what have you done to your "bike" today

[Pete.L]

Some of the early owners used to put VFR750 tanks on.
They had a much greater range. Only problem in my eyes was it wasn't that good a fit and it looked a bit bulbous.
These days I'm ready to get off for a quick stretch after a 100 miles anyway so it doesn't matter

[sniffipn]

I did that when I rode to south of France last year on the 2. Brimmed it, then left it in the sun outside the services. Came out to find quite a puddle underneath it because the sun had caused the cold fuel to expand and run out of the overflow tube...

google
high on the first page of results




like an overflow, or secret reserve tank

being slightly silly .....
i may have seen reference in this forum to a carbon fibre tank. i'll look later. what of a carbon carbuncle/colostomy bag - to increase tank capacity?

[MacV2]

Some of the early owners used to put VFR750 tanks on.
They had a much greater range. Only problem in my eyes was it wasn't that good a fit and it looked a bit bulbous.
These days I'm ready to get off for a quick stretch after a 100 miles anyway so it doesn't matter

Medical term for that is... OGS...


































'Old Git Syndrome.'

[sniffipn]

These days I'm ready to get off for a quick stretch after a 100 miles anyway so it doesn't matter

Medical term for that is... OGS...

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and to find the nearest toilet - arent supermarkets useful

[Pete.L]

Oh Yes! I can put a lot down to OGS
and it gets worse as the winter gets colder

[tony.mon]

But aren't the hot air hand dryers in services lovely in winter while you're there.

[bazza696]

Oh Yes! I can put a lot down to OGS
and it gets worse as the winter gets colder

That's why I have heated bike gear

[Wicky]

why is the tank so small?

is there scope for an enterprising person to enlarge it?

any skilled fabricators, sheet metal people and welders on here?

has anyone invested in an aluminium special - the tank shop, or similar - or does the extra weight cause other problems?

Options are: 19L 01–05 later model tank (you'll need to find one and a few bits and mod the fuel gauge)

VFR tank (ugly but practical - needs a hammer to get it to fit)

Carry a 5L petrol can in a tankbag when ranging far (cheap and practical)

Refueling while on the move > https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/01/17/vide ... ling-move/

25L tank mobile petrol tanker mod > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=25988

[fabiostar]

kinda on the subject of tanks.. i looked at mine, then i looked some more at it ... oh god here we go again this winter ... time i ripped into the spare tank i have to go for the endurance race look....



it has to happen..

[StormyRob]

That poor tank

[sniffipn]

Options are: 19L 01–05 later model tank (you'll need to find one and a few bits and mod the fuel gauge)

VFR tank (ugly but practical - needs a hammer to get it to fit)

Carry a 5L petrol can in a tankbag when ranging far (cheap and practical)

Refueling while on the move > https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/01/17/vide ... ling-move/

25L tank mobile petrol tanker mod > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=25988

thanks for doing the search - suggesting options and providing the links.

[fabiostar]

That poor tank

pass me the grinder

[tony.mon]

That poor tank

pass me the grinder app

Ah, well, I'll take your mind off running out of fuel, I suppose.

[fabiostar]

Ah, well, I'll take your mind off running out of fuel, I suppose.
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now would i do that lol

[tony.mon]

Didn't spot the subtle quote change then...