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timexit17
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Is there a pump from the gas tank?
Just wondering how the gas is fed: normally gravity fed so couldn't see how it now worked?

Also: although I realise some large frame coops (I was a bit of a PX anorak once!) have a spare wheel there how bigs the new tank -looks like 6-7litres (hence 6-7 kilos?) is it not more unbalanced than normal? :roll:

Great engineering though, I love great engineering! :lol:
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Thanks c*untspeed, to be honest it was a pain in the ass to make, and i wouldn't do it again, next time i would do it in alloy.
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timexit17 wrote:Is there a pump from the gas tank?
Just wondering how the gas is fed: normally gravity fed so couldn't see how it now worked?

Also: although I realise some large frame coops (I was a bit of a PX anorak once!) have a spare wheel there how bigs the new tank -looks like 6-7litres (hence 6-7 kilos?) is it not more unbalanced than normal? :roll:

Great engineering though, I love great engineering! :lol:

I run a mikuni pump and there is also a header tank under the seat, so the main tank feeds the header tank and the header tank is gravity feed to the carb, i have not had time to fill up with water yet to test, but I'm hoping 8 to 10 lts, With the engine on one side and the tank on the other i'm hoping it should be a nice ride.
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Your making a very nice job of the whole scoot , what's your thoughts on the effect of ethanol on the fiberglass though ?
When i was young my Mom said "if you haven't got anything nice to say, say nothing at all " ..................... and people wonder why I'm quiet around them !
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carlos fandango wrote:Your making a very nice job of the whole scoot , what's your thoughts on the effect of ethanol on the fiberglass though ?
You should be ok if you put a decent tank sealer in the tank first.
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would there be enough ethonal to cause any isses tho
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C*NTSPEED wrote:would there be enough ethonal to cause any isses tho
I think you would be better of, safe than sorry and a buggered tank.
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I think it's only Gul putting it in the petrol, here. Fairly sure BP aren't.
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Hoping to have it back from the painter before christmas!!
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Well it s not Christmas any more, but i finally got this last night!

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