Page 1 of 2
Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:35 pm
by jefo1970
After some advice on long range petrol tanks, Im after buying one (TS1 Fitted) but dont know which is best and where to buy from, Joespeed's look the biz so that is in pole position, I have seen some on Ebay which are cheap but not sure if theyre any good!
Any advice greatly appreciated
Jefo
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:15 pm
by ArmandTanzarian
The ones that look like big standard tanks are (I think) all from Saigon Scooter centre. They're cheap but both of mine split near the fuel tap. However, a bit of re-enforcing before fitting and I'm sure they'd be fine. The ones from SSP are pretty good but be sure to rinse them thoroughly before use. The often have polishing grit in them that will make short work of your barrel.
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:50 pm
by Bilko
Try Corrado on here (
Justlambretta)
Up there as one of the best scooter dealers
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:05 pm
by Toddy
Stainless Scooter products 13 litre tanks are good .
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:29 am
by lee1984
sorry to hi-jack the thread, but are the 13 ltr tanks the one's that do away with the tool box?
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:40 am
by corrado
lee1984 wrote:sorry to hi-jack the thread, but are the 13 ltr tanks the one's that do away with the tool box?
No, just the airbox.
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:15 am
by GP Kevo
I prefer the old dual tank setup as it leaves space for an air filter where the airbox normally sits. Most dual tank conversions are 13 litres.
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:21 am
by Toddy
GP Kevo wrote:I prefer the old dual tank setup as it leaves space for an air filter where the airbox normally sits. Most dual tank conversions are 13 litres.
Kev
Do you not find you get alot of corrosion in the Toolbox part of the dual tank ?? i've found a couple that have done this .
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:41 am
by GP Kevo
No, there's been no corrosion in the toolbox that I can see and I've no rust issues with fuel. The toolbox was converted to a fuel tank but still has a very small toolbox shelf welded into it, by MBD. The original fuel tank and the extended tank are powdercoated, as are the hub and forks. When I move near the beach I suppose will be the real test, but that won't happen for another year, but after 10 years past resto it's holding up fairly well.
Re: Large 13ltr petrol tanks
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:11 pm
by vesbrettas
the 13 litre tanks on ebay i dont think are siagon one which i think are pressed and on reasonable quality. the one i bought of ebay which are still being sold are hand beaten by a blind man with two bits of wood, i just fitted mine which i had sat around for 8 months it didnt fit between the frame and the toolbox so had too dent the toolbox in then filled it up with petrol and its pi55ing out of what look like a few places