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« on: March 10, 2010, 03:45:31 PM » |
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My friend found a guy selling a custom made carbon fiber tank for the Valkyrie. Anyone ever heard of this?
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2010, 04:05:14 PM » |
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A couple of folks have had these. They seem to be prone to cracks over time. About 9 gallons as I remember. I've crossed the country 5 times with a standard tank and have had no problems. Except that one time, but my buddy had a tow strap and we were in sight of Roswell, NM. Had the needles set too rich.
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2010, 04:13:00 PM » |
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He said this one was 8 gallons. Kind of tempting but I dont want to have any issues with leaking. Not sure what other issues could pop up like the seat fitting.
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 04:29:39 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2010, 04:35:07 PM » |
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Think about an R&R belly tank, they work well and are fairly inexpensive.
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 05:15:52 PM » |
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My friend found a guy selling a custom made carbon fiber tank for the Valkyrie. Anyone ever heard of this?
Here are a couple of old pics of the Carbon fiber supertank I had.   I enjoyed the supertank while I had it. They develop pin holes that allow enough gas to leak out to bubble the paint and then it gets worse. I sent mine back to Advanced Composites Engineering to be resealed but when I got it back I decided that even my original std. tank was big enough for me 99 percent of the time. I liked the look as much as anything,it stood out around other Valks but I was looking at another 3 color paint job so after ACE resealed it I sold it to Mike @ Valkyrie Bling & More with full disclosure about the tanks history. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2010, 05:55:46 PM » |
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First time I've seen this tank.
I already have the belly tank.
What a combo those two would make.
12 gallons total.
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2010, 06:46:39 PM » |
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it leaked and didn't get full refund afterall. it will make your bike top heavy too. i'd go with i/s tank if i had to do it again....buyer's beware.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2010, 07:49:19 PM » |
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First time I've seen this tank.
I already have the belly tank.
What a combo those two would make.
12 gallons total.
Let's see...12 gallons x 35 MPG = 420 miles. 420 ÷ 70 MPH = 6 hours between pee & food breaks. Now...5 gallons x 35 ÷ 70 = 2½ hours maximum to relief. I think I'll stick to my Tourer tank at least until I get an Ultimate seat.  |
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Big Mike
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2010, 05:28:55 PM » |
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I have some people working on a 8-9 gallon fuelTtank. It will not be prone to leaks as the old carbon fiber tanks, simply due to new technology. I am hoping to introduce one or two at INZANE. They should be around the $600 - $700 range. These new tanks will be able to use the existing cap and ring. It iwll also accomodate the sending unit for the Interstate. We are also working on a newly designed side cover. It will be a 2 piece set eliminating the need for the tabs on the center that seem to break all the time. Again, I am hoping to introduce samples at Inzane, I need to make sure that they are right.
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BF
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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 01:39:08 PM » |
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You got a web site to check on your future products?
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 08:13:38 PM » |
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Oops.....nevermind.  |
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