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Fuel tanks - which, where, who by?
james h - 1/10/08 at 04:34 PM

Any recommendations for fuel tanks?

Would be on my MK Indy R1. I have seen OBPs but there must be more? I need delivery preferably as I am too far from MK to drive there and pick up one.

Also.... Fuel lines? What size and material? (R1 is carbed 4XV).

Thanks,

James

McLannahan - 1/10/08 at 04:43 PM

Welderman (Joe) can make you a lovely ally one!

Indeed anything welded really!

Drop him a U2

blakep82 - 1/10/08 at 05:26 PM

i'll also be looking for a fuel tank soon... still trying to decide if a 36ltr tank is too small...

Paul TigerB6 - 1/10/08 at 05:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
i'll also be looking for a fuel tank soon... still trying to decide if a 36ltr tank is too small...


You will be needing a mortgage to fill a bigger one though!!!

blakep82 - 1/10/08 at 05:31 PM

true enough! i'm not looking at long distance driving though, so should be fine. wonder what kind of range it would have?

iank - 1/10/08 at 05:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
true enough! i'm not looking at long distance driving though, so should be fine. wonder what kind of range it would have?


32 miles at 4 mpg

J16 - 1/10/08 at 06:00 PM

Try speaking to James at Alloy Racing Fabrications on 01623 835805. His website is Alloy Racing Fabrications

He can produce custom designs and doesn't just do fuel tanks either.

UncleFista - 1/10/08 at 06:44 PM

Deneo on here has made us two tanks, I was happy with the original (especially for the price) but the replacement is even better quality.

Recommended.

Alan B - 1/10/08 at 07:02 PM

Is there something wrong with the MK tanks?

james h - 1/10/08 at 07:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Is there something wrong with the MK tanks?


No not at all (as far as I know!), its just that with them being so far away, for the price of petrol and the time spent going there, I might as well order from someone who can deliver the tank, or at least someone who is closer.

So far then:
OBP
Welderman
Alloy racing fabrications
Deneo

welderman - 1/10/08 at 07:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
i'll also be looking for a fuel tank soon... still trying to decide if a 36ltr tank is too small...


i made a 46 ltr tank for the indy,

Alan B - 1/10/08 at 07:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by james h
quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
Is there something wrong with the MK tanks?


No not at all (as far as I know!), its just that with them being so far away, for the price of petrol and the time spent going there, I might as well order from someone who can deliver the tank, or at least someone who is closer.

So far then:
OBP
Welderman
Alloy racing fabrications
Deneo


Ah Ok...gotcha.....makes sense

bigpig - 1/10/08 at 08:39 PM

MK charge a tenner for postage, last time I called them. £100 for the tank, £110 if you want a swirl pot.

Still need to sort out a tank for mine.