Would like a larger fuel tank, are there any?
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Would like a larger fuel tank, are there any?
Does anyone know if there are there other fuel tanks that will bolt up to my '02 hawk. I could probably do a small amount of fabricating if need be. Thanks in advance..........Tom
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Have you ever heard of Tweety ?
Before he jumps in and gives you about 19 liters, or in my case 5.5 gallons worth, of grief about using the search function on this fine forum, take a look at my bike and my original thread.
Before he jumps in and gives you about 19 liters, or in my case 5.5 gallons worth, of grief about using the search function on this fine forum, take a look at my bike and my original thread.
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fuel tank options
I'm new to the forum and haven't figured out how to use it yet. I couldn't find a picture of your bike except the one in your sig. I couldn't make it any bigger than it is in the sig. Are you saying there is a way to make a different tank work? Have you already done the mod? If so, which tank did you use and was there much modification needed? Thanks in advance, Tom
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+1 on kai ju's post. His tank thread is here:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ead.php?t=7221
Here's an interesting idea:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ad.php?t=18222
I might very well be wrong. We're all just going to have to deal with it.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ead.php?t=7221
Here's an interesting idea:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ad.php?t=18222
I might very well be wrong. We're all just going to have to deal with it.
Last edited by Crashrat; Aug 29, 2010 at 05:05 AM.
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Then there's this: http://kiyowatanabe.com/vtrpage.htm#vtrtop
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I'm new to the forum and haven't figured out how to use it yet. I couldn't find a picture of your bike except the one in your sig. I couldn't make it any bigger than it is in the sig. Are you saying there is a way to make a different tank work? Have you already done the mod? If so, which tank did you use and was there much modification needed? Thanks in advance, Tom
In short you have to either modify the bottom of the tank or the top of the airbox to make the two work together.
You also have to make a block off plate for the VFR tank fuel pump opening which will also hold the VTR fuel valve. The front mount is a bolt on, the rear you get to make.
In addition I also raised the seat ( big plus for leg room )
I have a stock VFR tank ( Canadian, in teal ) that is for sale. I'd like to get $200.00 because it's very clean inside and out.
Depending on where you are located I may be able to help.
(There is a couple of things I'd like to try on a stock airbox lid to make the installation easier without having to modify the bottom of the fuel tank)
I'm in SoCal.
Kai Ju
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fuel tank swap
Thanks for all the responses about the tank. So far, it looks like a VFR tank and mod is the way I'm going to go. My next question is which year tank would come closer to fitting. Thanks again, Tom
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98-01 has the least visible ridges and such, others are more adapted to having fairing parts cover certain areas... Older doesn't fit very well and never fit's but looks wierd...
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Hi Superbling,
It seems I'm following your footsteps, as far as the tank and the pipes are concerned anyway.
The 98-02 tank was an interesting little project, especially since the bike is my way to work and the only time I can work on the bike is on weekends.
It does hold 5.5 gallons, as measured by me when I filled it with one gallon from dry ( to check for leaks ) and then rode to the local gas station and added another 4.5 exactly.
I made a block off plate for the fuel pump hole, which also serves as the fuel valve mount.
It took very little shaping on the underside of the tank except at the fuel sender hole, there I just cut a hole in the airbox lid for clearance, crude but effective.
I fabricated a mount for the rear of the tank which forced me to raise and shorten my seat. ( Seat height is now a lofty 33" )
I used tapered plastic blocks that attach to the subframe with rivnuts to raise the seat.
This will hopefully also allow me to duct pressurized air above the radiator to help cool the beast.
On my ride back from Laguna Seca at high speed/load/ambient temp it got smoking hot, the fan alone didn't do it and the tailsection cutouts are useless but look good. ( man do I wish I had access to a wind tunnel ).
I've since mounted another puller fan directly below the pusher and it seems to work quite well.
I'll hopefully have pics this weekend.
BTW I love the RC51 mufflers, they weigh 1 1/2 lbs less each and sound better to boot.
Kai Ju
It seems I'm following your footsteps, as far as the tank and the pipes are concerned anyway.
The 98-02 tank was an interesting little project, especially since the bike is my way to work and the only time I can work on the bike is on weekends.
It does hold 5.5 gallons, as measured by me when I filled it with one gallon from dry ( to check for leaks ) and then rode to the local gas station and added another 4.5 exactly.
I made a block off plate for the fuel pump hole, which also serves as the fuel valve mount.
It took very little shaping on the underside of the tank except at the fuel sender hole, there I just cut a hole in the airbox lid for clearance, crude but effective.
I fabricated a mount for the rear of the tank which forced me to raise and shorten my seat. ( Seat height is now a lofty 33" )
I used tapered plastic blocks that attach to the subframe with rivnuts to raise the seat.
This will hopefully also allow me to duct pressurized air above the radiator to help cool the beast.
On my ride back from Laguna Seca at high speed/load/ambient temp it got smoking hot, the fan alone didn't do it and the tailsection cutouts are useless but look good. ( man do I wish I had access to a wind tunnel ).
I've since mounted another puller fan directly below the pusher and it seems to work quite well.
I'll hopefully have pics this weekend.
BTW I love the RC51 mufflers, they weigh 1 1/2 lbs less each and sound better to boot.
Kai Ju
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