why hasn't someone developed a nice fuel tank to fit in Schwinn cruiser frame?

[heyitstimmer]

Hi, Tim from Appleton, Been working on my evolving bike for about a year now, and it is looking and working great, pics to come when I get a spare moment, but my question is, so many people are passionate about their motored bikes and making them look awesome, and everyone uses the stock bolt on fuel tank, that makes everyone's bike look cheap. Why hasn't anyone developed a nice tank that fits into the frame. Probably a third of the people have the Schwinn cruiser style frame, I bet thousands of people would buy them. I am a pretty handy guy in problem solving, and dont want to start something if there is already something on the market. Would like to have your feed back................wouldnt an integrated fuel tank be awesome on these bikes................. and you wouldnt smack your knees or Jimmie on the current tank style. Motor onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Timmer

 

[rjs5700]

They did over sixty years ago! It's called a Whizzer tank.

 

[Hawaii_Ed]

This is being discussed with quality engines in another thread too Believe it or not, a custom tank is pretty big bucks. Just the fact that it is going on a bike does not make it cheaper There is a lot of labor involved with making a tank, and the cost of putting it on the market is prohibitive for the limited demand with motored bikes.

 

[Mountainman]

nothing new under the sun

This is being discussed with quality engines in another thread too
Believe it or not, a custom tank is pretty big bucks

in a big book here it says
nothing new under the sun
and regarding nice looking gas tanks
seems to be true unless custon made with cost of a whole lot of dough

yes in the thread regarding what type of tank do you all want
there are a ((few)) good ideas
expect to see some company coming out with some cool tanks soon

not what we would wish but probably will be made in China
come on US we are pulling for you !!

MM

 

[E J]

New tank

How do ya like mine Made from stainless steel welded and polished with a Harley oil cap and real old Indian decals E J

 

[skjjoe]

look on eBay for used 50cc tank. I used one off an old 72 Suzuki jr50

 

[heyitstimmer]

Tank

How do ya like mine Made from stainless steel welded and polished with a Harley oil cap and real old Indian decals E J

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so cool, would not fit my bike, but that is the idea. Did you make it yourself? Any lessons learned along the way? Tim

 

[E J]

I'm making the next tank over the bar to fit all the curisers

 

[wcocc]

tank

EJ,
sell me a copy of your tank! how much would it cost to replicate?

thanks,
Mike
that is what I envisioned on my bike.

 

[HBLOCAL]

schwinn tank

Hi, Tim from Appleton, Been working on my evolving bike for about a year now, and it is looking and working great, pics to come when I get a spare moment, but my question is, so many people are passionate about their motored bikes and making them look awesome, and everyone uses the stock bolt on fuel tank, that makes everyone's bike look cheap. Why hasn't anyone developed a nice tank that fits into the frame. Probably a third of the people have the Schwinn cruiser style frame, I bet thousands of people would buy them. I am a pretty handy guy in problem solving, and dont want to start something if there is already something on the market. Would like to have your feed back................wouldnt an integrated fuel tank be awesome on these bikes................. and you wouldnt smack your knees or Jimmie on the current tank style. Motor onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Timmer

Hey Tim , Long time ago I used to make my own tanks to fit inside of a schwinn frame I also tried to mass produce them but the problem I encountered was that all schwinn frames were not created equal. By that I mean there contours of the frame are all different and each tank has to be custom fitted for each individual frame , but I have also made them and they do work and look great .
That is why I stopped using Schwinn and went to Felt bikes that have the tank already built in it may seem like they are expensive but if you add up all of the time and labor involed to make one you will see what I am talking about, Good luck