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R1100S, bigger gas tanks
anyone have this dialed in?
I know there was some talk of custom mods etc, im up for it, need more go juice on board. With the new diablos on this biek it is truly a dream ride.
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On the topic of gas tanks. I was suprised to find that the Ducati MH900E only has a 2.2 gallon tank! Range is said to be 90 miles. I want one so bad, but couldnt see 90 mile tanks being very fun..
Now back to your normal BMW content. Matt
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05-28-2004, 10:30 AM
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Aux Fuel Tank More than enough info there. In simple terms, no aftermarket unit available to increase tank size, as there is for the R11xxGS.
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Here you go. 1.15 gallons for non ABS R11S. $275 plus $10 shipping. If you vent the filler neck on the main tank and add this tank you should end up with about 6.2 to 6.3 gallons.
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05-28-2004, 11:18 AM
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very nice, however i have ABS, hmmm i have bags too maybe i need to think about 2 qt dirt bags aux bottles in the bags, dam that is a nice set up, good work.
Ill just need to see how they set up the new k1200s before i throw more money at my beloved donkey bike, too bad the ole lady wont let me sell it under any condition.
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If you have a good sheet metal fabricater in your area your stock tank can be enlarged to approximately 7 gallons. There have been several people to post info in the last 4 years. I have enlarged my non ABS tank to 5.9 gallons with a 3 inch ram air pipe run through it. Eddy
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bigger tank sounds tastee it will be off the bike next week for a sender upgrade, maybe thats the way to go.
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Where in the heck are you going to find room for 2.2 additional gallons on an ABS bike? I'd love to the see the posts with that info.
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EMCCARTY,
Very true but as I recall there are only a few fabricator, that work with gas tanks, that are willing to do it and the cost was in the $400 to $500 range. Don't forget the down time. I didn't want to spend that kind of money and possible ruin a perfectly good tank. So I came up with this solution. Less expensive and only an afternoon to install. With my 1.35 gallon tank (not for production) and the modified filler neck, on the main tank, I was able to squeeze about 6.8 gallons into the 2 tanks. So I figured with the 1.15 gallon aux tank you should be able to cram about 6.5 to 6.6 gallons into both tanks. If you have the money and can find a competent fabricator to do it then go for it. I think it would be a better solution if cost and down time were not a factor. Philip 03 R1100S BCR #44 Staintune InDuct SJ PowerFilter FIM Chip Ohlins Throttle bodies matched to rubber mounts matched to heads Exhaust pipe welds ground down |
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