Bigger gas tank?

thedakotakid · 11-23-2020, 05:42 PM

Hello all,

have any of you mounted a bigger gas tank on a Hawk or Brozz 250? Any suggestions? (Nodak = lots of wide open spaces, few people, fewer gas stations)

tdk

TxTaoRider · 11-23-2020, 08:50 PM

Might try a rotopax.

Ozzie · 11-24-2020, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thedakotakid

Hello all,

have any of you mounted a bigger gas tank on a Hawk or Brozz 250? Any suggestions? (Nodak = lots of wide open spaces, few people, fewer gas stations)

tdk

For purely aesthetic reasons, I'd love to see what tanks could be installed on the Hawk 250 or DLX... I don't like the look of it on mine right now as I removed the plastics (they pretty much always misalign anyway) and it looks 'better' but kinda dumb.

TxTaoRider · 11-24-2020, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie

For purely aesthetic reasons, I'd love to see what tanks could be installed on the Hawk 250 or DLX... I don't like the look of it on mine right now as I removed the plastics (they pretty much always misalign anyway) and it looks 'better' but kinda dumb.

I agree, I'd like to find a smooth tank without the holes for the plastics that extend to the front. Make it look more like an old Xr honda.

Emerikol · 11-24-2020, 05:52 AM

You'll have to do some research, but when I was kitting out my DR, I used these guys almost exclusively: https://procycle.us/model

They have a whole bunch of options, and you can sort the page by model. Since these bikes seem to be a mish-mash of designs, you should be able to find something that works. Hope this helps!

bogieboy · 11-24-2020, 07:48 AM

anything can be made to fit.... if you can do a bit of fab work.... i swapped the 1.1gal tank from my Roketa/Shineray with a DR650 3.5 gal tank and seat... someday i may pick up an even larger tank for a dr now that i know it works....

EDIT: heres the thread where i did the mods... http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=13250

Emerikol · 11-24-2020, 10:12 AM

I sold the factory tank from my DR to one of the forum members here. Same thing, a cutting torch, some flat stock, and a drill later, he had a tank that was three times the size of his stock tank. Just be patient with your measurements and see what kind of room you have to work with, and finding a tank that can be adapted to fit shouldn’t be a huge issue.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-24-2020, 10:22 AM

Here's a link to Blackbikes thread of the install. http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=18291

bogieboy · 11-24-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerikol

I sold the factory tank from my DR to one of the forum members here. Same thing, a cutting torch, some flat stock, and a drill later, he had a tank that was three times the size of his stock tank. Just be patient with your measurements and see what kind of room you have to work with, and finding a tank that can be adapted to fit shouldn’t be a huge issue.

i remember that, that happened shortly after i did my swap if i remember correctly....LOL

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11-24-2020, 05:52 AM	#5
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	You'll have to do some research, but when I was kitting out my DR, I used these guys almost exclusively: https://procycle.us/model They have a whole bunch of options, and you can sort the page by model. Since these bikes seem to be a mish-mash of designs, you should be able to find something that works. Hope this helps! __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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11-24-2020, 10:12 AM	#7
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,465	I sold the factory tank from my DR to one of the forum members here. Same thing, a cutting torch, some flat stock, and a drill later, he had a tank that was three times the size of his stock tank. Just be patient with your measurements and see what kind of room you have to work with, and finding a tank that can be adapted to fit shouldn’t be a huge issue. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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11-24-2020, 10:22 AM	#8
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11-24-2020, 07:48 AM	#6
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,053	anything can be made to fit.... if you can do a bit of fab work.... i swapped the 1.1gal tank from my Roketa/Shineray with a DR650 3.5 gal tank and seat... someday i may pick up an even larger tank for a dr now that i know it works.... EDIT: heres the thread where i did the mods... http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=13250
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