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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:50 am
by Pete.L
Some of the early owners used to put VFR750 tanks on.
They had a much greater range. Only problem in my eyes was it wasn't that good a fit and it looked a bit bulbous.
These days I'm ready to get off for a quick stretch after a 100 miles anyway so it doesn't matter
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:57 am
by sniffipn
sniffipn wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:46 am
tony.mon wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:52 pm
MacV2 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:21 am
I did that when I rode to south of France last year on the 2. Brimmed it, then left it in the sun outside the services. Came out to find quite a puddle underneath it because the sun had caused the cold fuel to expand and run out of the overflow tube...
google
high on the first page of results
like an overflow, or secret reserve tank
being slightly silly .....
i may have seen reference in this forum to a carbon fibre tank. i'll look later. what of a carbon carbuncle/colostomy bag - to increase tank capacity?
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:59 am
by MacV2
Pete.L wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:50 am
Some of the early owners used to put VFR750 tanks on.
They had a much greater range. Only problem in my eyes was it wasn't that good a fit and it looked a bit bulbous.
These days I'm ready to get off for a quick stretch after a 100 miles anyway so it doesn't matter
Medical term for that is... OGS...
'Old Git Syndrome.'
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:04 am
by sniffipn
Pete.L wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:50 am
These days I'm ready to get off for a quick stretch after a 100 miles anyway so it doesn't matter
Medical term for that is... OGS...
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and to find the nearest toilet - arent supermarkets useful
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:30 am
by Pete.L
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:44 pm
by tony.mon
But aren't the hot air hand dryers in services lovely in winter while you're there.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:28 pm
by bazza696
That's why I have heated bike gear
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:30 pm
by Wicky
sniffipn wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:36 am
why is the tank so small?
is there scope for an enterprising person to enlarge it?
any skilled fabricators, sheet metal people and welders on here?
has anyone invested in an aluminium special - the tank shop, or similar - or does the extra weight cause other problems?
Options are: 19L 01–05 later model tank (you'll need to find one and a few bits and mod the fuel gauge)
VFR tank (ugly but practical - needs a hammer to get it to fit)
Carry a 5L petrol can in a tankbag when ranging far (cheap and practical)
Refueling while on the move >
https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/01/17/vide ... ling-move/
25L tank mobile petrol tanker mod >
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=25988
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:22 pm
by fabiostar
kinda on the subject of tanks.. i looked at mine, then i looked some more at it
... oh god here we go again this winter
... time i ripped into the spare tank i have to go for the endurance race look....
it has to happen..
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:45 pm
by StormyRob
That poor tank
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:54 pm
by sniffipn
thanks for doing the search - suggesting options and providing the links.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:32 pm
by fabiostar
StormyRob wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:45 pm
That poor tank
pass me the grinder
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:34 pm
by tony.mon
fabiostar wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:32 pm
StormyRob wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 8:45 pm
That poor tank
pass me the grinder app
Ah, well, I'll take your mind off running out of fuel, I suppose.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 8:42 am
by fabiostar
Ah, well, I'll take your mind off running out of fuel, I suppose.
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now would i do that lol
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 2:44 pm
by tony.mon
Didn't spot the subtle quote change then...
