what have you done to your "bike" today
- Pete.L
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
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
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
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
being slightly silly .....sniffipn wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:46 am
high on the first page of results
like an overflow, or secret reserve tank
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?
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Medical term for that is... OGS...Pete.L wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:50 am 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
'Old Git Syndrome.'
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
- Pete.L
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Oh Yes! I can put a lot down to OGS
and it gets worse as the winter gets colder
My new ride is a bit of a Howler and I love to make her Squeal
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
But aren't the hot air hand dryers in services lovely in winter while you're there.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Options are: 19L 01–05 later model tank (you'll need to find one and a few bits and mod the fuel gauge)sniffipn wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:36 am 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?
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
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
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..
it has to happen..
the older i get,the faster i was
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
That poor tank
If you don't try you never know if you can do it.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
thanks for doing the search - suggesting options and providing the links.Wicky wrote: ↑Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:30 pm
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
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Ah, well, I'll take your mind off running out of fuel, I suppose.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Ah, well, I'll take your mind off running out of fuel, I suppose.
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now would i do that lol
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now would i do that lol
the older i get,the faster i was
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Didn't spot the subtle quote change then...
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.