Tnventurer Posted August 30, 2006 Share #1 Posted August 30, 2006 Has anyone put a aux tank on a VR..and where did ya put it?,,,,Thanks Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted September 3, 2006 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2006 Never heard this discussed: Do you ride Double? If not, maby you could find a single saddle, and fabricate a tank that would mount in the space occupied by the passenger part of the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pilgrum Posted September 3, 2006 Share #3 Posted September 3, 2006 Do you want the additional fuel for general riding or are you prepping your bike for one of the IBA rides? If it is for an Iron Butt then you may want to look at their rules first. Also there are a couple of tanks you that may fit your needs. The first at www.tourbuddy.com/bikes.shtml The next at http://www.acerbis.com/p150_tank/11250006.html I do not know if IBA accepts these or not but other race associations do. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinman Posted September 3, 2006 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2006 I have often thought about an extra fuel tank but have not seen any that would meet my requirments. I also have not had the time to design and weld one together. I hate to stop every 125 miles just for fuel. If and when I do get around to making one I think it will be at least 5 galon so I can double the milage between stops when pulling my trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted September 4, 2006 Share #5 Posted September 4, 2006 Carry gas can in the trailer Keep it simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonrl Posted September 4, 2006 Share #6 Posted September 4, 2006 http://www.tourtank.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albino Rhino Posted September 4, 2006 Share #7 Posted September 4, 2006 Has anyone put a aux tank on a VR..and where did ya put it?,,,,Thanks Fred I don't know how the 1st Gens are designed re passenger seat, but I fabricated a 3/4" marine plywood platform that mounts to the passenger grab rails after the seat is removed. A 3-1/2 gallon Tourtank mounts to it and holds three gallons with the bike on the sidestand. I bought the Tourtank because all the plumbing and hardware, except mounting bolts, are part of the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ephebus Posted September 4, 2006 Share #8 Posted September 4, 2006 my sidecar has a fuel tank (10 gal I think) but I don't use it as it smells up the trunk. 100 miles is usualy enough time in the saddle for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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