Fitting additional fuel celll

[Rolf]

Has anyone any experience of fitting an additional fuel cell to a GS - I am looking to gain some additional distance capability for the Iron Butt Rally in May. (I know the easiest option would be to fit an Adventure tank but the few I have seen for sale are far too expensive, unless someone has one they could lend me for the last weekend in May?)

 

[meintjiesj]

I've done some reading up on this and at the moment I think the most extensive options are to be had from the USA. Thye seem to be turning them out for every possible bike. I think it worked out about $500 when I looked the last time. But you'll still need to do some extensive plumbing. Most people also suggest not going for the electrical pump version but gravity fed. I have seen some converted 1150gs and it realy looks like a good option. So please keep us informed if you do go that way.
A few of the web sites I looked at.
http://www.motorcyclerandr.com/Needs.aspx
http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/auxcell.html
http://www.davidebsmith.com/cycle/fuelcell/fuelcell.html

Johan

 

[Daithi]

Just a suggestion..

unless someone has one they could lend me for the last weekend in May?)

Can't help there but.....


http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php

I heard someone in the UK is importing these, never found out who though.

 

[Kritou]

Has anyone any experience of fitting an additional fuel cell to a GS - I am looking to gain some additional distance capability for the Iron Butt Rally in May. (I know the easiest option would be to fit an Adventure tank but the few I have seen for sale are far too expensive, unless someone has one they could lend me for the last weekend in May?)

Someone came up with these a couple of weeks ago

30*30*7 cms and holding 5L of fuel - £10

 

[Rolf]

Someone came up with these a couple of weeks ago

30*30*7 cms and holding 5L of fuel - £10

Thanks, but rules prohibit carrying any sort of jerry cans, and don't think Nomad tanks woud pass scrutineering either - basically has to be metal, internally baffled and fixed securely to the bike.

Will look into other options suggested and see what is possible - thanks for replies so far

 

[gypsy]

What are the exact dates you will need the tank for?

 

[Rolf]

Rally is from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th May

 

[Rolf]

http://www.motorcyclerandr.com/Needs.aspx - contacted these guys who look to make the best (visually at least) option - can make any size for $1350 plus p&p, which is more than a 41 litre tank from TT, or a secondhand Adventure tank if one comes up on fleabay, so will keep looking (or practise my fuel stops more!)