So I was talking to a guy I know from the bar and he drops a bombshell on me and says he makes custom bikes and I only knew about his regular job. I asked him what it would cost to make the stock tank closer to 4 gal and he said it would take 3 to 4 inches added to the center of the tank and welded up. He gave me a ball park estimate at $500. Has anyone attempted this and how did it or how do you guys think it would work? On top of that he said he would charge me 4-500 for a complete paint job.

batman wrote on 05/07/17 at 12:59:38:

He showed me some of his work on his phone it looked good and he obviously gets customers. I mentioned the Speedo and he said he would just fill the existing hole and cut a new one. He was going to go wider, I'm 5 9 so I don't think I'd have an issue getting my legs around the tank. As for the paint I was going to do a full repaint of matte black and that was the whole bike repaint at 4-500. As for as standing behind it if it leaks and such I'll have to ask about all that but was thinking about it as an over winter project.

SALB wrote on 05/07/17 at 14:49:36:

Actually that's a much better idea that's what I would do.

gizzo wrote on 05/07/17 at 15:30:04:

That's way bigger than I would want, I'm looking for like 4 4.5gal enough to go 200 miles at a clip. There's a lot of charity rides and such at my job and I want to be able to keep up (on distance atleast) with the bigger bikes. Plus I commute 100 miles a day would be nice to not have to stop every day for gas.

LANCER wrote on 05/07/17 at 19:10:42:

For what kind of money? The 500-700 with paint for the stock to be expanded? Also what kind of tank would fit the bike from india?

Jarhead,your previous post was about your carb,if  I were you I'd be more concerned with using your money to get and keep the bike running well with the amount of riding you do for your 100 mile daily commute. Stopping once  a day to fuel would be a minor thing compared to a breakdown on route. You might even think of doing the front kawa . pulley mod  and 140/90/15 tire, as these would increase your mileage at less cost than a larger tank.Each is known to work and can be done in a few hours ,without special fitment and at a reasonable prices.