rsvr.net Forums Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > Falco > General & Technical
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Carbon Fibre fuel tanks
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login


Carbon Fibre fuel tanks

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 8>
Author
Message
Nooj View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Official nut shiner, and nutter!

Joined: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Newbury
Status: Offline
Points: 393
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Nooj Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Carbon Fibre fuel tanks
    Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 17:52
Nothing decided yet, just chucking some ideas around... would anyone be interested in a carbon fibre Falco fuel tank?

Would be vaguely in the region of £1000 - £3000 depending on numbers and production costs (lot of things to find out first).

They would be as resilient to ethanol as our current tanks are. The lay-up would be top quality and it would be completely carbon, not just wrapped.

This doesn't mean it will happen, but if there's enough interest.... maybe.
Shiny Bike Syndrome Specialists in motorcycle valeting and VentureShield fitting.
Back to Top
Slackey View Drop Down
Forum Draw Master
Forum Draw Master
Avatar
The Draw meister

Joined: 04 Jul 2013
Location: Tattershall
Status: Offline
Points: 1127
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Slackey Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 19:20
Jesus Nooj...3k ??? I am all for special mods but you could buy a new bike for that and have change!

Saying that I have not got a Falco so what does my opinion matter lol
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
adzed View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
The Bad man!

Joined: 03 Oct 2010
Location: On the edge
Status: Offline
Points: 5087
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote adzed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 19:28
Good way to triple the value of a Falco though!
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Jollygiant View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Carbon Whore

Joined: 06 Aug 2012
Location: Naughty Step
Status: Offline
Points: 1265
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jollygiant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Jan 2015 at 20:25
I chucked around the same idea for the Mille/ Tuono and there were loads of yes's until I mentioned the price!

One day when I'm rich and can afford it I'll get the mould made and make one for mine and sod the cost!
Check out my pre-preg carbon fibre
www.jollyscarbon.co.uk
www.facebook.com/jollyscarbon
www.instagram.com/jollyscarbon

Has done The Ring…..Slowly but I did it!!
Back to Top
Ape View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Moto nutter!!

Joined: 07 Oct 2011
Location: here an there
Status: Offline
Points: 2783
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ape Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 06:10
I reckon the price will put people off dude, for around 3k they could pick up another falco/millie/tuono...A carbon tank would be a going of serial desire and drop dead gorgeous beauty though !!!
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk

RIDE IT LIKE YA STOLE IT BOSS !!
Back to Top
ckennedy View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien


Joined: 06 Jun 2014
Location: Leicestershire
Status: Offline
Points: 364
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ckennedy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 09:05
correct me if I'm wrong but arnt carbon tank illegal in the UK for road use? Heard the somewhere so if it's true it could only be sported on track bikes. 
Back to Top
Spoonz View Drop Down
Admins Group
Admins Group


Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Location: North Devon
Status: Offline
Points: 10726
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Spoonz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 09:20
I think strictly speaking tanks are supposed to be type approved to be sold on a new bike but I don't think that applies to modding. It just has to be up to the job.

This is the actual law regarding tanks from the gov website.

All fuel tanks:
  • Shall be constructed and maintained so that the leakage of any liquid from the tank is adequately prevented.
     
  • Shall be constructed and maintained so that the leakage of vapour from the tank is adequately prevented.
  • If fitted to a vehicle first used on or after 1st July 1973:
    • Made only of metal;
    • Fixed in such a position and so maintained as to be reasonably secure from damage.
       
  • A two-wheeled motorcycle (with or without a side-car) first used on or after 1st February 1993 need not have a fuel tank made only of metal.

Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16145
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 09:50
to tell you the truth an italian guy had a tuono carbon cover made and he could have got it down to 250 euro's if there had been enough interest but he couldnt muster up customers so i doubt if a tank at this price will get many jumping on the bandwagon .
 
tuono tank cover was on af1 just trying to find a link and pic...found it ... he posted on here as well
 At the moment the price for a cover finished with gloss painting and decals provided by customers is about 300 euro, shipping in europe is about 30 euro...

To get a better quote I need to make an order of 10 tank cover, more cover we order lower is the price... I think it would be easy to get them for 250...



 
 
sebi moto used to make rsv carbon tanks
 
this guy was looking at $900 if he got 10 people interested and he didnt!!!!
 
 


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Jollygiant View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Carbon Whore

Joined: 06 Aug 2012
Location: Naughty Step
Status: Offline
Points: 1265
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jollygiant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 10:35
These csrbon tanks Nooj and I are talking about at stronger then original ones.
Hold more and are lighter oh not to mention ethernol proof!
Check out my pre-preg carbon fibre
www.jollyscarbon.co.uk
www.facebook.com/jollyscarbon
www.instagram.com/jollyscarbon

Has done The Ring…..Slowly but I did it!!
Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16145
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 10:42
Originally posted by Jollygiant Jollygiant wrote:

These csrbon tanks Nooj and I are talking about at stronger then original ones.
Hold more and are lighter oh not to mention ethernol proof!
i dont doubt it ..and dont get me wrong we'd all love a carbon tank but its big bucks!


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Spoonz View Drop Down
Admins Group
Admins Group


Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Location: North Devon
Status: Offline
Points: 10726
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Spoonz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2015 at 12:11
Most of the better tanks I read up on seemed to use Kevlar on the inner layer of the tank. That makes it ethanol proof and stops the carbon from shattering into a million pieces on a hard impact. If anyone has seen Carbon in an impact on tv etc, it often explodes into pieces if you hit it hard enough.

I think the problem from a selling point of view is that most people want Carbon purely for looks as weight is less of an issue for the road user. If he can wrap and get the same look for £200, why would he pay £2k for something which looks the same to anyone passing by. For that reason I think Carbon tanks are a hard sell generally.
They do look nice though if done well.
Back to Top
Diablo View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 Sep 2010
Location: Upwell
Status: Offline
Points: 3126
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 17:50
That's actually really nice Redratbike. No it's not a proper carbon tank but looks much better than wrap. Wonder if the chap still makes them? Pierpiero has not been here for sometime by the looks of it tho...
Question everything.
Back to Top
Tifa View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar
I am Sparticus, only uglier

Joined: 21 Apr 2009
Status: Offline
Points: 1972
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tifa Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 18:44
only £3k?

I'll have six please Wink 
Back to Top
Diablo View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 Sep 2010
Location: Upwell
Status: Offline
Points: 3126
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 20:42
Heheh yes 3 big ones!

Thought the carbon tank cover was really nice though for 300euro's considering complexity of curves etc. I have sent a PM even tho I prob have more chance of seeing Elvis crashing a UFO into the Loch Ness Monster, than getting a reply now! Shame. I'm a carbon whore and would buy one tomorrow!
Question everything.
Back to Top
DrD View Drop Down
World Superbike Star
World Superbike Star
Avatar

Joined: 14 May 2013
Location: East Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 239
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DrD Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 22:59
I'ld still prefer an alloy tank for the Gen1
RSV 2003
Back to Top
Jollygiant View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Carbon Whore

Joined: 06 Aug 2012
Location: Naughty Step
Status: Offline
Points: 1265
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jollygiant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb 2015 at 23:47
Originally posted by Diablo Diablo wrote:


<Snip>
I'm a carbon whore <Snip>

Would you like to have a bet on that??? lol Wink
Check out my pre-preg carbon fibre
www.jollyscarbon.co.uk
www.facebook.com/jollyscarbon
www.instagram.com/jollyscarbon

Has done The Ring…..Slowly but I did it!!
Back to Top
Diablo View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 Sep 2010
Location: Upwell
Status: Offline
Points: 3126
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 00:44
Originally posted by Jollygiant Jollygiant wrote:

Originally posted by Diablo Diablo wrote:


<Snip>
I'm a carbon whore <Snip>

Would you like to have a bet on that??? lol Wink


 Thumbs Up
Question everything.
Back to Top
Ape View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Moto nutter!!

Joined: 07 Oct 2011
Location: here an there
Status: Offline
Points: 2783
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ape Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 08:17
Carbon tanks do look sexy as hell...

1 question though is it only black you can get CF in ??
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk

RIDE IT LIKE YA STOLE IT BOSS !!
Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16145
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 09:17
Originally posted by Ape Ape wrote:

Carbon tanks do look sexy as hell...

1 question though is it only black you can get CF in ??
no
 


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Ape View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
Moto nutter!!

Joined: 07 Oct 2011
Location: here an there
Status: Offline
Points: 2783
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ape Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 20:42
They look pretty cool.
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk

RIDE IT LIKE YA STOLE IT BOSS !!
Back to Top
wayne'o' View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar

Joined: 01 May 2012
Location: Manchester
Status: Offline
Points: 403
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote wayne'o' Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 22:29
Originally posted by adzed adzed wrote:

Good way to triple the value of a Falco though!


sh*tflap!!

www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
adzed View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar
The Bad man!

