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sharky
20-04-2008, 02:06 PM
I have an idea rattling around in my head (it's a bit lonely) at the moment....[}:)]
What are the pro's and con's of an ali fuel cell ?
Not a tiny 'lil drag race one but a proper fuel tank size...
The idea being that I can then create whatever I want as a tank cover.
My ali welding is ok for the cover but not the actual tank.
And can anyone recommend someone for the job ?
Large
20-04-2008, 03:10 PM
You wont be able to carry a tank bag
sharky
20-04-2008, 06:51 PM
The strength of the cover won't be an issue and I never trust magnetic bags anyway. Always use straps.
Zbike
20-04-2008, 07:08 PM
been told
+they never rust
-but they dent easy as hell
+U can polish them to mirror shine
sharky
20-04-2008, 07:56 PM
quote:but they dent easy as hell
Thats a good point.
I might end up making a fibreglass cover instead
or even a carbon fibre one..ay Oz;),mate ;), buddy ;)
Stocky
21-04-2008, 06:57 AM
I was a long way down that road myself and a CF fuel tank came up cheap.

I almost had Ben make me a CF skin moulded from the stock tank as a dummy/cover.

The plan was to make an aloy tank that sat lower in the bike down behind the engine and make room for a larger air box.

The dummy tank would also be the lid of the new air box.

A QB Carbon tank came up really cheap so I went with that instead.

I am still amazed how much difference a light weight fuel tank (and foam inside) makes to the handling etc.
Pommy Chopper
21-04-2008, 06:35 PM
quote:Originally posted by sharky


And can anyone recommend someone for the job ?


pommychoppers.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
ozkat
21-04-2008, 06:44 PM
quote:Originally posted by sharky


quote:but they dent easy as hell
Thats a good point.
I might end up making a fibreglass cover instead
or even a carbon fibre one..ay Oz;),mate ;), buddy ;)
$$$No$$$Worries$$$Mate$$$ Actually i can do that i would need your original tank. Id say it would cost around $200.00 for a dummy fibreglass tank. Same price for anyone on here + postage.
sharky
21-04-2008, 07:47 PM
Yeah, I'll havo come up and see ya sometime Pommie.
I'm going to make cardboard and then mdf mock ups first to make sure everything fits right.
And then I'll do the cover and see you Shayney boy.
Cheers fellas :D
jpittock
24-04-2008, 03:45 PM
Got an alley tank on my harris, looks and works a treat