A bit off topic, aux. fuel tanks

ross · Feb 28, 2005

Entered the Alto Turia rallye in May on a 501. Currently preparing the bike. Fuel is one of the many challenges as longest day is due to be 350kms. There will be fuel en route, but I would prefer to have as much available as possible.

I already have the factory underseat tank adding 2.8l. I was also thinking of adding something on the rear of the bike and notice last years El Chott winner's solution:

Apparently this black wrap around tank is made in Australia, but have had no luck finding out any further information on it. I'm heading off to Australia in a few weeks so could locate one then.

Anyone happen to know anything about it?

Thanks.

coronaberg · Feb 28, 2005

More fuel

Just an idea,I have see a fuel tank made out of an old 2 stroke silencer and mounted opposite the stock one under the side panel.

44014 · Feb 28, 2005

Yep i do here is a review on them and you can get them from any decent bike shop in a major city if they dont have one they could get on in over night

click click for bum tank

cheers doug

ross · Mar 1, 2005

coronaberg: That's certainly something I had never thought of! Could probably look quite trick too if done well with a matching pipe.

44014: Thanks, I knew someone had to know. I'm originally from Brisvegas so will get my spies out looking for one to ship over.

Thanks again.
Ross.

Ady · Mar 2, 2005

Now Ross
I needed extra supply of juice when trying to stay on long trails with the 4 strokes, at the time i was on a 2 smoke.
I ordered an acerbis header tank and it clipped into the top of the front forks between the two triple clamps, obviously you loose your light, but it's just a suggestion.
I still have it, if you require any further details.
Best of luck on your rallye.

Regards
Ady

ross · Mar 2, 2005

Thanks Ady.

Unfortunately, the front of the bike is already overloaded with roadbook, ICO and GPS. Adding more weight to the front would make it feel like a goldwing!

Have settled on the factory underseat tank along with a "bum tank" for longer days. I will end up with 16.8 litres all up.

Ross.

Ady · Mar 2, 2005

Ok Ross
Sounds like you've got it sussed out.
good on ya mate

Regards

Ady

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