frame mounted gas tank
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I got a 3/4 gallon tank off of ebay for mine. Its actually for a motorized bicycle kit. I'll try to get a picture of it up tomorrow. They have them in 1/2, 3/4 and 1 gallon sizes, but the 1 gallon was too long. The tricky part was mounting it. And I had to make a shorter seat pan to have it fit. It took a good day of working to get everything right, but its nice to have something to hug your legs around.
Here is a link to his ebay store where I bought it. I did have to ask for a 3/4 gallon as it wasn't listed. I also got it with the fuel shut off valve, as it wasn't included.
In the end it was a fair bit of work, but was worth it.
Here is a link to his ebay store where I bought it. I did have to ask for a 3/4 gallon as it wasn't listed. I also got it with the fuel shut off valve, as it wasn't included.
In the end it was a fair bit of work, but was worth it.
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Here is a quick picture of how the tank I mentioned above turned out:
I used the original seat cover and foam, just made a new seat pan out of plywood. Gets the job done and didn't cost anything.
I used the original seat cover and foam, just made a new seat pan out of plywood. Gets the job done and didn't cost anything.
Here are a few tanks to look at.
harperracing.com - Quarter Midget Parts and Supplies
I set a motorized bicycle tank on mine (with the seat off) and it fits fairly well, a bit far back but that's without mods. Someone on this sight has one and it looks good, a little work and a shorter 12" seat and it will look and fit fine! I get mine for $20+10 for shipping at spookytooth cycles the cheapest I have found them.......OK he posted right before me or I just was snoozin, but that is a good idea modifying the seat! I wont be able to do that, I cant sit on the stock seat very long, just not comfortable. Am I still asleep or is that an 11.5 hp ohv on that green machine? Faster than its safety capability, just the way I like them!
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Both the front and the rear are Carlisle snowblower tires. The rear is an X-Trac in 15x5.00x6 and the front is a Snowhog in 15x5.00x6.
The X-Trac has very square shoulders. That's why we went with the Snowhog in the front. Since its rounder, it makes turning easier.
Thats actually an old picture. I now have a "desert tank" installed above the brake light (just the OE tank off the B&S motor) because the new 26mm carb sucks the fuel down. Should get a new picture of that up one of these days.
The X-Trac has very square shoulders. That's why we went with the Snowhog in the front. Since its rounder, it makes turning easier.
Thats actually an old picture. I now have a "desert tank" installed above the brake light (just the OE tank off the B&S motor) because the new 26mm carb sucks the fuel down. Should get a new picture of that up one of these days.
