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Posted by Gooseberrie
- January 16, 2016, 23:08:22 PMHi Washbrook,
I followed the topic with interest for curious things and saw on the UK forums an identical question. A fellow countrymen of yours had his tank enlarged. Nobody came up with a straight answer and the subject seems to have difficulties walking ever-since. After undoubtedly great trickery and expenses. When something like that was possible to exchange between bikes, it is likely some-one would have come up with it.
The one gas tank with seemingly similar attachment, later year Drifters, already has electronic speedometer and different cowl for the greater size dash. The Drifter has the pump inside the tank and you would not want to miss out on that one either. What you might really want is a newer ride. Gain 4.23 to 5 Gallon on later R1 models and with compliments from Japan.
Posted by Washbrook
- January 15, 2016, 20:19:44 PMI had hoped someone might have done a conversion putting a larger Nomad or other Vulcan tank on and could provide instructions. Not a big issue just exploring options.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 15, 2016, 18:07:29 PMUncle Ronny I'll be going to WI this year.
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 15, 2016, 15:07:25 PMIs the Ratman going to the Drift in this year?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 15, 2016, 09:59:00 AMcalled jerry cans.......lol........I used one on my trip back from Drift In and left it with a road crew once I was done with it and did not need the space taken up. But I am sure now that my 2 red cans will get me through most any place to a fuel point. This summer I will test that idea out.
Posted by DC
- January 15, 2016, 09:01:27 AMI wonder if someone sells something like drop tanks they use on fighter planes.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 15, 2016, 07:11:00 AMI've seen auxiliary tanks, but there are usually two main issues that come up with them. First is where to put one. Eliminating the goats bladder and then locating it there with some heat shielding seems about the bast place I've seen. The second problem is that with fuel injection, the fuel system is pressurized, so that needs to be contended with.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 15, 2016, 04:22:36 AMThere was a place that was doing tank enhancements but it was close to $1000.00 per gallon. There is a site for add on tanks.
Posted by Washbrook
- January 15, 2016, 02:25:26 AMMy Drifter is a 1999 with the smaller tank. I have been looking at options for increased fuel capacity. Has anyone ever put a larger tank on their Drifter? Anyone know what tank options are available that do not require any major mods to the bike?