8 Gallon Gas Tank ?

[Big Tom 10628]

Who made an 8 Gal tank for Valks ? On AZ C/L

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mpo/5756822290.html

[John Schmidt]

One outfit used to make a 10 gal. tank as I recall, wasn't a steel tank and developed leakage problems so wasn't a big hit. As for a steel tank, various owners over the years have modified the I/S tank by adding an extra strip of metal down the middle to gain more volume. To my knowledge, they were personal custom jobs for their own use but I don't recall a company actually producing them. I'm sure someone will chime in with more info on it.

Keep in mind the I/S tank is already 7 gals.

[Rams]

When I wanted greater fuel capacity, I changed my Standard tank to an Interstate tank and then added a R&M Belly Tank.   I now start off with 10 gallons on board.   If that much gas doesn't wear your ass out, nutt'n will. 

[Gryphon Rider]

I suspect it's a regular IS tank, and the seller is misremembering the capacity.

[Gavin_Sons]

I suspect it's a regular IS tank, and the seller is misremembering the capacity.

He says no dents. so that tells me it is metal. the big tanks were made of fiberglass if i recall correctly.

[MP]

When I wanted greater fuel capacity, I changed my Standard tank to an Interstate tank and then added a R&M Belly Tank.   I now start off with 10 gallons on board.   If that much gas doesn't wear your ass out, nutt'n will. 

I REALLY wish I could do that to my sidecar rig.  It is an IS, but at interstate speeds, 65-70, it gets, at most, 20 mpg!

But, the cross member support for the sidecar goes right thru where the R&M tank would go!   

MP

[desertrefugee]

Been looking at this thing.  Emailed him (he's close to me).  I don't think it's an IS tank.  The profile isn't right.   Besides, he called it an 8 gallon "peanut" tank.

Sheesh.

[F-six]

When I wanted greater fuel capacity, I changed my Standard tank to an Interstate tank and then added a R&M Belly Tank.   I now start off with 10 gallons on board.   If that much gas doesn't wear your ass out, nutt'n will. 

I REALLY wish I could do that to my sidecar rig.  It is an IS, but at interstate speeds, 65-70, it gets, at most, 20 mpg!

But, the cross member support for the sidecar goes right thru where the R&M tank would go!   

MP

You probably thought about this a hundreds times, but isn't there any room in the sidecar to make a secondary tank?

[G-Man]

It's an Interstate tank.  He's wrong on the capacity, but it definitely is an Interstate state.

[Rams]

When I wanted greater fuel capacity, I changed my Standard tank to an Interstate tank and then added a R&M Belly Tank.   I now start off with 10 gallons on board.   If that much gas doesn't wear your ass out, nutt'n will.  

I REALLY wish I could do that to my sidecar rig.  It is an IS, but at interstate speeds, 65-70, it gets, at most, 20 mpg!

But, the cross member support for the sidecar goes right thru where the R&M tank would go!  

MP

For the life of me, I can't remember his name but, there's a gent from Arkansas that rides a yellow GW that has a Pony Keg (an aluminum beer keg) made into a gas tank.   I tried to buy it but, it wasn't for sale.   His son rides a Valkyrie and they both come to Valkyrie events.   Thinking it held five gallons.   As I remember, it mounted where a trunk would go.   I thought it looked very cool.   My only issue with it is, that's putting another 50 or so pounds up high.   Really shouldn't be a problem, heck most folks put that much or more in Trunks but, I like the lower CG my belly tank provides over that option.    But, with a side car, it should work well.

Ron

[Rams]

Bump for a good non-political topic...

[gordonv]

Add changed, looks like with help it's been figured out. 97 Tourer.

Also rotors. Good price for them all.

[desertrefugee]

Went and looked at this monstrosity.  Good thing he was only 10 minutes away.  POS.  Standard/Tourer tank.   Been badly damaged and terribly repaired.  The bottom side is downright scary.  I'd be surprised if it even holds gas.

...but I did make a deal with him on some Kuryakyn tranny covers.  Never really wanted to splash the cash on a set - until today.  Right side installed already.   Left will be later - after dinner.   The finish is nice.  Too bad the underlying metal isn't as straight as it "could have been".

<<EDIT:  I guess he changed the ad after we spoke.  Heck of a nice guy.>>

[f6john]

   To clarify for those who are interested, This is a 9 gallon carbon fiber tank produced by Advanced Composites Engineering in California.





   Don't have too many pics of the tank as I sold it quite a few years ago.

[Rams]

  To clarify for those who are interested, This is a 9 gallon carbon fiber tank produced by Advanced Composites Engineering in California.





  Don't have too many pics of the tank as I sold it quite a few years ago.

That's a beautiful motorcycle, looks to be low mileage and well cared for.  

Is that Bon Jovi or Hank Williams Jr. sitting on it?    

