How much bigger,gallons wise, is an IS tank?

[BigChris99]

I probably should know this, but I don't. I will find an IS tank one of these days for my standard. I'd like to know how much more gas an IS tank will hold vs. my stock tank.

[Pete]

About 1.5 gallons (US)

[John Schmidt]

I/S = 6.9
Std. & Tourer = 5.3
Like he said above, 1.5...1.6 gals.

[BigChris99]

Thank you. That's what I thought, just wasn't sure.

[Red Diamond]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

[Otus]

Hell, I'd like the interstate and the belly tank. I could make it back and forth to work all week on one fill up.

[R J]

It makes a hell of a difference if yiu are pulling a Trike kit.

I go to reserve EVERY 100 miles.

Don't make much headway that way.   It's like 2 miles forward and then a mile backward.

[gordonv]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

Only you can answer that for yourself. I noticed that most town, and therefore gas, is about 100 KM apart in BC. So with my Valk, I was able to go 189 miles to reserve, means I can drive approx. 3 hrs before I need to look for gas. But my ACE and GW seem to be about 130 miles to needing gas, so when I was driving around, in the US and home, I needed to gas up every 1 1/2 hrs, or every town.

What will happen if/when I go out on some of those lonely roads I hear about in the US? Carry spare fuel?

[Jess from VA]

I love the legs on my interstates.  (220 to reserve, more often than not; and with lousy cornhole gas)

I don't really need it in the East, but I am always glad to have it.  And I rarely even need to worry about it, and that's nice too. 

And the cost of an IS tank will always be deferred by the sale of your std tank, no?

[98valk]

7 gals can be put into the I/S tank no problem except u can't let it sit in the sun with that level, u have to ride it to reduce the level. IMO the I/S size tank is the size that should have been put on the std/tourers as it just looks right. I have an I/S tank on my std/tourer too me it was well worth it.

[old2soon]

I bought an I/S.  Came with the I/S tank.  Just sayin!!  RIDE SAFE

[BigChris99]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

I'm thinking  yes it is. I ride 80 miles round trip on my commute. That extra gallon and a half would let me do two trips easily instead of  getting gas every trip and a half. I deliver gas  for a living all night long, I HATE stopping for gas on the way home when I'm tired more often than I need too. It would also extend the touring range too. Another good reason.

[BigChris99]

Hell, I'd like the interstate and the belly tank. I could make it back and forth to work all week on one fill up.

This would be the ultimate setup! 

[BF]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

It would if you see a sign that says.......Next gas 200 miles.

[Red Diamond]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

I'm thinking  yes it is. I ride 80 miles round trip on my commute. That extra gallon and a half would let me do two trips easily instead of  getting gas every trip and a half. I deliver gas  for a living all night long, I HATE stopping for gas on the way home when I'm tired more often than I need too. It would also extend the touring range too. Another good reason.

Chris99, I agree since you use your bike for commuting, that does make for less time to stop and refill during commutes to work. As the other Chris pointed out, the I/S can range from 200 to 220 miles before hitting reserve. On longer trips that I have taken, I can't think of anywhere that I have travelled in the U.S. where there wasn't gas for 200 miles. Is it worth it on longer trips, no it's not worth it because on long trips if you can sit on that bike for 200+ miles at a time, then to praise you son, this 70 year old butt doesn't want to do that, nor is it good sense riding.

[BigChris99]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

It would if you see a sign that says.......Next gas 200 miles.

Stunning Valk BF.

[Wewaman]

ditto to what bigchris said BF.  I am not a big fan of the studs but  I commented to my son earlier today about how well they flow over your bike.  By the way what kind of saddle bags are those I would like a leather looking hard bag for my standard.

[Skinhead]

Only problem is when you ride with std/tourers, you stop when they need to.

[Paxton]

Skinhead;
You already got the answer to your original question.

For me, is it worth to make the swap and dish out the extra doe?

Everyone has provided good thoughts about the advantages of the I/S Tank. 
Increasing the range between fill ups is great... 

However, my reason has not to do with range or no other rationale other that it looks freakin' AWESOME!
For me, when installed on a Standard or Tourer it looks even better than in the I/S!

[R J]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

I'm thinking  yes it is. I ride 80 miles round trip on my commute. That extra gallon and a half would let me do two trips easily instead of  getting gas every trip and a half. I deliver gas  for a living all night long, I HATE stopping for gas on the way home when I'm tired more often than I need too. It would also extend the touring range too. Another good reason.

