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TOPIC: Re:custom tank

#1361
haolehonu (User)
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custom tank 2008/05/09 01:23 Karma: 1  
So some dude is selling this in craig's list in Phoenix, I just thought the tank was sweet.

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huckersteve (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/05/14 23:39 Karma: 1  
Sure does look tight. I was thinking how awesome it would be to adapt a Felt Cruiser bike with the tank style frame to an actual functioning fuel tank. I don't know if I have the skill set needed to do such a conversion but I it looks like someone succeeded here with whatever this bike is. Nice post. Anyone have any ideas as to the level of involvement in modding a structural frame member like that into a sealed and safe fuel tank? Anyone done it successfully? Love to see it!

-HS
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#1392
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Re:custom tank 2008/05/14 23:46 Karma: 1  
These babies are Prime candidates, I think..

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#1393
huckersteve (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/05/14 23:48 Karma: 1  
Or this..

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#1394
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Re:custom tank 2008/05/15 00:12 Karma: 1  
This little number would make a showstopper of an electric bike, or a motorized rig, don't you think?

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brandon2244 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/23 12:22 Karma: 1  
hey man, this mp bike is sweet as hell! where did u get the pic at and do u know where i can pick one up? i recently built an 80cc kulana 26inch, and im always looking for a new frame or bike, due to the complete disappointment with the kuluna's cheap frame, its not a good option for a 80cc motor not very sturdy and parts of the original bike fall off every day, expecially if i get up to speed, like 45 mph, it starts shakin like crazy and losins up all kinds off bolts with the org.bike. thanks for the pics, those bikes are sweet!
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#1849
brandon2244 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/23 12:37 Karma: 1  
ive tryed many ideas to make a tank out of a bike frame like those in your pics. And the best i think and what i am working on now will most likely work out and be safe and cool: Im starting out by drilling a hole in the frame tank just big enough to let a bladder fit in(like what they use to hold gas in an airfeuler plane), Ive managed to manufacture a 1/2 gallon bladder out of heavy duty rubber and kevlar(to prevent punchtures), i sqeeze it into the frame tank unfilled letting the nozzle(which is just a hollowed out valve, used on a innertube), stick out the hole o drilled. Then i attached a standard on/off valve(included in spooky tooths engine kits) by screwing it onto the bladder valve. I attached a washer to the bladder valve so it dosnt fall into the frame when mot filled with gas. So far it works pretty good, only problem is when there is a small amount of feul left in the bladder it never gets out(just have to refill more often) not really a big deal though. But, i really would like to know were i could purchase one of those bikes u posted pics of with the frma tanks. I really didnt know those types existed, so i spent months fabricating my own custom frame with a large thick top frame bar. Thanks again, and im thrilled these bikes are around, it opens up alot of ideas and gets my mind going a million direction. Look forward to hearing from you. -Peace
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#1850
brandon2244 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/23 12:37 Karma: 1  
ive tryed many ideas to make a tank out of a bike frame like those in your pics. And the best i think and what i am working on now will most likely work out and be safe and cool: Im starting out by drilling a hole in the frame tank just big enough to let a bladder fit in(like what they use to hold gas in an airfeuler plane), Ive managed to manufacture a 1/2 gallon bladder out of heavy duty rubber and kevlar(to prevent punchtures), i sqeeze it into the frame tank unfilled letting the nozzle(which is just a hollowed out valve, used on a innertube), stick out the hole o drilled. Then i attached a standard on/off valve(included in spooky tooths engine kits) by screwing it onto the bladder valve. I attached a washer to the bladder valve so it dosnt fall into the frame when mot filled with gas. So far it works pretty good, only problem is when there is a small amount of feul left in the bladder it never gets out(just have to refill more often) not really a big deal though. But, i really would like to know were i could purchase one of those bikes u posted pics of with the frma tanks. I really didnt know those types existed, so i spent months fabricating my own custom frame with a large thick top frame bar. Thanks again, and im thrilled these bikes are around, it opens up alot of ideas and gets my mind going a million direction. Look forward to hearing from you. -Peace
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#1851
brandon2244 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/23 12:39 Karma: 1  
hey man, this mp bike is sweet as hell! where did u get the pic at and do u know where i can pick one up? i recently built an 80cc kulana 26inch, and im always looking for a new frame or bike, due to the complete disappointment with the kuluna's cheap frame, its not a good option for a 80cc motor not very sturdy and parts of the original bike fall off every day, expecially if i get up to speed, like 45 mph, it starts shakin like crazy and losins up all kinds off bolts with the org.bike. thanks for the pics, those bikes are sweet!
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#1862
phillipmichael22 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/24 06:43 Karma: -1  
they are felt bicycles, if you go to thier website you can find a local dealer, im thinking about getting one myself
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#1863
phillipmichael22 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/24 06:43 Karma: -1  
they are felt bicycles, if you go to thier website you can find a local dealer, im thinking about getting one myself
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#1864
worker1 (User)
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Re:custom tank 2008/07/24 07:07 Karma: 0  
I think the qurve is the best bike for mb'ing; it looks just like those.
With lowered handlebars it looks like a racer.

Post edited by: worker1, at: 2008/07/24 07:07
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