Enlarging my fuel tank

[Bustanut joker]

On man! Another thing that's going to cost someone their balls By gosh If mam yama wanted us to have a bigger fuel tank they'd have built it...

Yep, I see the headlines already.. Man looses testicles, [SIZE=8pt]Modified fuel tank suspected to be the cause.... [/SIZE]

:jester:

 

[Alex]

Meh, I have 4 kids already. I've got my use out of them ;-)

I'm not adding vertical height in the rear of the tank. It wil be more of a gradual slope.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Meh, I have 4 kids already. I've got my use out of them ;-)

Oh sure I'm okay with ya doing that Alex.. Next thing ya know it's a car tire on the rear, lowering or raising, changing this and that.. Pretty soon you'll be like a leeper.. Droppin' body parts all over the place :lol: :lol:

Actually I like this idea :good:

:jester:

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

If only I could increase the size of my bladder!

That's my problem! I added a 5 gallon Summit cell on my other bike to give 10 gallons total but it was rare that I could use the full range...

Use a Texas Catheter draining into a leg bag. Done all the time.

 

[johnny80s]

If you need it pressure tested we can have one of the Los Robustos sit on it and see if it holds. Shiney are you up for that?

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

If you need it pressure tested we can have one of the Los Robustos sit on it and see if it holds. Shiney are you up for that?

Yeah, if the tank explodes I've already been fixed. I want armor on my dick though -- still need that. My price is a shrimp po' boy.

 

[rogdeb]

Another member with mad skilz! :clapping:

+ 1 .... can't wait to see the finished project.

 

[user 213]

Use a Texas Catheter draining into a leg bag. Done all the time.

You use a bag?? The legendary LD guys I know don't use bags. You don't want to follow them too closely, or offer to work on their bikes!

I once filled up in Bellingham, got a wave through at the border and didn't put a foot down until Prince George when I finally needed gas. No catheter for me either. It was a cooler time of the year though.

 

[dirttracker30]

I've wanted to add some capacity to my FJR for quite some time and finally think that I've found a good solution. I originally was going to build a fuel cell under a small Pelican case on the rear Givi rack, or a passenger seat tank. Since my wife rides quite a bit with me I've decided against 2nd option. Ever since I saw John Ryan's fuel tank tower, I wanted to get my hands on a spare tank to modify. I thought with a little imagination and time I could add 1.5-3 gallon and keep the lines of the tank looking decent.
My goal is to add around 1.5-3 gallons, just enough to keep up with the range of my brothers GS Adventure. His tank is almost 9 gallons but I get 5-10% better mileage.

I finally found a tank in decent shape from a fellow in CO that was selling his on Ebay. $80 and 2 days later it was on my front porch. I started on this project today, below are pictures of today’s progress.

Tank chemically stripped and carefully sanded (no abrasive sanders were used)

1st cut is to widen the tank about 2 inches total

2nd area for improvement is to raise the entire top about a ½”. This is not much of a change but should help out a fair amount. This is as high as possible and still have a fair amount of clearance for turning.

Next is welding up those first areas then cutting the top off where marked. I will then braise in some new fuel overflow lines and see how tall I can raise this section without really screwing up the looks. I’m estimating around 3”

After all is complete I will use all the proper primers and fill to smooth out edges and then send to Garauld for painting.

Feel free to suggest any changes or areas I need to consider when finishing this tank. I will not be able to work further until Tuesday/Wednesday afternoons. I’m working out of town for a bit.

I started on my tank enlargement project Sunday ,but I an going for a slightly diff look. I am just raising the center sec up a inch and am going to square off the back of the tank as many crotch rocket tanks look like . I hope to get a gal. or a gal.and a half out of it. I got my tank off ebay for 35.00(dented) so I figured i would give it a shot and if it don't work ,I'm not out much . I will try to get pics of mine too so people can see a couple of diff. ways. I like where you cut yours . good luck

 

[eeksnake]

I like where you're going with this Alex.

I'm watching this thread... :read:

 

[SockMonkey]

Use a Texas Catheter draining into a leg bag. Done all the time.

You use a bag?? The legendary LD guys I know don't use bags. You don't want to follow them too closely, or offer to work on their bikes!

I once filled up in Bellingham, got a wave through at the border and didn't put a foot down until Prince George when I finally needed gas. No catheter for me either. It was a cooler time of the year though.

I'll certainly be keeping this in mind the next time we ride together. Eric, you are henceforth confined to the back of the pack..! :lol:

 

[user 213]

Use a Texas Catheter draining into a leg bag. Done all the time.

You use a bag?? The legendary LD guys I know don't use bags. You don't want to follow them too closely, or offer to work on their bikes!

I once filled up in Bellingham, got a wave through at the border and didn't put a foot down until Prince George when I finally needed gas. No catheter for me either. It was a cooler time of the year though.

I'll certainly be keeping this in mind the next time we ride together. Eric, you are henceforth confined to the back of the pack..! :lol:

Note that I said I don't use a catheter. Texas or otherwise. If I need to pee, I stop for that business. Perhaps some are well endowed enough to do so while riding w/o tubes, (which would be mighty impressive), but not me.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I've been thinking about this type of mod since I first saw that towering monstrosity welded to that Iron Butt guy's tank (Sorry...I don't remember his name). I'm glad someone with the skill and means to get it done started this. It will be cool to see when it's done.

On man! Another thing that's going to cost someone their balls By gosh If mam yama wanted us to have a bigger fuel tank they'd have built it...
Yep, I see the headlines already.. Man looses testicles, [SIZE=8pt]Modified fuel tank suspected to be the cause.... [/SIZE]

:jester:

Why is it ALWAYS about balls with you?

 

[Alex]

I'll make sure to make some progress on this project tonight. I left for a day and we are now talking about OC's urine and my testicles. :wackosmiley:

 

[FJRay]

You don't dare turn you back on this bunch. If your not carefull Bust will get his razor out.

 

[RadioHowie]

On man! Another thing that's going to cost someone their balls By gosh If mam yama wanted us to have a bigger fuel tank they'd have built it...
Yep, I see the headlines already.. Man looses testicles, [SIZE=8pt]Modified fuel tank suspected to be the cause.... [/SIZE]

:jester:

Why is it ALWAYS about balls with you?

[SIZE=14pt]"Memories, may be beautiful and yet [/SIZE]

What's too painful to remember .....

The way we were..... "

 

[chrisflock]

On man! Another thing that's going to cost someone their balls By gosh If mam yama wanted us to have a bigger fuel tank they'd have built it...
Yep, I see the headlines already.. Man looses testicles, [SIZE=8pt]Modified fuel tank suspected to be the cause.... [/SIZE]

:jester:

Why is it ALWAYS about balls with you?

[SIZE=14pt]"Memories, may be beautiful and yet [/SIZE]

What's too painful to remember .....

The way we were..... "

Aren't you supposed to be working on your bike, howie?

Man, the best part about your avatar is that the sheep is just starting to cry...

 

[RadioHowie]

Aren't you supposed to be working on your bike, howie?

Barring unforseens, motor goes back in tonight!

 

[SkooterG]

Aren't you supposed to be working on your bike, howie?

Barring unforseens, motor goes back in tonight!

You should do some kind of live webcast (like fairlaner did) for all of our entertainment.



BTW, cool on Alex and the others for trying to modify the tanks!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Barring unforseens, motor goes back in tonight!

You should do some kind of live webcast (like fairlaner did) for all of our entertainment.

Now why ya go an request that? The klown will be naked, fondling a Manatee... :blink: Not workin on his bike

:jester: