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Message started by mmosel on 08/25/11 at 21:42:25

Title: Photochopped fat tank
Post by mmosel on 08/25/11 at 21:42:25

What do you think of this fat tank design? I imagine one could squeeze in another gallon of gas - and it kinda looks cool too.

I wonder how much it would cost to have a stock tank custom fabricated to a larger size.

http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i6b22bqz2Bo/TlcjnyizDpI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Y1vgEZKlkFA/s800/fat_tank.jpg

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by Serowbot on 08/25/11 at 23:06:00

Hey!... that don't look half bad!...

... real deal will cost a bit more than Photoshop...

... but, we can dream, can't we?... ;)...

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by mmosel on 08/25/11 at 23:26:52

Yeah I think it looks kinda tough.

Now I just need a fabricator that won't charge me a small fortune. ;)

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by snowdevil on 08/25/11 at 23:37:47

That looks good. Maybe take some measurements and see what donor tank could be used with a little "massaging". Then either try cutting and welding it yourself or take it to a local welding/fab shop and see what they would charge. I would probably buy a spare Savage tank and the donor tank so you can keep riding while the new tank is under construction.

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by mmosel on 08/25/11 at 23:49:22

Yeah I was thinking it could be done from a spare Savage tank. But are you also suggesting a generic tank, or a tank from another bike be in the mix?

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by mpescatori on 08/26/11 at 05:29:37

What's wrong with a 4-gallon tank off a HD ?

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by bill67 on 08/26/11 at 05:39:05

If you needed more gas room just get a real big gas filter.

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by Savage_Amusement on 08/26/11 at 11:03:31

I changed my stock tank for a 74 sportster 3.25 gallon and I can go almost 200 miles now.

That doesn't really look that bad though.

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by kimchris1 on 08/26/11 at 11:09:24

I like that tank.. Looks good on the bike..:) kim

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by Paladin. on 08/26/11 at 12:04:02

Looks like about 2.5" higher. Cut the speedometer out, cut tge tank horizonal, cut the bottom part of the speedometer, braze metal to cover the holes top and bottom, braze in 2.5" on the bottom half, braze onto the top half. Make sure it has no leaks, make it look pretty. I figure it will be close to two gallons more, 4.5 gallons, maybe 5.

Casey! How much does it cost to make to pancake one of our tanks?

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by mmosel on 08/26/11 at 16:38:54

RYCA sells the flattened tanks for $650 in their shop.

When I get some time, I'm going to whip up a 3d model of this tank design before and after.

It would be cool to use our tank and not a harley tank for a number of reasons. One being its natural mounting points, and of course our speedo, odometer, gas cap and so forth.

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by Smokestack on 08/26/11 at 17:52:39

Looks kinda like one of the new Triumph tanks. Just sayin'.

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by splash07 on 08/29/11 at 07:16:36

I really like it. Looks like an enduro style tank. Raise up the rear end with some more aggressive shocks, reposition pegs, add some hard case pasnniers and your all set for some real long distance travel.

Title: Re: Photochopped fat tank
Post by mmosel on 08/29/11 at 23:52:09

Repositioned forward or back?

I'm guessing you mean forward because going back would be hard as hell without raising up the seat big time.