gas tank alternatives

chris8686 · May 14, 2014

I am about to go under way on a new build and I am looking into getting a gas tank that mounts to the seat post or rack mount. Who or where out there can I find a keg style tank?

currently I am using the 79cc predator tank strapped down to my bike rack. I am really happy with this and would do it again on my new bike but the fuel capacity is under 1L and has a fuel range of 30ish miles.

maniac57 · May 14, 2014

Ghettobikes James Salsero makes a sweet keg style underseat tank.
http://www.ghettobike.com/

rogergendron1 · May 15, 2014

If you can weld ... Or you even just know how to cut out a pattern ... You can cut and fit an in frame tank made out of steel or aluminum and have someone weld it up for you...

silverbear · May 15, 2014

If you can solder then you can make a serviceable tank from a V8 juicecan. Do a search on Apple juice gas tank.
SB

Ironhorse5.1 · May 15, 2014

You might take a look at this. I'm not sure if it is the type you're looking for.http://www.staton-inc.com/store/products/Fuel_tank_64_oz_Top_mount_Gas_Tank_with_Mounting_Bracket_hardware-1365-13.html

crassius · May 15, 2014

might be interesting as a pair - how does one get the fuel out?

Ironhorse5.1 · May 15, 2014

It looks like it uses two clear tubes from the top. One suction, one return.

Lightning Boy · May 15, 2014

I have one of those same weed whacker tanks strapped to the seat post on one of mine. That particular chainsaw tank is pretty small, so I like to have a reserve on board.

crassius · May 16, 2014

bummer, was thinking of 2 of those for an HT, but getting a petcock in there doesn't seem easy

Davezilla · May 16, 2014

Maybe this one? it's an old 80's moped tank that looks like it holds about a gallon and the lack of a tunnel on the underside means it could be rack mounted pretty easily... I got this one on my watch list but decided against buying it for mine because I'd rather have a conventional frame mounted tank and there's plenty more that'll frame mount for close to the same price for me...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331113301879?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

Davezilla · May 16, 2014

Those Ghettobike tanks look Sweeeet!!
If I had a beach cruiser I'd be buying one of them... but I'm looking more for the rugged dirtbike look so I'm looking more for a small dirtbike or 80's style moped tank like maybe a Puch Monza tank for my build.

Dave420 · May 30, 2014

custom motored bicycles
i bought rear rack tank asembly..modified it some

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