custom keg style fuel tank

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hollywood528

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Feb 8, 2013
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Seeing how weak the stock tank is made me set out an alternative.
I saw some rear rack mounted keg style tanks I liked and scavenged for some material. A 7" length of 6" round pipe with plate welded for end caps and a custom cap.
Here it is all welded up, still gotta do some grinding and treat the inside and paint of course.
I calculated it to be roughly 0.6 US Gal.



 

2door

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Nice work. How will it be mounted? And I agree. TIG would be the best approach for welding up a steel tank like yours.
Good work. Show us some finished photos, please.

Tom
 

hollywood528

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I'm most likely going to mount it on a rear rack behind the seat. I looked at some online, but I think I will make my own custom rack so I can set everything up nice and clean.
I have been really busy lately so I haven't had much time to work on it. When I get it finished I will definitely post some pics
 

silverbear

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Very nice! Sure beats the tin can version. I've been thinking about a copper cylindrical behind the seat tank for over a year now. I think that's long enough putting it off. This summer I'll make it for a 1934 Elgin.
Wish I could weld like you. Beautiful work...
SB