Belly Tank

[tdyeager]

  Hi All! I'm new to the site. Got my 1st valkyrie last summer, a '98 tourer, also have a Rocket 3 classic. wondering if anyone can give me some info on these so called belly tanks i've heard about. Can't seem to find out much about them.
  I was looking for a few more miles between gas stops. Love the Bike, but used to getting at least 150 miles between gas stops. Any info would be appreciated!
  Thanks, Yeags   

[Bone]

Welcome
Have you looked around yet ? At the top of the page is a search bar. Shop Talk can answer a lot of questions or click this link. http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/
My 98 Tourer goes on reserve around 130 miles unless I'm running 70's then the mpg drops.

I will look for a link to the one company that sells the Belly Tank. I'm sure someone has the link or name of the company. Found it on our Homepage.

http://www.rmworksinc.com/

[tdyeager]

 Thanks Bone! I have only looked at tech & General posts, I'll keep looking. Wouldn't want one if it changed the looks much.
 Ya, i put about 3500 mi. on a trip last summer & found that hard extended riding really lowers the milage. I can learn to live w/it. I think I hit reserve once at around 85 miles, which got my attention. I don't think my rocket ever got less than 125 miles before hitting fuel lite, but then I've still got 1.5 gallons. No Matter I Love the Valkyrie anyway!!! 

[Bone]

Two summers ago I ran out of gas in New Mexico east of Albuquerque. Didn't think much about the "High Wind Area" signs in the desert. Found out real quick what that does to the mpg of a Valkyrie. Luckily I was a mile from gas and a young man drove me there and back.

[Farther]

I have the R&M belly tank and so far it has worked out well.  The weak link in the system is the fuel pump but other than that I think the tank is very well thought out, designed and constructed.  http://www.rmworksinc.com/Information.html

[Dougs2000IS]

I know that interstate tanks are expensive, but check it out at pinwall. You might be able to get a bigger tank and save the hassles of a fuel pump. IMO. I get a little over 200 miles before I have to fill up.

[WarrenK]

I put the belly tank on over 3 years ago, no problems.  It is well made, and nice to have the extra fuel!  I have put lots of miles on lots of cars with electric fuel pumps- never had a problem with a fuel pump.  Just saying, not so sure this is a weak point.  I tell people that I have an extra fuel tank, and ask them if they can find it- most of the time, they cant until I point it out. RM Works is very good to deal with, have a great product that cost$ less than an interstate tank.  Interstate tank usually needs paint, costs lot$, and you only get 1 extra gallon. 

For me, belly tank is the only way to go!     

[rhinor61]

I have to agree about the value of belly tank... Its very well constructed and the installation documentation was great...

I too look at installing the Interstate tank, but after making the purchase of a used black Interstate tank, decide to get the belly tank and installed it myself last winter.

2 huge advantages... no risk of hydro-lock and since the stock tank will feed fuel to belly tank, the bikes center gravity improves.

1 draw back I found is changing the rear tire, I have to remove the final drive too because the swing arm travel is reduced when dropping the back tire off.

But I  can go 230+ miles before I even think about fuel doing a 3 1/2 hour ride straight thru without having to stop....



 


John
modesto, ca