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Larger fuel tank

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I've briefly mentioned this project before but the tank finally came back today from enlarging and what a quality piece of work it is too!

Couldn't resist plonking it on the 'Storm to see how it looks. At first I thought it was a little too bulbous but with a touch of Photoshop and 'painting' it, it seems to be growing on me.

Capacity should be 5 - 5.5 gallons ( 23 - 25 litres).

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Also got a fuel gauge lined up with a hydrostatic sensor which should be interesting.

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Looks fine. Some people wouldn't even notice! :thumbup:
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that looks great. a good paint job and it will blend right in
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Great work Pentode :thumbup:
As said, you would have to look closely to notice the difference :clap:
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Ah, my second look makes me wonder if the riding position will be adversely affected by way of propping the stomach higher with consequent longer reach to the bars?

Just a thought cos you've obviously sat on the bike and are either happy or commenced a diet! :D
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Looks the business to me, well done
Me being a tight fit will just keep setting my trip and "clenching " at around 80 miles 🤣
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nigelrb wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:04 pm Ah, my second look makes me wonder if the riding position will be adversely affected by way of propping the stomach higher with consequent longer reach to the bars?

Just a thought cos you've obviously sat on the bike and are either happy or commenced a diet! :D
Yes I jumped on it to see how it felt and was pleasantly surprised. Sure, there's a little more support for my slightly (ish) protruding midriff which is nice and I didn't feel overwhelmed by the height of the tank but it is nevertheless quite a size and the challenge is to disguise that if possible.

As for a longer reach, I'm built like an ape anyway with the consequential long arms! 😁
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Pentode wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:45 pm
nigelrb wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:04 pm Ah, my second look makes me wonder if the riding position will be adversely affected by way of propping the stomach higher with consequent longer reach to the bars?

Just a thought cos you've obviously sat on the bike and are either happy or commenced a diet! :D
Yes I jumped on it to see how it felt and was pleasantly surprised. Sure, there's a little more support for my slightly (ish) protruding midriff which is nice and I didn't feel overwhelmed by the hight of the tank but it is nevertheless quite a size and the challenge is to disguise that if possible.

As for a longer reach, I'm built like an ape anyway with the consequential long arms! 😁
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Whoever did the work did a good job :thumbup:

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Hi Chris,

Yes, it was these guys - https://www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/fu ... expansion/

Not cheap but I'm really impressed by the quality. It's just beyond me how they've managed to blend the numerous curves perfectly.

Fully protected inside with about three sessions in an oven to cure the various brews they use.
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Pentode wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:50 pm Hi Chris,

Yes, it was these guys - https://www.fueltanks.co.uk/services/fu ... expansion/

Not cheap but I'm really impressed by the quality. It's just beyond me how they've managed to blend the numerous curves perfectly.

Fully protected inside with about three sessions in an oven to cure the various brews they use.
Thanks for posting the link :thumbup:

Their process of the work carried out to a fuel tank sounds really good.
It can't be an easy operation to modify a motorcycle fuel tank with all it's non-flat surfaces,

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How much is the cost?
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Mallebollia wrote: Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:04 am How much is the cost?
Including the old tank off Ebay - £600...
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I shall just keep set my trip and clenching my butt cheeks at 90 miles.🤣🤣🥳
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thats a nice looking job :thumbup:
the older i get,the faster i was :lol:
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