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Message started by badwolf on 06/15/16 at 11:58:50

Title: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by badwolf on 06/15/16 at 11:58:50

First I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to Smoking blue for the effort put into finding that this gas tank will fit.
I put a V Star 650 tank on my bike, holds 4.5 gallons. Filled it up and went riding. 232.29 miles before I hit reserve!!! It took 3.85 gallons to fill-up at 239.40. That's about 60 mpg, which is good for mid 50's riding on flat state roads. But I got about 3.7 gals on main!
Now I am packing a Camelback and hitting the road for July!!!
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Yes it IS a FAT TANK! Your knees point out then your legs come back in to the pegs. And I got rid of the stock speedo, with a big-g-g rear tire (150/90 15) and both Kaw pulleys it was off by 21% anyway. Now I am using a $20 android phone for a GPS speedo and it has time, max speed, compass direction, battery level, and THREE TRIP METERS! a, b, and c.
The led's on top where I can see them are, from left to right= Left T.S., Neutral, High Beam, and Right T.S..
Bottom has = Driving light switch and indicator light, indicator light and switch for the USB charger for the phone. I don't want to have the charger powered when starting or shutting down in case of a voltage surge.
I had to build a new seat from scratch, and am trying a firm closed cell foam kneeling pad ($6 at Home Depot) 7/8" thick and 4" springs under the base mounted over the shock bolts. It seems OK for now but is still a work in progress.
Now I have 2 weeks to finish the seat, and pick the mangos, and I will be on the road for all of July!

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Dave on 06/15/16 at 12:21:45

Well that is a "long set of legs"! I can only go 160 miles before I hit reserve with my GT550 tank.

I wonder how far you could go if the speedo hole were welded up and made into more room for fuel? :-?

(I never have been fond of taking my eyes off the road and tilting my head down so I can see the tank mounted speedo).

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by badwolf on 06/15/16 at 12:46:29

I'm thinking of making the cover open up with a hinge. Would be just right for my phone and wallet.

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by engineer on 06/15/16 at 13:02:54

You certainly conquered the range restrictions! Nice job, did you have to do many modifications to get that tank it to fit?

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by stewmills on 06/15/16 at 13:04:50

5153405E40425A535B40320 wrote:

I'm thinking of making the cover open up with a hinge. Would be just right for my phone and wallet.

I saw an old picture here from someone that used the hole as a drink holder ;)

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by badwolf on 06/15/16 at 13:36:15

I had to make new mounts in the front - the tank is 2''-3'' wider inside on both sides. Could fit a slide-in storage box, good for wrenches or a bike pump maybe.
Tank is about 3'' longer than stock, so had to extend the rear mount.
You could chop off the front of the stock seat and make it work, but mine is solo only and I have always liked the look of a sprung seat. They just look right on a thumper.

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by springman on 06/15/16 at 14:50:20

Very nice.

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by LostArtist on 06/15/16 at 20:04:19

that's very cool! I need one of these savages or something 8-)

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Art Webb on 06/16/16 at 07:45:08

nice!

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Kris01 on 06/16/16 at 11:42:51

Any interference with the bars while turning?

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by badwolf on 06/16/16 at 11:51:55

No the bars are fine, the windshield just touches at full lock. Only a bother moving it around, never go full lock while riding.

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Kris01 on 06/16/16 at 11:55:35

I have to back my bike into a tight spot in the garage and usually have to turn it to full lock. If you turn the bars that far while riding, you're definitely going down! :)

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Gus on 06/16/16 at 20:25:08

Nice job on the tank there Badwolf. Can't wait to see how the seat turns out for you!

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Rodger on 06/24/16 at 19:34:06

+1 on nice job on the tank.

I have the same windshield, bought off Amazon for $44.94, free shipping.

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by badwolf on 06/26/16 at 17:36:56

Got the seat done and am hoping it rides the long ride, I'll be gone on it the whole month of July. Put a better clear coat on the tank, and made the lid open-up for a small glove box. Made a sticker to adorn the lid - 40'' T. For 40 inch Thumper, I'll see how many people ask about what that is?http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/carlrphair/s40/IMG_0289_zpsvfgtb540.jpg
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Rodger, a I had that windshield but wanted it bigger,,,, sooo I saved the hardware and bought a $10 piece of plastic at Lowes, heated & bent it over a mold to get the curve trimmed it and installed with the old hardware, AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED! (so far, about 5k)
The seat is hinged off the back mount of the gas tank and 4'' springs mounted on little angle iron brackets over the shock bolts.
Made a cover for all the wiring under the seat from the same piece naugahyde as the seat cover and a little ""bra'' to extend the windshield down behind the headlight.
I'm actually sitting back about 3-4'' compared to stock so it seems like the pegs are extended.
Hoping everything stays together for a whole month on the road, but only one way to find out!

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Rodger on 06/26/16 at 19:21:23

Cool! $54.94 is still cheap. I'm 5'8" tall, and the smaller shield suits me fine. I did have to do some fiddlin' with the "universal" hardware, but the shield doesn't vibrate.

Remember the "universal" stuff we used to buy from the old J.C. Whitney? "Universal" meant it didn't really fit anything...lol.

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Art Webb on 06/27/16 at 08:36:42

Universal; One size fits none
Badwolf, you really have a nice ride there, I am jealous, well, not really, I just want one just like it ;D

Title: Re: NEW RECORD= 232 MILES BEFORE RESERVE!!!!
Post by Rodger on 06/27/16 at 09:21:06

Or the Army sizing system: "One size fits nobody."

Badwulf: Good luck on your Extended Excellent Adventure....let us know how it all shakes...ummm..WORKS out... ;)