Joined: 03 Oct 2010
Location: On the edge
Status: Offline
Points: 5087
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote adzed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 07:56
Alright mate!
www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16145
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 08:23
Originally posted by adzed adzed wrote:

Alright mate!
oops...lol


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
D-Rider View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member

pilota de Falco

Joined: 08 Jul 2010
Location: Coventry
Status: Offline
Points: 3
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote D-Rider Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 11:26
Well the carbon tank project has come to fruition - we're about half way through the initial batch of 8 (the minimum number that we needed to commit to the project to commission the mould and get it off the ground).
Once the initial build is done, I think Rich will be happy to take further orders from those on Ridersite that didn't get in with the first batch and also other forums too - so RSVR.net and AF1 etc.

I've got mine now and will be glad to wave goodbye to the curse of ethanol expansion - the main reason we got them made in the first place. Side effects are the inherent capacity increase, a bit of weight loss and the carbon bling-factor ... but the important thing is the ethanol resistance.

It'll be a while 'till I find time to fit mine as I want to refurb the fuel lines inside and outside the tank at the same time and I've not got the time at present .... the standard tank can go through another winter ....

Oh yes, the costs are nothing like what has been discussed on here and although they will have to go up a bit for future builds will be a pleasant surprise to those of you that thought they were going to be several grand. Mind you, it's not for me to state prices - that'll be for any who want the tanks to confirm with Rich.
I'll try to make sure that I let you know when the first batch of 8 are done ... and sorry I haven't posted on here for ages !

BTW if anyone wants to see any pics, some are on the Ridersite forum and Facebook pabe and also on the AP Facebook page (mainly unfinished tanks but they still look good)
Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16145
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 12:23
i know nooj has his ..he told me on sunday when they dropped off Rob's falco.


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Diablo View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 Sep 2010
Location: Upwell
Status: Offline
Points: 3126
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 13:04
Hi D-Rider, I think I chatted to Rich Briefly on Facebook yesterday about this. I definitely want one. I have been emailing Carbon manufacturers in Europe, the US and even Oz, no-one was interested in making Mille tanks unless I wanted 10 or so.

Question everything.
Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16145
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 13:12
Originally posted by Diablo Diablo wrote:

Hi D-Rider, I think I chatted to Rich Briefly on Facebook yesterday about this. I definately want one. I have been emailing Carbon manufacturers in Europe, the US and even Oz, no-one was interested in making Mille tanks unless I wanted 10 or so.
I will get in touch with Rich.
he'll need a tank to make a mould from and a lot of money is right there in making a mould that can be used multiple times.
 
now i have a brand new 01-03 tank in a box ...just saying likeWink


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Diablo View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 29 Sep 2010
Location: Upwell
Status: Offline
Points: 3126
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Diablo Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 13:28
Yes all that mould making etc, the whole process is labour intensive and thats where the money goes I suppose, I mean paying for the hours spent making molds (quite rightly) and not just a final product. I appreciate the time spent behind the scenes and why it is expensive.
Question everything.
Back to Top
D-Rider View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member

pilota de Falco

Joined: 08 Jul 2010
Location: Coventry
Status: Offline
Points: 3
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote D-Rider Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Dec 2015 at 16:06
Yes - it's a long-term project - we started with the Falco tanks in the spring and it's only at the end of the year that we'll have them all produced.
Far better to do the job well than to rush - and Rich is a great bloke to have to do the work.
Make sure you understand the limitations of what can be achieved in the manufacturing process too - it's an entirely different process compared to making the OEM tanks. For example, hiding the join between top and bottom sections of the tank is not completely possible (unless you cover it in paint) - though Rich has done a pretty good job with that too.
Back to Top
morepower View Drop Down
Moto2 racer
Moto2 racer


Joined: 02 Mar 2014
Location: hinkley
Status: Offline
Points: 142
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote morepower Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 May 2016 at 14:00
I haveonly just seen Nooj's thread...
Funny how from little or zero interest and it seems like this may not happen that for the past 6 months or so all I have been doing is making Aprilia fuel tanks due to them being too expensive.... lol...





With one more on the way this week too... Bringing the current total to 9 Falco tanks and 14 Aprilia RS250 tanks in the past 14 months.. 




Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 8>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.03
Copyright ©2001-2019 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.125 seconds.