Gas tank safety concern

[beerbattered]

This may be overly cautious of me but, if you are out riding (and stopping here and there) for the day with air temps in the 90's, wouldn't a black gas tank get wicked hot? South Florida sun doesn't play around. I've literally burned my back by leaning against a black pickup with my shirt off during the summer. I just don't like the idea of my fuel being 100 and whatever degrees. Your thoughts?

 

[HoughMade]

If your cap is vented properly, not a problem. Take a look around. How many motorcycles have black tanks? If not most, at least a large proportion...and you don't see them exploding on hot days. In fact, I've never heard of one case. Ride on.

 

[azbill]

I have ridden mine in 120+ heat here in the desert,,,never a prob, expansion fumes will escape thru the vent

in other words,,,I agree with houghmade

 

[rkorson4209]

I'll have to agree with hough and azbill. Seeing how my last motorcycle had a black tank, and it didn't blow. But if it really makes you feel at ease you can always paint it

 

[HBfisherman]

Gasoline combusts and 495 Degrees Fahrenheit! Just don't drive into **** and you'll be alright.

 

[Randog707]

All the guys here got it right,no worries.I rode my bike all summer long under the california sun temps ranging from 90 to 118 never had any trouble,also I store my bike out side,and rarely does it see any shade.An otherwords ride on brotha.Randy

 

[corgi1]

Tape a design on the top part of the tank and use a lite colour of choise,remove tape and admire the art.

 

[bairdco]

if you paint flames on it, don't use real ones for a pattern...