I'm dreaming of an 8 gallon tank...

[aviation1972]

If it were me....
I'd extend the bottom of the tank. Thru the frame and where the airbox is. Just use a ramair intake. No one would even notice, and all welds would be hidden. Just have to mod the intake straw and ignore the fuel light...

Saddlebag gas is probably the cheapest, easiest, and least complex way to go, like IMFASTTOO proposed, but I'm much more interested in pursuing the approaches mentioned by "BigNorm" and "camccardell". After all, if I'm going on a longer, endurance type ride, chances are I'm going to have other provisions packed in my saddlebags, like food, clothing, rain wear, etc. I'd rather have my fuel where, ( In my mind ), the fuel should be. I admit, it's a preference. There's no right or wrong here. We all have our individual opinions. And, we are all entitled to have our opinions, ( silly as some opinions may seem to some of you ). We should all be trying to support each other on this forum, and when we disagree, do so in a constructive manner. What's the point of one-upmanship here? We're not children. Although, I'll admit to being a child at heart. Why else would I want to ride for hours without taking a break?

 

[Joesmoe]

I love the idea of using the air box for fuel. In fact, that is how the Honda ST1100/1300 bikes are set up, with the main tank up top, and a smaller tank below the seat.

Now if someone would just figure it all out, and buy two of everything, selling me the second set.

 

[R3Tex]

Heres a thought...get a set of Mitzzys quick release brackets, build a platform the includes everything needed (tank, pump, etc), make it quick connect to bung in the tank and some electric and voila...an easily configured long distance setup. Not much use to you touring guys, but easily doable on a standard or roadster. Now if you can just get your back tire to last long enough...

 

[GPMAZ]

You might want to check out the IBA forum. You'll probably find quite a few suggestions for adding fuel capacity.

Iron Butt.org General Discussion: How to set up your motorcycle for long distance rides

 

[Joesmoe]

Curious, I don't see the first thing about fuel there. There must be more there than meets the public eye.

 

[GPMAZ]

Curious, I don't see the first thing about fuel there. There must be more there than meets the public eye.

Change the display from 'last year' to 'all'.

 

[Joesmoe]

"I see", said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw.

Thank you.

 

[BigNorm]

I've just started reading their archive of wisdom. Good stuff. I wasn't aware that on days 3-7 most people can only physically handle 65% of the distance that they could on their first day. Good to know.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

You might want to check out the IBA forum. You'll probably find quite a few suggestions for adding fuel capacity.

Iron Butt.org General Discussion: How to set up your motorcycle for long distance rides

THERE are over 16,000 gas stations in Texas so its hard to believe you could run out of gas

 

[Mittzy]

Heres a thought...get a set of Mitzzys quick release brackets, build a platform the includes everything needed (tank, pump, etc), make it quick connect to bung in the tank and some electric and voila...an easily configured long distance setup. Not much use to you touring guys, but easily doable on a standard or roadster. Now if you can just get your back tire to last long enough...

I like the way your thinking but wont fit a touring