Has anyone seen a manufactured,aluminum or stainless auxiliary gas tank suitable for use on a custom Harley?

Question

Or am I going to have to make them ?

We have FXRs with big inch motors and 4 gal tanks, that limits us to about 120 mi. range.

I'm looking for some kind of 1-2 gal. auxiliary tank (maybe fork mounted) to tie into the cross over line, so when we're traveling we dont have to worry about fuel.

Answer 1

Not that I have ever heard of  I used to carry an old army canteen full just to get to a station

But that is a problem esp where gas is 125 miles apart Like Nv 50

I found out early a peanut tank aint for the road

Answer 2

check out MOONEYE's for spun aluminum  tanks:

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/Store/index.p...

these are actually oil tanks, but I don't see why they couldn't be modified for your purposes.

or get in touch with FabKevin, he can fabricate anything you need:

http://www.fabkevin.com/

Answer 3

The tour Tank is the only one I've seen that would work for the HD.

I wish they made a factory option that held 7 gal. like the Honda 1300. It's nice having that much gas.

Answer 4

Here's a good discussion of extra fuel sources:

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/archive/ind...

I was once in a situation in which there were 210 miles or so between gas stations.  (crossing the Great Divide Basin, in Wyoming)  My bike holds about 4.1, and gets 55-60 mpg, so I knew it would be close.  I bought an MSR bottle at a camping store, filled it with a couple of quarts of gas, and threw it into my saddlebag.  Never had to use it, but it was comforting to know it was available.

Answer 5

Lots of e.p.a. and d.o.t. regulations with fuel tanks, I doubt you will find anything for sale from a reputable company that is designed to tie in with your existing fuel system.

But, you might have a look at these.  They look a little better than strapping a big red jug on your bike.   Plus, you could probably fabricate some fuel fittings to it, and make a detachable set up to only use on trips you need it for.

http://www.tourtank.com/

Answer 6

why not just get a stretched 6 gallon tank? I have seen a saddlebag that was a tank.