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Old 04-13-2009, 09:06 AM
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Default gas tank in handlebar bag?

I have never like these gas tanks that comes with these kits.Has anyone ever tried putting a small plastic tank in a handlebar bag.I posted a picture of the bag I have on my 4 stroke friction drive bike. I think it would hold a gas tank and run a gas line out the bottom of the bag down to the carb. Someone has probably already done this. thanks
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Old 04-14-2009, 02:37 AM
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Default Re: gas tank in handlebar bag?

that's a pretty cool thought. Be easy to do, too.
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Old 04-14-2009, 12:43 PM
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Default Re: gas tank in handlebar bag?

I think someone else did do that, but I think they mounted theirs on a rear rack. Or they put the tank inside the bag, I don't remember. I don't have time to search for that today.
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Old 04-14-2009, 12:54 PM
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Default Re: gas tank in handlebar bag?

someone on here made a small round aluminum tank and put in a bag behind there seat.
all you need is a small tank with vented cap or cap plus vent and a petcock or hose fitting plus shutoff or use jb-weld.put inside bag if needed.i may do this soon.
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Old 04-14-2009, 06:17 PM
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Default Re: gas tank in handlebar bag?

For safety's sake I think you would be better off putting it behind the seat. In a collision a plastic tank on the front gets crushed and you get covered in gas. One source of ignition and poof, game over. Better to use a metal tank but if you must use a plastic one I would be sure to put it on the back.
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Old 07-11-2009, 10:49 PM
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Default Re: gas tank in handlebar bag?

And it would be one less thing to draw the attention of cops...for all you unregistered riders.
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Old 07-12-2009, 10:42 PM
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Default Re: gas tank in handlebar bag?

even with my stock tank everybody ask me where my tank is and i have to point it out.
my tank is black and on the rear rack and my bike is all black to match so the tank blends right in, i also have a new black gas cap.
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