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HI ALL .
I have a project in mind that's close to all our hearts
ie : tank range ! As some will know im in possession of
a HARRIS 24ltr fuel tank , my idea is to now get it copied
Fuel range is up to a staggering 150miles with one of
these beauties and to be honest I don't see why with
some delving on my part , why I cant find someone to
make some .
affordability is I guess down to interest so please let
me know your thoughts .
Material : well ...... I have given this some thought
and I don't see why we cant have them in CARBON FIBRE !
I already know someone who can make the internal
fuel resistant tank and im confident that I can find
someone to make the outer carbon tank .
SO . dependant on price being affordable
WHO WANTS ONE ??


YETI..
ps carbon Kevlar is possible too

Im defiantly interested in a larger tank, just depends on how much....

I like the idea of a bigger tank and also in carbon .
I'd have 1 without thinking about it

I'd have one but fear the price would be larger then I could justify


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I would have one

Would be awesome. Is carbon even legal for a bike tank?

LEGAL :
well ..... my view on this is that these
would be "not for road use" . and up to
the purchaser to use at there discretion .
My HARRIS tank is aluminium but carries
no marks or stickers to say if its tested
for use on the road .
I dare say there are many modified tanks
on the road that are untested but I can
assure you all parts will be checked for
there durability and will be made to the
very highest or standards .
I for one don't want any comeback or to
cause anyone who did decide to have one
any problems , just happy biking !

YETI ..

I am interested if the price isn't too scary... need to check it won't foul the flat bars on full lock though

I wouldn't want to be the owner of a faulty fuel tank who has to go to your customer complaints department.....

great idea tho, as everyone has said dependant on price......

size SIZE AND SHAPE :
My harris tank is an exploded version of the VTR tank
and therefore looks larger but also standard .
I have it on my road bike which has a fireblade front
end on it but I did use it on my standard bike and in
both cases had no and have no problems with any
clearance issues .
SIZE : now theres the thing ...... im contemplating
doing a few versions obviously the 24ltr as the extra fuel
it holds is the main advantage but im also thinking
about a smaller version , 19ltr and a 16ltr with cut
outs for using ram-air .

YETI ..

It would have a stainless steel fuel cell
with a 2 piece bonded carbon fibre outer
skin .
the fuel tap would be in the same position
as standard and the tank itself would have
been pressure tested .

agentpineapple wrote:I wouldn't want to be the owner of a faulty fuel tank who has to go to your customer complaints department.....

great idea tho, as everyone has said dependant on price......

Hahahah

An endurance tank would make a great bike almost perfect. I hate it's always me who first has to stop for fuel....

If the price is right, I'm definately interested in owning one!

no brainer , but like the rest depends on cost

Veturinkuljettaja wrote:An endurance tank would make a great bike almost perfect. I hate it's always me who first has to stop for fuel....

If the price is right, I'm definately interested in owning one!

You may be the first to stop but the rest of the group are also glad to give their numb bums a rest. And they still top up anyways.