out the hard way.

Yeah, me, too... :? I just learned to look down in the tank to check the level once in a while. Maybe I could find a fuel petcock with a reserve on it.

Beerslayer · 07-25-2006, 06:11 PM

The Primus fuel bottle frostbite posted was what I was thinking of. They are light, don't leak, and you can pack them with other gear.

frostbite · 07-25-2006, 06:14 PM

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I just learned to look down in the tank to check the level once in a while.

I reset my odometer at each fill up. At 175Km's I start looking for a fill up. At that point it takes about 6L to fill. I figure I can get around 225Km on the full 8L. Of course that's pure on-road driving. Off road mileage will be worse.

tzrider · 07-25-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbite

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I just learned to look down in the tank to check the level once in a while.

I reset my odometer at each fill up. At 175Km's I start looking for a fill up. At that point it takes about 6L to fill. I figure I can get around 225Km on the full 8L. Of course that's pure on-road driving. Off road mileage will be worse.

Well, now, there's the crux. I don't have a trip meter to reset, either.

AND, the ODO on the thing croaked! But, I could look around for a lifan guage cluster. Not sure the engine has a tach drive, but it might have one blinded off or something. Be nice just to have a speedo that reads in MPH. Maybe something off an XL would work, like the one I had on my XL600R. I replaced it off ebay pretty cheap when the speedo needle finally croaked on it.

ImEazy · 07-25-2006, 08:52 PM

I don't have anyway to calculate the mileage at the moment either. Speedo cable is still broke. Working on replacing it. Maybe in a week or so. I have been just opening the tank and looking. I usually don't get to go more than a few miles from home anyhow. I'm sure I'll figure something out and will post here if and when I do.

culcune - unfortunately those bottles are already empty. I kept them because I liked that they were aluminum. Four of them equals a half gallon. Now to find a stopper that will fit.

tzrider · 07-25-2006, 09:46 PM

Well, I like that ATV tank, 1.25 gallon, that clamps to the rack. That could be clamped on the left side downward, to ride by the battery box out of the way. it'd also protect the battery in event of a crash if mounted there. It's a little expensive, but it's worth it. I think I'll look on some outdoor sites like Cabelas or Bass Pro for one like it that might hold a little more or be a little cheaper.

tzrider · 07-25-2006, 10:07 PM

Check this out for those long off road rides. Upt to a 5 gallon can will fit! Bolts or U bolts to the rack. I may get one of these if I get into longer rides. I'd probably be just fine with my 2 gallon tank on it, but I'd get a fiver, too. It'll also haul a cooler.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...153&id=0006057

Beerslayer · 07-25-2006, 10:10 PM

That's a nice carrier. Were you thinking of mounting it off of the back of the rack or in place of the rack.

07-25-2006, 04:17 PM	#5
ImEazy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio (Near Akron) Posts: 599	I agree it is easy to take fuel along. I have a few cans I could use if I could only find some stoppers. laughs http://www.eazys.net/GY200/cans.jpg http://www.eazys.net/GY200/cans1.jpg Only 16 oz. a piece though. I have a total of five though x 16oz. = 80oz. total. Might work... __________________ 2000 MZ Baghira
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07-25-2006, 04:33 PM	#7
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I have 2 of these, They're about 1L (1 quart) each: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1153859510484 You can get quite a bit of mileage on 2L. I found out about reserve the hard way as well. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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07-25-2006, 08:52 PM	#12
ImEazy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio (Near Akron) Posts: 599	I don't have anyway to calculate the mileage at the moment either. Speedo cable is still broke. Working on replacing it. Maybe in a week or so. I have been just opening the tank and looking. I usually don't get to go more than a few miles from home anyhow. I'm sure I'll figure something out and will post here if and when I do. culcune - unfortunately those bottles are already empty. I kept them because I liked that they were aluminum. Four of them equals a half gallon. Now to find a stopper that will fit. __________________ 2000 MZ Baghira
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07-25-2006, 02:41 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I'm not trying to poke fun (this time ) but on an international site I belong to some guy has a photo of a Vespa scooter he rode throughout Africa (!!!) He had attached plastic gas cans on different parts of his scooter for the long stretches where he couldn't find gas. Most of these bikes, with the exception of some of the more stylish Roketas, have a rack that could easily take a one or two gallon gas can stapped to it. Personal items could be placed into a backpack, or even bungied to the extra seat space behind you. However, a bigger gas tank would really be a plus!
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07-25-2006, 02:47 PM	#3
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	See if you can link to these photos of the bike with gas cans strapped to it. http://www.gjolberg.com/capetown2nai...to_nairoby.htm
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07-25-2006, 03:57 PM	#4
Beerslayer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 188	A lot of the DS riders strap on a fuel bottle of some kind. I saw some using an aluminum fuel bottle from REI, that looked like the way to go to me. I would rather tie on an extra container when I need it than fool with my factory tank.
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07-25-2006, 06:11 PM	#9
Beerslayer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 188	The Primus fuel bottle frostbite posted was what I was thinking of. They are light, don't leak, and you can pack them with other gear.
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07-25-2006, 09:46 PM	#13
tzrider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas by gawd! Posts: 407	Well, I like that ATV tank, 1.25 gallon, that clamps to the rack. That could be clamped on the left side downward, to ride by the battery box out of the way. it'd also protect the battery in event of a crash if mounted there. It's a little expensive, but it's worth it. I think I'll look on some outdoor sites like Cabelas or Bass Pro for one like it that might hold a little more or be a little cheaper.
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07-25-2006, 10:07 PM	#14
tzrider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas by gawd! Posts: 407	Check this out for those long off road rides. Upt to a 5 gallon can will fit! Bolts or U bolts to the rack. I may get one of these if I get into longer rides. I'd probably be just fine with my 2 gallon tank on it, but I'd get a fiver, too. It'll also haul a cooler. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...153&id=0006057
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07-25-2006, 10:10 PM	#15
Beerslayer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 188	That's a nice carrier. Were you thinking of mounting it off of the back of the rack or in place of the rack.
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