[f6john]

Close,,,,,,,,,,,,,Elvis

[Jess from VA]

[MP]

When I wanted greater fuel capacity, I changed my Standard tank to an Interstate tank and then added a R&M Belly Tank.   I now start off with 10 gallons on board.   If that much gas doesn't wear your ass out, nutt'n will.  

I REALLY wish I could do that to my sidecar rig.  It is an IS, but at interstate speeds, 65-70, it gets, at most, 20 mpg!

But, the cross member support for the sidecar goes right thru where the R&M tank would go!  

MP

For the life of me, I can't remember his name but, there's a gent from Arkansas that rides a yellow GW that has a Pony Keg (an aluminum beer keg) made into a gas tank.   I tried to buy it but, it wasn't for sale.   His son rides a Valkyrie and they both come to Valkyrie events.   Thinking it held five gallons.   As I remember, it mounted where a trunk would go.   I thought it looked very cool.   My only issue with it is, that's putting another 50 or so pounds up high.   Really shouldn't be a problem, heck most folks put that much or more in Trunks but, I like the lower CG my belly tank provides over that option.    But, with a side car, it should work well.

Ron

Yeah, there are other options.  I have looked at them, but, for now, just stop sooner!  Thanks, guys.

[RDAbull]

Looks fun but why would I need a 8 gallon tank when I've only got a 4 gallon ass?

[Gryphon Rider]

Hey, I have a picture like that!  I can't figure why my wife doesn't like the pic, though. 

[Jess from VA]

   

[Rams]

Looks fun but why would I need a 8 gallon tank when I've only got a 4 gallon ass?

Well, there is that.    I have been known to pull over on the side of a deserted stretch of road to alleviate some problems...........

But have you considered that you don't have to use the whole 8 gallons before stopping?
I carry more fuel on board than most and yet stop when riding with others and normally top off, I also ride until my bladder tells me I need to stop (which is normally before I get anywhere near reserve but, I'm also not one that likes to run out of fuel.   Ever had to walk a distance, buy a fuel can and walk back or push a Valkyrie to a fuel station?    I know, never happens to a attentive rider....

I normally start off with a full fuel tank and enjoy the ride.   I stop when I want or need to but, I haven't needed to stop for fuel since I increased the fuel capacity of my fat gal.   Having the additional fuel capacity simply makes the ride more enjoyable and less worrisome about where that next fuel stop is.   The vast majority of my fuel stops when riding with others is because they need fuel, not because I do.   I usually top off while they are filling up.

[ridingron]

But have you considered that you don't have to use the whole 8 gallons before stopping?   

Every time this comes up, that's my question. Also, you don't have to fill it all the way up.  My thought is the only time you have too much gasoline is when you're on fire.

[ridingron]

Ii don't see the tank fill cover. How did you fill it? They still in business?

[Willow]

Too much gas?

Gasoline weighs roughly seven pounds per gallon?  The impact of rider weight to horsepower is estimated to be one horsepower per seven pounds.  The weight on a Valkyrie tank is all up high.

If I thought I needed eight gallons (I don't) I'd lean toward a belly tank rather than an eight or ten gallon tank up top.

I do like my Interstate with the Interstate tank.  I have no desire to put such a tank on my Standard.   

[Rams]

Too much gas?

Gasoline weighs roughly seven pounds per gallon?  The impact of rider weight to horsepower is estimated to be one horsepower per seven pounds.  The weight on a Valkyrie tank is all up high.

If I thought I needed eight gallons (I don't) I'd lean toward a belly tank rather than an eight or ten gallon tank up top.

I do like my Interstate with the Interstate tank.  I have no desire to put such a tank on my Standard.  

Precisely, my Standard has an Interstate tank and a belly tank.   It's a choice I made, may not be right for everyone.   But, as I said earlier, the additional gallons/weight is no where near the weight I've seen folks stuff into their trunks.   All depends on your priorities.  

Edited:  I only have one Valkyrie, I can only ride one at a time.   I know, I'm limited.............  But, I do the best I can with what I've got.   

Ride safe and arrive alive.  

[John Schmidt]

Hey, I have a picture like that!  I can't figure why my wife doesn't like the pic, though. 

Me neither. If you're like me, at least I have something that's paid for. 

[ridingron]

If I thought I needed eight gallons (I don't) I'd lean toward a belly tank rather than an eight or ten gallon tank up top. 

If you put the R&M belly tank on, you get an extra 3 gal. Plus, as you use the gas, the top heavy weight starts disappearing. If you stay with the regular tank total with 3 gal.in the belly tank and ~2 gal. in the regular tank, Just about all your top heavy weight goes away.  I have liked extra gas on board for the last few years. I pulled into a gas station in the middle of nowhere NM and put 7.3 gal of gas into a 7.4 tank (Honda ST1100). This was after running 40-45 mph the last hour in an attempt to extend my mpg. When I got home, my first project was installing the aux. tank (3.5 gal.).

When I'm around town riding, I throw some gas in the tank when it gets low. I have a gas gauge and it works . 

Everyone can choose the amount of gas they run with. We still have that choice don't we?