Chris99, I agree since you use your bike for commuting, that does make for less time to stop and refill during commutes to work. As the other Chris pointed out, the I/S can range from 200 to 220 miles before hitting reserve. On longer trips that I have taken, I can't think of anywhere that I have travelled in the U.S. where there wasn't gas for 200 miles. Is it worth it on longer trips, no it's not worth it because on long trips if you can sit on that bike for 200+ miles at a time, then to praise you son, this 70 year old butt doesn't want to do that, nor is it good sense riding.

I'll bet you have never rode US50 in Nevada & California.

If not, put it on your bucket list.  Good ride.

[fordmano]

Thats what I have I/S with a belly tank! Good stuff.
Now I am not the first guy needing fuel and I can just about all week to work and back.
I installed my own belly tank on my I/S and also installed two on standards for two friends no problems no issues.

Hell, I'd like the interstate and the belly tank. I could make it back and forth to work all week on one fill up.

This would be the ultimate setup! 

[Bighead]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

I'm thinking  yes it is. I ride 80 miles round trip on my commute. That extra gallon and a half would let me do two trips easily instead of  getting gas every trip and a half. I deliver gas  for a living all night long, I HATE stopping for gas on the way home when I'm tired more often than I need too. It would also extend the touring range too. Another good reason.

Chris99, I agree since you use your bike for commuting, that does make for less time to stop and refill during commutes to work. As the other Chris pointed out, the I/S can range from 200 to 220 miles before hitting reserve. On longer trips that I have taken, I can't think of anywhere that I have travelled in the U.S. where there wasn't gas for 200 miles. Is it worth it on longer trips, no it's not worth it because on long trips if you can sit on that bike for 200+ miles at a time, then to praise you son, this 70 year old butt doesn't want to do that, nor is it good sense riding.

I'll bet you have never rode US50 in Nevada & California.

If not, put it on your bucket list.  Good ride.

Amen RJ hwy 50 is awesome but lonely. There are actually signs that say US 50 the loneliest hwy in America.

[R J]

Thoughts, mine only. Is it really worth it to spend 4-600 dollars to be able to buy 1.6 gals more fuel?

I'm thinking  yes it is. I ride 80 miles round trip on my commute. That extra gallon and a half would let me do two trips easily instead of  getting gas every trip and a half. I deliver gas  for a living all night long, I HATE stopping for gas on the way home when I'm tired more often than I need too. It would also extend the touring range too. Another good reason.

Chris99, I agree since you use your bike for commuting, that does make for less time to stop and refill during commutes to work. As the other Chris pointed out, the I/S can range from 200 to 220 miles before hitting reserve. On longer trips that I have taken, I can't think of anywhere that I have travelled in the U.S. where there wasn't gas for 200 miles. Is it worth it on longer trips, no it's not worth it because on long trips if you can sit on that bike for 200+ miles at a time, then to praise you son, this 70 year old butt doesn't want to do that, nor is it good sense riding.

I'll bet you have never rode US50 in Nevada & California.

If not, put it on your bucket list.  Good ride.

Amen RJ hwy 50 is awesome but lonely. There are actually signs that say US 50 the loneliest hwy in America.

You hit the nail on the head Bro.    It is a beautiful ride, with lots of pull off like stops.   

[BigChris99]

RJ...... So funny you brought up Nevada. I live in southern California so Nevada is literally my backyard. That is another reason I want more fuel capacity on my Valk. I want to explore that state. I  want to get away from people. I drive the crowded SoCal freeways and deliver gas to crowded connivence stores for a living. Enough people. I want wide open spaces. I want to go see them on my Valkyrie. She needs more range. I think it would be money well spent.

[old2soon]

EVERY time I've trucked U S 50 it was an experience.  You get up on some of the rise's I swear if you look hard enough you can see dinosaurs!! You CAN see what the forces have done to shape that ancient land. Some of the turn outs R J is speaking of I've found fossil's of sea life. I've also been fortunate enough to watch Navy fighter aircraft on rocket and bomb runs out there. Their range is east of Fallon NV. And you can also see some of the graffiti that SOME idjits feel they need to leave out there in the wilderness.  RIDE SAFE.

[Red Diamond]

[/quote]

I'll bet you have never rode US50 in Nevada & California.

If not, put it on your bucket list.  Good ride.
[/quote]

Don't bother making that bet, because I have, from its beginning in Sacramento to the intersection of I-15 in Utah, down to I-70 to see Glenwood Canyon. It is on my bucket list as a motorcycle tour, but for now the trip with my wife in the car was just as satisfying.

[R J]

In a cage, you only got to see about 1/2 of the countryside.

I cruised it in a Cruiser, and also on a motor for about 4 years.

