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Posted by LarryInSeattle
- February 05, 2015, 13:23:48 PMI have similar issues with the Drifter as far as fuel capacity goes. I tote a trailer, so it does cut into the distance between fillings. To compensate for it, I carry 2 quart fuel containers filled with high octane gas as well as a 1/2 gallon (always in the trailer) of stabilized non petro based fuel.... see picture and link. I target 100 mile fill ups, but I really miss my 225 mile per fill up range on my Goldwing.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 05, 2015, 11:10:42 AMThat has been done.....saw it on Pawn Stars...
Posted by greenbarn
- February 05, 2015, 10:31:44 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 05, 2015, 09:58:49 AMOr, just fill your tires up with fuel. All that air is just wasted space, and the extra rolling weight should help the gas mileage...........2 liter soad bottle and we are ok....
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 05, 2015, 09:58:49 AMI looked at that one place in the US that did that work or mod, they are not doing it anymore, and they wanted you to ship your tank to them, so you would be tankless for about 4 months they claim, then it was $2000.00 for the work, and that did not include the repainting of the tank. Think it was 2 more gals they would have added to the tank so in my mind really not worth it.......2 liter soad bottle and we are ok....
Posted by John Hopkins
- February 05, 2015, 06:43:24 AMIf you want to spend money there are people out there who can cut your tank in half and fit a four inch strip down the centre.. It will cost a fortune, carrying more fuel will increase the weight, and slightly reduce the mileage and I still think you would be better off just filling up at 60 miles or carry a gallon can in the sidecar.
John.
Posted by greenbarn
- February 04, 2015, 21:39:03 PMWho needs a pump? Can't she just hold onto the jerry can and funnel, and then just pour it into the bike when it runs low??
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 04, 2015, 21:01:30 PM you can do what GB would do .......put the missus into the sidecar and have her use a hand pump and pump the fuel over to the main tank.....lol.....
yes GB and say you did not think of that idea yet.......
Posted by John Hopkins
- February 04, 2015, 20:39:08 PMYou could do what I do, Just fill up at sixty miles and don't worry about trying to squeeze the last drop out.
John.
Posted by greenbarn
- February 04, 2015, 18:01:49 PMAlternatively to using a fuel pump compatible with the bikes FI, you could just use a transfer fuel pump to transfer the fuel to the main tank. Probably require having an additional line to the bike's tank, and maybe a valve....
Posted by Troll
- February 04, 2015, 17:56:14 PMSounds about right for a hack rig....Depending on the way the hack is designed, you might be able to put an aux. fuel cell behind the seat, but remember, you need to have a way to transfer the fuel. The injection system makes this a problem, unless you have a fuel cell with a compatible fuel pump in it. Sounds like an interesting engineering problem.
Posted by ackmac17
- February 04, 2015, 17:36:24 PMHello All, I have a great 1999 Drifter just recently bought. Its got a Champion Hack on it. I love the setup ! But I get less the 25 mpg. I need more storage . One person suggested a reserve tank between the hack and me, not bad. Do other have any suggestions?? I am all ears. I get about 100 mile to a tank, now.
Thx Jim Mac