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fuel tank
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:12 am
by AUST RIDER
Hi guys I would like to put on a lager fuel tank on my 93 vs 1400 .
Any suggestions ? I live in Western Australia and going for country rides it can get up 300km between fuel stations.
Re: fuel tank
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:45 am
by Lechy
Other than getting a body shop to widen it there isn't much else you can do except strap a jerry can to your sissy bar.
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Re: fuel tank
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:55 pm
by Prodigal_Sun
http://www.coyote-gear.com/fuel-tanks.html used to sell an 8" and I think a 6" diameter tank that fit under the oil radiator, but it doesn't look like they stock them anymore.
Re: fuel tank
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 10:27 pm
by FallenAngel
AUST RIDER wrote:Hi guys I would like to put on a lager fuel tank on my 93 vs 1400 .
Any suggestions ? I live in Western Australia and going for country rides it can get up 300km between fuel stations.
Here is another source
http://www.aluminumgastanks.net/
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/79 ... -6-gallons
Here is an Australian outfit
Collapsible Fuel Bladder
http://www.motorcyclejazz.com/Liquid_Co ... ladder.htm
http://www.liquidcontainment.com.au/cat ... Motor-Bike
Re: fuel tank
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:09 am
by reiobard
I like the idea for placement, but doesn't the fuel tank need to be above the carbs for it to gravity feed the fuel? or is this strictly to carry additional fuel to fill the main tank if you run out? I would love to have a larger tank, but would prefer it to be plumbed into the fuel system.
Re: fuel tank
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2018 9:16 am
by Prodigal_Sun
reiobard wrote:
I like the idea for placement, but doesn't the fuel tank need to be above the carbs for it to gravity feed the fuel? or is this strictly to carry additional fuel to fill the main tank if you run out? I would love to have a larger tank, but would prefer it to be plumbed into the fuel system.
The VS1400/S83's have an electric fuel pump, not sure about what the other models have.
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:10 am
by ClezeripLover
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and am restoring a 1975/6 ty175. The fuel tank is Swiss cheese so I'm on the look out for a restorable used one. Can anyone send me in the right direction?
Thanks
Re: fuel tank
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:17 am
by Designer
Re: fuel tank
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:32 am
by Designer
And there IS good luck when you actually try;
Here's a used one that might do the job;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275401312106?h ... R9a98p69Yg
And here's a New Tank that'll fit that isn't too expensive,...saving you all the restoration work and $$$
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224861730756?f ... R9a98p69Yg
Hope this helps!
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 2:39 pm
by Herb
ClezeripLover wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:10 am
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and am restoring a 1975/6 ty175. The fuel tank is Swiss cheese so I'm on the look out for a restorable used one. Can anyone send me in the right direction?
Thanks
Are you restoring it to original condition for show or just trying to get it in rideable condition for the use it is intended for.
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:51 pm
by Herb
ClezeripLover wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:10 am
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum and am restoring a 1975/6 ty175. The fuel tank is Swiss cheese so I'm on the look out for a restorable used one. Can anyone send me in the right direction?
Thanks
I thought that I had already posted this question but I can't find it, not sure what happened.
Are you doing an OEM show restoration or a fit for hard riding, get it running, and ride it like it was meant to be ridden restoration?