The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Semper Gumby on February 13, 2010, 02:07:14 PM

Title: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Semper Gumby on February 13, 2010, 02:07:14 PM

Ok guys,

I'm thinking about getting a R100R tank off Fleabay.  This should give me about 6.3 gallons on the main/reserve.  Coupled with my 4 gallon aux fuel cell about 10 gallons before reserve.  I figure that should be enough for trips to the great white north.    :D

What do you think?

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on February 13, 2010, 04:30:20 PM

I have heard that the G/S tanks fit our bikes.  
I would get one of those monsters.  Are they 10 gal by themselves?

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Semper Gumby on February 13, 2010, 08:14:42 PM

A Paris Dakar Tank is 35 liters but all I ever see is stickers from Israel.  If I saw one I bet it would be pricey..

(9.246 gallons)   :o

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on February 14, 2010, 07:19:26 PM

So that tank you are looking at - is like this?

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meyer-bikes.com%2Fbilder%2F16112322502.jpg&hash=905b54580ddba74c8d6970bb9e3323677020e4ff) (http://www.meyer-bikes.com/ersatz3.php?cat=7)
click


R100GS, R80GS avus black from S. Meyer - 422 Euros.


R100GS Specifications (http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R100GS.htm): 24 litres / 5.27 gal / 6.34 gal US

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Semper Gumby on February 14, 2010, 09:07:28 PM

Yep thats the one.

It fits right?

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on February 14, 2010, 10:58:43 PM

From what I have hear - the G/S, (and hopefully the GS), used the same "bail with a rubber" that wrapped around the backbone tube, as opposed to the metal strap with two holes, to accept rubber cushioned screws with big plastic nuts to hold the rear in place.

The front is the same on all the post '70, I believe.

Length might throw you a curve-ball.  The R65 tank is longer, I believe.

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: bruce_launceston on February 15, 2010, 06:56:14 AM

So that means that flash tank only holds 2 more litres than the standard (22 litre) R65 tank.

Better to wait for a Paris - Dakar tank then?

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Semper Gumby on February 15, 2010, 11:25:10 AM

I don't think the Paris Dakar would be available at a resonable price.  PLus I think the R100R tank is actually about 3-4 liters more as the lower right hand side of the R65 tank is unuasable fuel (no tap).

My biggest concern is the wider R100R tank fitting with the Lufty Fairing.

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on February 15, 2010, 04:29:16 PM

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My biggest concern is the wider R100R tank fitting with the Lufty Fairing.  

That is why we have hack saws!

Title: Re: Tank on FleaBay
Post by: chewy4x4 on February 17, 2010, 10:34:26 AM

Well if you have more money than god.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Tank-G-S-Paris-Dakar_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20af7d5ef2QQitemZ140383182578QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories