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  • A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

    Hi everyone, I am planning a very long tour (hopefully the world) and I need a little info about fuel. Has anyone tried to setup auxiliary fuel cells on the bike and connected them through the fuel tap so that switching from the main tank to the secondary tank is as easy as switching to reserve.

    During the tours, there will be places devoid of fuel station for several kilometers and I want to have atleast 20 liters of backup fuel. one thing that I imagined is to remove the rear seat and use the screw groves to mount a a flat tank, but I doubt it'll be able to contain a lot of fuel without sacrificing the center of gravity

    Another spot that I think would be nice is behind the footrests, mount two canisters on either sides and connect them to the main tank using a fuel pump and a switch connected via the battery to the left handlebar, the idea is to flick the switch and the pump will dump the fuel into the main tank

    Alternative I can keep the fuel tanks as is and dump them into the main tank manually without the need for a fuel pump, just in case the pump breaks down on the road and I don't want to be left stranded

    So there are my ideas, do let me know what you think about them

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    Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

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    At the Dakar, they have fuel tanks on either side of the bike and at the rear which pumps in the fuel into the main tank at the press of a button. Tourers i guess would not want the added weight and complexity of a fuel pump
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      Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

      Originally posted by Temping Aion View Post

      During the tours, there will be places devoid of fuel station for several kilometers and I want to have atleast 20 liters of backup fuel. one thing that I imagined is to remove the rear seat and use the screw groves to mount a a flat tank, but I doubt it'll be able to contain a lot of fuel without sacrificing the center of gravity
      First of all, Thats one ambitious plan and wish you all the very best for that.

      But, dont you think you will put yourself in danger with fuel tank behind your back, and you being completely exposed. My idea would be like to carry two 20 litre tanks like panniers and use your rear seat for luggage mount. Manually unload the fuel tank from the side and pour it with some funnel or something.

      But problem is one tank empty, other is full, you will have imbalance in weight. Thats something to think about
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        Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

        I second The Archer's response. You could also try fabricating a custom tank(main tank) which houses a lot more fuel than the stock model, and keep the jerry cans as an aux supply. From a personal point of view, i wouldn't be comfortable with multiple fuel pumps, as the chances of things going wrong are multiplied, gotta thank Murphy for that!

        Which bike have you chosen? And do you plan on having any support vehicle for back up? On planning the routes, you could also try and calculate the largest distance between fuel pumps, so as to identify how much fuel you'd have to carry onboard.

        And in all honesty, going around the world on two wheels, is as good as it gets!

        EDIT: In addition, you might want to check Doc Arnob Gupta's sojourn from Leh to Kanyakumari in 78hrs.
        Last edited by Jon Niranjan Paul; 10-23-2015, 01:41 AM.

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          Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

          Touring bikes have that already by design. Benelli 600 GT has a 27 litre fuel tank. And if you want extra fuel you can carry as the other 2 said,

          A 20/10 litre Army Jerry can will cost you Rs.1850 on oliveplanet.in. which is leak proof and even good for high altitude.
          For balancing issue, put it on the middle beneath the saddle bags/ carrier if your bike has one. But you must seal it properly though.


          Just for News: Few bikes even had fuel stored in their frames. Search for Oil in Frame / Fuel in frame bikes.. Buell bikes had fuel stored in Frame and Oil in Swing arm.. Like aircraft fuel in wings..
          Last edited by saikarthik; 10-22-2015, 11:21 PM.
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            Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

            The Benelli 600GT is an awesome bike, but i don't think it might be suitable for this particular tour because of the lack of riding modes and no ABS. To conquer terrains like Leh, on such a high capacity bike, you need to have different riding modes to control all those horses with your right hand. I would suggest the Tiger XCX rather. (Personally had the luck to witness it in action over a 1.8K trip, and it's nothing short of brilliant!).

            You can also add extra panniers on the Tiger and still maintain a decent COG.

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            • #7
              Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

              I met somebody on a Ninja 650 who had put a aux tank to ride through Spiti. Worked quite well for him too.

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              Another option is to ride a bike like the Suzuki GS150. With a tank range of 700km or so
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                Motorcycle has got to do nothing with world tour! Not my testimonial, but theirs...
                People who've been encircled have done world tours decades ago...probably around the time when the senior most members in the forum would've been born & those were on RE cast iron & good old Yezdi with & without sponsorship.

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                Talking about sponsorship, here's one of a very respectable gentleman, who learned nothing but, taking no for an answer & he's not new here!!



                and what is it like to live for 3 years on a motorcycle...


                My point - No mater what you ride, TVS 50 or BMW, if you're passionate & determined you'll find the time to plan, route & chart details on how to yield to work around & make things happen and...additional fuel tank...phew!! That's not a matter of concern at all. Get in touch with those who've done world tour, I'm sure all of them will unanimously agree...GO WITH STOCK!!
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                  Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

                  Originally posted by aargee View Post
                  Motorcycle has got to do nothing with world tour! Not my testimonial, but theirs...
                  People who've been encircled have done world tours decades ago...probably around the time when the senior most members in the forum would've been born & those were on RE cast iron & good old Yezdi with & without sponsorship.

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                  Talking about sponsorship, here's one of a very respectable gentleman, who learned nothing but, taking no for an answer & he's not new here!!



                  and what is it like to live for 3 years on a motorcycle...


                  My point - No mater what you ride, TVS 50 or BMW, if you're passionate & determined you'll find the time to plan, route & chart details on how to yield to work around & make things happen and...additional fuel tank...phew!! That's not a matter of concern at all. Get in touch with those who've done world tour, I'm sure all of them will unanimously agree...GO WITH STOCK!!
                  WOW! Do they have any Tlogs put up? I need to read them!!

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                    Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

                    Originally posted by Jon Niranjan Paul View Post
                    WOW! Do they have any Tlogs put up? I need to read them!!

                    search "bharadwaj dayala " you'd get tons...
                    "A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel."

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                    • #11
                      Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

                      Regarding this, I had met someone a few months back. He was on his KLR650 riding down from Australia. He had one such auxiliary flat tank installed on the rear of his bike storing some 10-15litres. It was connected internally of which I am not sure how. That type of setup would be great.
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                      • #12
                        Re: A very odd request regarding Auxiliary Fuel Tanks!

                        There is a company that sells the tanks

                        Tour Tank Motorcycle Auxiliary Fuel Tanks

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