How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
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How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
Have seen the threads about fitting a VFR tank, but that is to much hassle for the summer time.
I have heard that I can use a 19l Firestorm tank as opposed to the 16l on mine.
What does changing the tank involve?
Kev
I have heard that I can use a 19l Firestorm tank as opposed to the 16l on mine.
What does changing the tank involve?
Kev
VFR 800F tank to VTR1000
http://www.easternriders.net/vfr_vtr.htm
edit misread your question
First you've got to get hold of a 19L tank!
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... =tank+swap
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... =tank+swap
edit misread your question
First you've got to get hold of a 19L tank!
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... =tank+swap
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... =tank+swap
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Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
That VFR800 tank conversion looks like a dogs dinner!!!! wouldnt dream of going down that route!!! just my opinion though
Jim.

Jim.
Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
Good. Don't.Jim67 wrote:That VFR800 tank conversion looks like a dogs dinner!!!! wouldnt dream of going down that route!!! just my opinion though![]()
Jim.
Actually I agree and changed it back after the first ride out as it was too big. Loads of them done like that in the States though
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Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
Anyone got a pic?
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I've seen pics of a few VFR tank conversions but that one doesnt actually look that bad Chris.
I can understand why someone would want to. VTR tank range/s are rubbish.
I can understand why someone would want to. VTR tank range/s are rubbish.
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Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
I can't help wondering how feasible it would be to split a VFR and a VTR tank and put the top of the VFR on the VTR base.. But then I have had stupid ideas before...
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Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
Got a pic of both bottoms for us to look at the two different tanks that is. Other option is to slice up the stock tank weld a large strip shaped then weled in, but welding that thin is a art also smoothng out and spraying to make it look stock. Another alternative is to convert under the seat with a fuel cell one of those bag types or custom weld then have that piped into the main tank could be doable but you would loose luggage room. not that it was a great size anyway.
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Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
That one class good - someone should offer a service to do this. Customer supplies the tank and they do the rest. I would imagine once you had done a couple it would be quite easy.
Re: How do I fit a bigger tank to my Storm
I didn't think Pauls (Stratman) bike looked too bad either:-

For those who haven't seen Pauls work read all about it here:-
http://www.easternriders.net/vfr_vtr.htm
Chris.

For those who haven't seen Pauls work read all about it here:-
http://www.easternriders.net/vfr_vtr.htm
Chris.