Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:01:12 GMT

There will be more pony kegs available on ebay. Just have to be patient.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:02:56 GMT

Argh - The 2 gallon pony keg on ebay is already gone - I guess that is good cuz I did not have much of a chance to consider purchasing. I do like the black one in the photo with the Magna.... gives he appearance of a piece of luggage.

I want to bring gas on my long trip this spring, but cannot bring myself to strap on a plastic red gas can....
Right now I have a one pint gas cylinder (originally for holding white gas for a camp stove) -
this will help me in a pinch but...

Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:35:03 GMT

MT,

That gas tank blends in pretty well. I would like the convenience, but hate it if some cager rear-ended me.

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feeds@yuku.com (Mountain Tourer) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:44:15 GMT

A fellow on our 5 day pass tour last year, had this mounted on his Magna.
I don't have any particulars on it but take a look at the pics.

Roger

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:58:43 GMT

This is what I had in mind to use as an aux. fuel tank. Holds about 2 gallon and will fit on a luggage rack or rear seat with some modifications. This has already been set up for this purpose, but I'm gonna pass on it and wait for one in better condition and with the valving on the end instead of the sides.

If any of you would like to go after this yourself, then go for it. He quoted shipping to me at $12.

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feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:59:38 GMT

As Duke says the reason the T's tank looks wide yet holds so little is because it straddles the T's double top bar frame. On the other hand my Nighthawk's tank looks narrower yet holds more (4.8 gallons vs. the T's 4.2 gallons) because it straddles the NH's single frame top tube. Thus on the NH there is less room between the inner walls of the tank and more space for gasoline.

With 4.8 gallons at 50 mpg my NH get well over 200 miles before I have to fill up....

Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:09:23 GMT

alepel wrote:

Interesting thought Kirk!

Has anyone ever cut a Tourer gas tank apart? Is there any dead air space?

I think he was being a bit facetious, but I can save you the trouble of cutting the tank apart.

If you look at the shape of the tank from the bottom, you will see it has a large volume carved out to fit over the spine of the bike frame. This is where all the...

Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:22:51 GMT

fedspaz wrote:
I've thought myself Alain... the tank on the T does seems big, but it sure doesn't hold a lot for a "Tourer". Must be an inner "liner" and a lot of air space between the walls.

Interesting thought Kirk!

Has anyone ever cut a Tourer gas tank apart? Is there any dead air...

Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (fedspaz) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:24:30 GMT

I've thought myself Alain... the tank on the T does seems big, but it sure doesn't hold a lot for a "Tourer". Must be an inner "liner" and a lot of air space between the walls.

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:20:02 GMT

I've got potential aux. tank that I'm watching on ebay. Just something that I wanted to try and do but never could find the right candidate to begin the project with. I have plans to add it to my trailer tongue if it works out as planned. If I win it and it pans out, then I'll post the fabrication procedures here on the site for all to see.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (ramblnman64) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:12:21 GMT

Thanks for the help again guys, I'll see about fabricating something if I decide to do that.

David

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feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:08:06 GMT

alepel wrote:

I am not familiar with most models of motorcycles that are out and about. But I have often wondered what motorcycle that is out there, has an adequate gas tank. In my mind I picture some huge tank that would make the motorcycle look hideous. Is there such a thing as an adequate gas tank? Who has one? And how would that tank look on the Tourer? Personally I think that the Tourer tank is huge. I wouldn't want...

Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:07:33 GMT

fedspaz wrote:
I would love to get a tank with more capacity on the "T"... by the time I get in a groove, I gotta stop for gas

I am not familiar with most models of motorcycles that are out and about. But I have often wondered what motorcycle that is out there, has an adequate gas...

Re: retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (fedspaz) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:35:38 GMT

I would love to get a tank with more capacity on the "T"... by the time I get in a groove, I gotta stop for gas

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:33:14 GMT

That's it, Tony.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:33:11 GMT

David,
Cobra use to make the speedo holder shown here. I think this may be what Stan is thinking of. I just checked the Cobra site and it seems they stopped making it too. I've always had it so i can't comment as to how much of an improvement it is vs. stock.

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:57:01 GMT

With the HD Deuse risers that I installed, the speedo is actually easier to see. As for moving the speedo up..... you can put anywhere you like as long as the cable and wiring will reach. I've seen where one feller mounted his in a special plate that bolts to the handlebars in between the riser caps. Don't know where he got it, or if it was custom made.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (ramblnman64) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:37:35 GMT

Well thanks for the helpful insight guys, I'll scratch that one off the to do list. Can the stock speedo be elevated from it's position? Do risers make it hard to see?

David

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feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:38:09 GMT

Ditto on what MarMan and Al said. I've had 2 bikes (Honda 750 Ace, "86 VT1100C, and Suzuki Volusia) that had the speedo and other gauges on the tank. I now prefer them out front.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:29:00 GMT

Alepel - ditto on trying to see the speedo on the tank. When I was looking at bikes, that was actually one of my criteria.... I wanted the speedo on the tank. After riding a few, it became obvious that you had to make a conscious efffort to look down, even without a helmet. The T's bar mounted speedo really is a practical choice from a riding perspective, but yeah... I still do love the look of it on the tank !

retro fit fuel tank?

feeds@yuku.com (ramblnman64) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:16:43 GMT

Hello gentlemen, my main question at this point is it at all possible to retro fit a tank from another model of Shadow or VTXto the tourer? I am looking at this mainly because I much prefer the speedo on the tank opposed to it's current location. And does any one have info for an after market tank with greater capacity? Just trying to get a game plan together for my return from Iraq in 5 weeks. Thanks again for any help.

David