Odd tank idea

[IbedaYank]

Ok, so I'm not that keen on the look that the general tanks out there give so in my pursuit of coming up with an alternative for something that is more inconspicuous I thought (perhaps it's already been done ) it could be possible with the use of a gas resistant plastic bladder to use one if those hydration back packs that mountain bikers use.

Of course that raises all types of safety issues having two or three litres of fuel strapped to your back and a tube running to the carb but I'm dumb/brave enough to do that for a cleaner looking bike.


Any other creative fuel tanks out there that anyone would like to put forward ?

better off modding frame with a oversize top tube that you can make sealed and tap with a cap and petcock....

 

[RedBaronX]

I don't think the issue is the use of the fuel bladder, I think the safety issue is strapping said fuel bladder to your back... if you are thrown from your bike, the fuel line could detach, which leads to the fireball scenario mentioned previously making a bad situation (thrown from bike) significantly worse (human fireball thrown from bike).

And you said the purpose of devising an alternate gas tank is you are looking for a clean looking bike... what's "clean looking" about hoses leading from the carb to a bag on your back?

 

[Dakman]

I don't think the issue is the use of the fuel bladder, I think the safety issue is strapping said fuel bladder to your back... if you are thrown from your bike, the fuel line could detach, which leads to the fireball scenario mentioned previously making a bad situation (thrown from bike) significantly worse (human fireball thrown from bike).

And you said the purpose of devising an alternate gas tank is you are looking for a clean looking bike... what's "clean looking" about hoses leading from the carb to a bag on your back?

Well, a small tube running to the carb is a lot less of an eyesore than a tank.

 

[Dakman]

I really think the human fireball scenario is a pretty low probability.

 

[Dakman]

better off modding frame with a oversize top tube that you can make sealed and tap with a cap and petcock....

Thanks, it is an idea well worth considering.

 

[pucksterpete]

You could always install a rear rack on the back and use pannier bags on the side to use 2 fuel bags or just one and still have room for storage or a six pack.

 

[Esteban]

You can find one of these type tanks from old gas engines , usually for $20 or less on that auction site , or in scrap metal yards . Make sure the inside is not too rusty & it hold enough fuel for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOzCzMIJlxE&feature=related

 

[Daeouse]

Have you considered an internal tank, like the guy stated above? I believe they call it an "In-frame Tank". It would solve the problem of the looks, and would also allow you to keep your fuel lines shorter and neater.

 

[Dakman]

Yes, although the frame is still on it's way to me so I'll have to wait to measure the volume of the top tube. It looks like it could hold about approx 750ml, which isn't much but I suppose I could carry spare fuel with me in a backpack for longer trips.