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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 8
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Gas tank swap options?
Hi all,
I've just picked up my second GIO Beast and have decided to get to modifying them. Has anyone had any success swapping in another gas tank that has a petcock with a fuel reserve? I'm pondering something like the tank from a YFZ450 [random on-line store link]. i don't have a problem with cutting the plastic. Has anyone attempted this or am I just wildly crazy? Thanks guys! Dan |
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: finger lakes NY
Posts: 2,061
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i would think you could just swap out the petcock if it has a somewhat standard petcock... if you could post pics of what your petcock looks like and how it mounts that would help greatly!
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#3 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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Welcome Dan!
Bogieboy, the Beast has no petcock at all. On mine, I installed an inline petcock, but that still does not provide reserve. I've thought about welding a small plate to the bottom of the tank, so I could drill and tap to suit a standard petcock; that would provide reserve. Since it's a steel tank, I'm sure I could get it clean enough to weld on. That said, I do like the idea of using a plastic tank that already has reserve.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 8
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I've pulled the tank off of one of my beast and I'm going to drive by a few dealers on the way home today to see if I can identify a tank that is a close fit.
Fingers crossed. Edit: spelling Last edited by danw; 07-23-2014 at 12:51 AM. |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Which Province do you live in, Dan?
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 8
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I'm on Vancouver island. Haven't gotten a good look at any tanks yet, but this week I should have time.
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#7 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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You're a little far for me to take on a project. Do you have access to a welder?
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#8 |
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 8
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I have a Lincoln Electric 110v Mig with argon. But I'm hesitant to weld on a gas tank if I can get a plastic one from something else.
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#9 |
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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I agree, although tanks like that are inexpensive, so you could waste one and it wouldn't hurt much.
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Vancouver Island BC
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Another islander. I'm on the island aswell
If you are going to weld the tank I'd fill it with water I've never welded a gas tank. But always heard to fill with water Where on the island are you ? Dave |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Filling it with water is one way, but you can also clean it successfully with CLR and lots of water. I expect that Castrol Super Clean would also work well.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 8
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I'm in Victoria.
I just cleaned out the carb from my older Beast and it was full of what looks like rusty gunk. I think I'm going to order the tank from a YFZ 450 and see if I can make it work. |
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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A fuel filter is a good idea. Just choose a good quality unit, so it doesn't come apart on the trail and pour fuel on a hot engine. Made in USA is a good sign.
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: SASKATOON
Posts: 1,161
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tank rust
somewhere I saw a product for cleaning tanks out... CTC or ??? you can just wash it out good with water & soap to get all the gas fumes out... so then there is no exploxing products inside.. you can not weld with water inside... it will take the heat away... and not let the weld stick... if you can get a new tank some times they are very cheap.... I needed a tank for a KANDI 150 DD DUEN BUGGY... THE REPAIR shopwanted $100.00.... a new tank from CALIFORNIA WAS $24.00 & SHIPPING.... I bought 2 of them $48.00 _+ fedex ground.. $57.00... less than $120.00 one for a spare..
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh
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uh yes you can weld with water inside......I have seen many a welder fill a tank with water and weld a crack or hole.
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atv, petcock, tank |
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