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hey guys, what's involved with putting an IS tank on a standard? will it only fit with a stock seat? how many more miles will it get me? would it be 'better' to go with a belly tank? any other input, thanks ahead of time.
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Mario
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2012, 06:17:54 AM » |
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mario
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2012, 06:34:32 AM » |
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thanks jess.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2012, 07:31:31 AM » |
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I would get just under 190 miles to reserve on my IS. Was told, never did it myself, I could get 250 to empty.
If you mess with the fuel sending unit, it must be clocked back in the same correct way. This does not mean it is correct now, mine wasn't. The wires must be at the back of the tank, and it's a real pain to get it back in.
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2012, 12:08:18 PM » |
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hey guys, what's involved with putting an IS tank on a standard? will it only fit with a stock seat? how many more miles will it get me? would it be 'better' to go with a belly tank? any other input, thanks ahead of time. 1) Depends on whether you want to use the fuel gauge. If not, not much.
2) No. It will crunch the nose of the Standard saddle. Many saddles will fit, even those designed for the Standard that6 don't have a high nose.
3) Another couple of gallons worth.
4) Likely. The belly tank will give you another advantage and it will cost less.
Where are you going to ride that you need more than 180 miles range? (Purely a rhetorical question.) |
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mario
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2012, 01:25:05 PM » |
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hey willow,
i ran out of gas in west texas recently and i didn't care for that too much. i saw a modded IS tank for sale that has the same paint scheme as my 01 so it got me to thinking. but the sides are pulled in so the fuel area is made smaller and it defeats the purpose. and i was thinking as well, by the time i dinked with the seat and had to have the tank painted i would go the belly tank route....not as much moola. i was hoping the bellytank guy would be at inzane but he's not. thanks for the input.
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2012, 01:40:04 PM » |
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hey willow,
i ran out of gas in west texas recently and i didn't care for that too much. i saw a modded IS tank for sale that has the same paint scheme as my 01 so it got me to thinking. but the sides are pulled in so the fuel area is made smaller and it defeats the purpose. and i was thinking as well, by the time i dinked with the seat and had to have the tank painted i would go the belly tank route....not as much moola. i was hoping the bellytank guy would be at inzane but he's not. thanks for the input. R & M is out of Washington state. Arkansas would be a stretch for him. He has donated a prize in the past.
My understanding is that you can get the tank installed pretty easily. You will need to have the services of a good welder.
So when you ran out of gas in west Texas (been there) was it because you ran out of tank or because you ran out of reserve? The reason I ask is because adding the couple of gallons won't help you if you, like me, are accustomed to seeking fuel near the end of the tank. The reserve amount is the same in either (determined by the petcock). If the reserve range is too short for you, perhaps lengthening the tube on the petcock would be helpful. There are few places in CONUS that sixty miles wouldn't allow you to find fuel.
Incidentally, did you run out because you waited too long or because your riding partner disregarded your range?
Not looking for responses, just planting seeds for thought.
My advice: if you need the peace of mind, get the belly tank. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2012, 04:57:01 PM » |
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I found an IS tank in fast black. Lucky for me it was a take off at the stealer as it had a sharp edge at the nose. If you are riding a lot of highway it will be the best change you could make. 175 miles on the main at 70 mph. Love mine.
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Brian
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2012, 06:57:18 PM » |
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What is this belly tank you are talking about?
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mario
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2012, 08:07:24 PM » |
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What is this belly tank you are talking about?
http://www.rmworksinc.com/ |
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2012, 09:37:25 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2012, 04:59:30 AM » |
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Thanks Mario. A cool invention for the serious long distance rider. However, they would still need to pay attention to how far they have traveled. With 3 gallons and the reserve the driver that doesn't pay close attention could have the false sense of many more miles and still run out of gas. I am surprised there isn't a float switch in the belly tank that would be connected to a flashing warning light that could be added some where in plain veiw of the driver to remind them they have about 90 miles before sputtering out. Just my two cents. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2012, 11:59:44 AM » |
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Brian, the factory tank feeds the belly tank and the belly tank feeds the carburetors. When the belly tank runs dry, you still have reserve.
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2012, 07:21:58 PM » |
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Has anyone ever asked R&M if they could design and offer a fuel gauge as an option for the belly tank?
Fred.
Silly question. I sent an e-mail to R&M and will let you know what happens.
Fred (again).
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« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2012, 05:52:57 AM » |
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