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Nytrashman
Posted on Sunday, September 03, 2006 - 06:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

although i have not found myself a used blast yet i was wondering if anyone has installed a larger gas tank on a blast. any pics or info would be greatly appreciated.

thanks
George
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Carlost
Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 12:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does Touratech list one? Doubt it... : D
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 02:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are people who've used other gas tanks on the Blast, mostly smaller, but I did see a Yamasukikawahonda type gas tank installed on one.You'll have to search the thumper pictures thread for various pictures.
I'm quite sure no one makes a larger Blast specific tank for the Blast, but given the narrow width of the 'oil in frame' backbone, there are some that will fit. It's probably going to take some work though.
Also check the 'links' section. The cafe racer stuff will probably fit (with work).
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Jprovo
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You're pretty much on your own here. Other than having a custom tank made up, The other thing that I've heard of doing is to "blow up" the tank. I know that some dirtbike guys have done this:

1. Completely Drain gas tank.
2. Fill gas tank with boiling hot water.
3. use air line to pressurize tank through the petcock to about 5 psi.
4. Drain water and enjoy new found fuel capacity.

I personally would not do this!!! It sounds dangerous as all hell, and you are thinning out the tank plastic. Not to mention that the tank cover is now not going to fit, and it's allready tough to get the tank to clear the rockerbox when you remove it... I'd be tempted to have a new tank made up, or live with filling up every hundred or so miles.

James
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Xgecko
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

100 miles???I usually put 2 gal in every 150 or so
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Jprovo
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 03:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

100 ~ 130 is a typical "tankfull" for me. I usually get 60 to 61 MPG, and I fill up around the time I hit reserve.
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Xgecko
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

you must ride faster than 60MPH my mileage always drops down to the 60 range when I ride the highway. When I keep it on the back roads at 40-50 I average 73plus
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Jprovo
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 07:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd say I spend more than half my riding time above 60, so that makes sense. With back road riding, I get much better gas milage, like you do.
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Xgecko
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 07:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have 4 routes to/from work only one 1 is hi-way and I only take it if I'm really late (its longer but I can go faster) BTW mileage at 90mph is about 50mpg
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Styxnpicks
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

anythings better than the 12.5 MPG I was getting with my truck
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Carlost
Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I get like 45 with the Aprilia when I'm lucky : D
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Jprovo
Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 12:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Xgecko, I think my worst MPG on the Blast has been 45. Lots of elevation changes and 85+ for 100 miles will kill fuel economy...

The Uly Usually gets 47-52 depending on conditions too. Of course, it always has bags on it, and it always a 2-up ride.

James
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