Alternative larger fuel tank.

czowner · 03-03-2009, 04:25 AM

In one of my recent browses through flea bays petrol tanks I came across this:

It's a Hyosung RT125 Karion. It looked about right, and it was!

If you're not a welder you could just drill some fresh holes in the rear mount and twist it to about 30' from the horizontal.

The front mounts drop from the stock tank mountings, I welded a pin for the bobbin (a yamaha item), non welders could improvise with a countersunk bolt?

The tank had no tap, and the original Hongdou tap was too long and fouled the cylinder head. The only Chinese tap I could find at the breakers was this short one, so there's been some careful filing to make it fit.

The finished job, total cost Â£23 ($35).
Without Googling how big do you think the tank is? It's deceptive.

Jonathan.

hunter · 03-03-2009, 12:18 PM

does it hold more fuel than the stock tank?because that would be a plus for these lifans,a little more miles per fill up

Dragon · 03-03-2009, 11:02 PM

Probably 1.7 gal.

AZ200cc · 03-03-2009, 11:31 PM

Nice work :!: , I wonder if any of the desert tanks offered could be made to fit now.

czowner · 03-04-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon

Probably 1.7 gal.

Nowere near, it's a decptive 9 litres in total (2.4 US gall) with .75litre reserve. Gets me a whopping 150 miles to the tankful.

Jonathan.

culcune · 03-04-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by czowner

Nowere near, it's a decptive 9 litres in total (2.4 US gall) with .75litre reserve. Gets me a whopping 150 miles to the tankful.

Jonathan.

The only catch is to find these tanks. I don't think too many Hyosung dirt bikes/enduros came to N. America, but perhaps one could order them from Hyosung, which is still here in N. America.

I wonder if the new Hi-Bird 5 gallon tank, or the Shineray 5 gallon tank will fit the majority of these GY-series bikes. That would be something interesting--the gas would last longer than the bike!!

czowner · 03-05-2009, 10:01 PM

I wonder if the new Hi-Bird 5 gallon tank, or the Shineray 5 gallon tank will fit the majority of these GY-series bikes. That would be something interesting--the gas would last longer than the bike!!

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I can't see anything bigger fitting very easily (or looking "right"), unless you want to start changing the seat as well. There's not much room along the top frame tube.

Jonathan.

AZ200cc · 03-05-2009, 10:16 PM

Maybe a tank off a dr, They sit tall but are not very long

03-03-2009, 04:25 AM	#1
czowner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North East England Posts: 313	Alternative larger fuel tank. In one of my recent browses through flea bays petrol tanks I came across this: It's a Hyosung RT125 Karion. It looked about right, and it was! If you're not a welder you could just drill some fresh holes in the rear mount and twist it to about 30' from the horizontal. The front mounts drop from the stock tank mountings, I welded a pin for the bobbin (a yamaha item), non welders could improvise with a countersunk bolt? The tank had no tap, and the original Hongdou tap was too long and fouled the cylinder head. The only Chinese tap I could find at the breakers was this short one, so there's been some careful filing to make it fit. The finished job, total cost Â£23 ($35). Without Googling how big do you think the tank is? It's deceptive. Jonathan.
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03-03-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
hunter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 101	gas tank does it hold more fuel than the stock tank?because that would be a plus for these lifans,a little more miles per fill up
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03-03-2009, 11:02 PM	#3
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Probably 1.7 gal. __________________ Chinabikeless
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03-03-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Nice work :!: , I wonder if any of the desert tanks offered could be made to fit now. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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03-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Maybe a tank off a dr, They sit tall but are not very long __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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03-05-2009, 10:01 PM	#7
czowner Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North East England Posts: 313	I wonder if the new Hi-Bird 5 gallon tank, or the Shineray 5 gallon tank will fit the majority of these GY-series bikes. That would be something interesting--the gas would last longer than the bike!! [/quote] I can't see anything bigger fitting very easily (or looking "right"), unless you want to start changing the seat as well. There's not much room along the top frame tube. Jonathan.
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