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Hangry
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Posted: 15 Dec 2019 at 11:22 |
Hey all been doing some searching around for quite some time now regarding the problems with gen2 fuel tanks and came across a aprilia race company in the u.s called hsbk racing,they clame they make lightweight fuel tanks that are ethanol proof and can ship anywhere worldwide there not cheap but what I'm getting at is there anyone that knows anything about them?iv emailed a bloke called Bobby a few questions just waiting on reply.
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badapple
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Never heard of them or come accoss their gear but interesting to see if there is any substance to the claims.
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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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Hangry
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Nor me mate but they claim they use kevlar in the process.also its nearly half the weight and 19 litre.they do v4 tanks aswell but It does say those are for race use only
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badapple
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Got a link bud I'm lazy
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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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legend88
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Here you go, a 3.4Kg weight saving apprarenly: The pound is riding high at the moment so if anyone is interested it would be a good time to buy. Remember to factor in VAT and import duty when it arrives here though.
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Hangry
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Yep that's them glad you done it legend I'm crap this stuff haha
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redratbike
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I have seen a company in the USA before doing tanks no idea if this was the one
Maybe have a search on af1 for feedback I’m surprised no one has commissioned the tankshop to make an alloy one If they can do zx10 for £550 then an Rsv can’t be much more ? |
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badapple
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I'll check them out later
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Hangry
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Regarding alloy tanks would they have to be coated inside?just wondering cuz looks like the amount of ethanol is only going to go up
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spiceweasel
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How much are the carbon ones from "morepower " after import tax etc would it be better to have a UK supplier for a little more? ?
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426hemi
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Morepower lives in Hinckley.
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Spoonz
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Is it that bigger deal to have some tank expansion. Not like your tank has to come off on a regular basis. A carbon tank is going to cost 1/3 the value of the average rsv and even the Kevlar lined versions are only resistant for a finite period of time.
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badapple
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I think there's better ways of spending your hard earned however I've had some very frustrating garage sessions trying to seat the tank and never struggled with any other bikes. All's well if your bikes running well but if you have issues and are constantly under the tank it gets really f**king annoying
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badapple
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Having said all that I'd take a carbon one for that kind of money whatever happened to morepowers Gen2 tanks did anyone ever get one?
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Hangry
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More power gone quiet on his tanks for gen2, as of the having to take the tank off every year yeh pain in ass haha I'm in cornwall whit higher amounts of ethanol so yeh I'm trying to sort it out getting pist off with it to be honest and if I find something worth while I'll post it
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Spoonz
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The problem more power and most carbon tank builders have is getting enough takers to justify the effort and setup costs. From memory he needed 10 takers and never got half of that.
Given that rsv owners are a decreasing commodity generally not least ones prepared to splurge £1k on a tank I think the best bet is ally which has none of the mould or setup costs. You could have a word with Garin as his brother is a fabricator and has made many bike tanks. He knows Garin’s bike so could maybe comment on viability.
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426hemi
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Morepower is on the pb forum quite a lot. |
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Hangry
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Nice one spoons didn't mean to get sh*tty lol but it is getting me upset
No offense intended thought more power was there but spent money on smalts instead just a pain that's all.
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Hangry
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It don't help me not being face book haha.
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badapple
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You're not missing anything mate I signed up when I started breaking Gen2s and it's been great for sales but painful reading some of the crap people post.
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badapple
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Yeah I remember him needing 10 thought he'd hit the target. It's a shame as they were stunning. Like you say though these old school apes don't have the same number of owners as old Ducatis etc and when you can pick up a Gen1 R of Gen2 factory for 2.5-3.5k spending a grand on a tank is pretty serious. Still want one though
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