It was one of my roads to patrol daily.

From Sac to US 89, up to Truckee and to the top of Donner, and on into Sacramento..

[Red Diamond]

In a cage, you only got to see about 1/2 of the countryside.

I cruised it in a Cruiser, and also on a motor for about 4 years.

It was one of my roads to patrol daily.

From Sac to US 89, up to Truckee and to the top of Donner, and on into Sacramento..

Thanks RJ, I probably passed you a few times, I lived in San Francisco for 16 years, know all about those roads. Used to travel to Reno, Tahoe and Carson City, camp in the mountains, always loved Yosemite and Calaveras Big Trees.

[R J]

In a cage, you only got to see about 1/2 of the countryside.

I cruised it in a Cruiser, and also on a motor for about 4 years.

It was one of my roads to patrol daily.

From Sac to US 89, up to Truckee and to the top of Donner, and on into Sacramento..

Thanks RJ, I probably passed you a few times, I lived in San Francisco for 16 years, know all about those roads. Used to travel to Reno, Tahoe and Carson City, camp in the mountains, always loved Yosemite and Calaveras Big Trees.

All the time I lived in CA, no matter what part of the state I was assigned, we had a 10 acre place just outside of Grass Valley.

[Hoser]

I have a nifty gallon gas can shaped to fit in a saddle bag that I travel with on solo rides. Also when riding with an Interstate or other bikes that have a longer range than me. I have needed it a few times, namely mostly the rez from Rapid City to US183.  The Indian store halfway across is not always open.  Even dumped it in a fellow rider's tank that was stranded a couple times.
Hoser 

[MP]

I have added bags, trunk, lots of things to my 97 purple std.  I also put on a IS tank.  If I had to start taking things off, the IS tank would be absolutely the LAST thing I would remove!

It looks awesome on the bike.  The bigger tank looks freaking great.

I also live in western ND.  Stations can be far between.  I have gone on reserve at 74 miles a number of times when I had the std. tank on.  I would have been on the side of the road BEFORE 100 miles!  Now, that is running fast, windy conditions.  But, out here, that is quite often.

Your results may vary!  LOL

MP

[Hoser]

Ain't that the truth, it do get windy on the great plains.    Hoser

[Bighead]

In a cage, you only got to see about 1/2 of the countryside.

I cruised it in a Cruiser, and also on a motor for about 4 years.

It was one of my roads to patrol daily.

From Sac to US 89, up to Truckee and to the top of Donner, and on into Sacramento..

Thanks RJ, I probably passed you a few times, I lived in San Francisco for 16 years, know all about those roads. Used to travel to Reno, Tahoe and Carson City, camp in the mountains, always loved Yosemite and Calaveras Big Trees.

All the time I lived in CA, no matter what part of the state I was assigned, we had a 10 acre place just outside of Grass Valley.

Damn Small country I have never lived in CA but my wife is from there and her Dad lives in Downieville.I know the Grass valley area well. My summer trip in 2013 that is where we rode to from here in Alabama, some great riding in the Sierra's.

[YoungPUP]

If the I/s tank just won't be enough there was a post on here  last year ( I think) about someone that had the metal work done to add 3 (?) gallons to the I/s tank. (Thought I had bookmarked it, I'll try to find it)  Do that then add your belly tank.

[R J]

If the I/s tank just won't be enough there was a post on here  last year ( I think) about someone that had the metal work done to add 3 (?) gallons to the I/s tank. (Thought I had bookmarked it, I'll try to find it)  Do that then add your belly tank.

Hey Pup, are you referring to the one across the pond?

If so that wouldn't be too cost  effective, would it?

1. Shipping across the pond.
2. Cost of modification.
3. Shipping back across the pond
4. Paint work.

That sounds expensive.

[YoungPUP]

It might have been RJ. The thing that's killing me is that I can even remember the end paint job was red but I cannot for the life of me find that darn thread....

[YoungPUP]

Ha! Found it!! That was a lucky guess!
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,52138.0.html

[Farther]

I have needed it a few times, namely mostly the rez from Rapid City to US183.  The Indian store halfway across is not always open.  Hoser

That is why I installed the R&M belly tank before going back to the Res in South Dakota for my 40th high school reunion in 2000.  Although I did find more gas stations on the Res than when I left it in 1970.

[BigChris99]

So, if I'm reading this right, an Interstate tank on a standard makes an already badass cruiser look...dare I say it, even more badass?   

[MP]

So, if I'm reading this right, an Interstate tank on a standard makes an already badass cruiser look...dare I say it, even more badass?   

YES!