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silver337
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« on: February 15, 2013, 11:49:30 AM »

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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2013, 12:29:04 PM »

Pretty cool! How much capacity did you end up with?
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2013, 01:30:42 PM »

Nice!!!

Glad you got the skills to do it.  cooldude

How does it look on the bike?
Any pics?
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2013, 02:23:10 PM »

Just got it back from the body shop couldn't wait to show you guys, will have pics of the bike later.
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2013, 04:44:19 PM »

Holy crap thats a whole lot of tank.  Or thats a really small shop stool. 
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2013, 06:52:15 PM »

Oh my, that tank looks really good...BUT...........it should have been painted black with red to better go along with my black fenders. angel Evil cooldude cooldude cooldude

Very nice job!!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2013, 10:29:24 AM »

Impressive.  Very industrious.  I'm guessing you used an english wheel or power planishing hammer to shape the metal.  Could do it the old way with dollies/hammers - body shop hand tools, but would take longer.  Curious what your capacity is now.  Gotta think it must be 10 gallons or so.  
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2013, 10:40:24 AM »

That tank looks real good although I imagine that there was some Bondo used in the process.
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2013, 01:40:04 PM »

I think you should start pool to guess at the final capacity!  cooldude

My guess is 12.5
Based on the fact the the added width is the full depth of the tank.

Nice work!

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« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2013, 03:42:16 PM »

The tank holds 10.5 gallons without filling it to the brim.
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« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2013, 06:04:11 PM »

I want one for my Trike.     Don't really like stoping every 100 to 120 miles for fuel. crazy2 crazy2
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« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2013, 08:39:32 AM »

How much did they charge to do this?
Are they willing to do more?
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« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2013, 10:52:17 AM »

.......enuf gas there for a full 6 HydroLok...Haw!!
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« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2013, 02:45:18 PM »

The Interstate tank was 450.00, welding 500, bodywork and graphics 1270.00. Not the cheap way to go but I love the way it looks on the bike. I'll post pictures today.
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2013, 07:30:41 PM »

Any pics yet?
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« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2013, 07:56:20 PM »

There is a new thread with pics. Looks good.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,52402.0.html
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« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2014, 09:37:10 AM »

There is a new thread with pics. Looks good.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,52402.0.html



Damn, I want one for MGM.   100 miles to reserve just doesn't cut it currently.

Yes, I know it is a Trike now.
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« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2014, 05:33:04 PM »

Hey RJ,is there room under your trike for belly tank?I've had mine a couple years now and I really love it.
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« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2014, 05:42:46 AM »

I have the same problem with my hack IS.  The sidecar rig uses more fuel than a trike.  I cannot use the belly tank, because the mounts for the hack go right where the tank goes.  Cry

So, I am looking for fuel BEFORE 100 miles, if running 70+ on the Interstate.  Slower riding is a huge improvement, but still uses a lot of fuel.

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« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2014, 05:54:49 AM »

Is that brazed, togather? 
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« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2014, 03:48:26 PM »

MP. Could a belly tank or larger similar design be mounted under the hack, or in the mounting arms running between the Valk and Hack?  I've only seen a Ural up close with the hack and that owner had more crap than you could imagine squirreled onto/into/around that thing.
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« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2014, 05:52:50 PM »

MP. Could a belly tank or larger similar design be mounted under the hack, or in the mounting arms running between the Valk and Hack?  I've only seen a Ural up close with the hack and that owner had more crap than you could imagine squirreled onto/into/around that thing.

I have thought of that.  But, have not come up with anything that still looks good, at least on a Valk.  Who cares on a Ural!  LOL

I kind of like the tanks that one can mount on the rack on the trunk. Then, can feed by gravity.  But, I like using the trunk for my billfold, glasses, and such.  And, with a full 3 gallon tank of fuel on the trunk, don't think I can then fold it forward.  Don't think the rear seat would allow it.

Have thought of the trunk on the hack, and use a lift pump.  But, with two of us going on 10 day trips, I hate losing the space.

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« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2014, 06:04:31 PM »

Not sure how the hack goes together/mounts, but my first thought was a small pancake type tank underneath with a lift pump.  Just throwing things at the wall to see if anything will stick for ya.   
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« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2014, 06:06:10 PM »

Appreciate it.  Not a lot of room.  Want it to be removeable quickly, as it is now.

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« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2014, 06:27:27 PM »

It's been 5 years and 50k miles with no problem. With the belly tank it holds 8.3 gal. and that is just about perfect.
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« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2014, 06:56:15 PM »

I have the same problem with my hack IS.  The sidecar rig uses more fuel than a trike.  I cannot use the belly tank, because the mounts for the hack go right where the tank goes.  Cry

So, I am looking for fuel BEFORE 100 miles, if running 70+ on the Interstate.  Slower riding is a huge improvement, but still uses a lot of fuel.

MP
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« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2014, 07:02:52 PM »

I have the same problem with my hack IS.  The sidecar rig uses more fuel than a trike.  I cannot use the belly tank, because the mounts for the hack go right where the tank goes.  Cry

So, I am looking for fuel BEFORE 100 miles, if running 70+ on the Interstate.  Slower riding is a huge improvement, but still uses a lot of fuel.

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My wife has different ideas!  LOL

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