Rebel Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
With the shortage of decent Intruder tanks today this may be a great option.
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
I agree
One if the most sot after parts is the tank
and it dosnt look bad on the bike
One if the most sot after parts is the tank
and it dosnt look bad on the bike
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
I checked on those tanks and they run about $85 on amazon. If I was a guy that could weld there may be a little profit in converting a few of them for resale. I wonder how they would fit on the VS800? Almost seems like they would be more of a direct fit.FallenAngel wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:39 amI agree
One if the most sot after parts is the tank
and it dosnt look bad on the bike
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
I wonder if there's a Boulevarde tank that might fit better?
If you have to change all the mounts and the fuel tap location you could probably use a number of different tanks.
If you have to change all the mounts and the fuel tap location you could probably use a number of different tanks.
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
I think it looks great and should work well. The only thing I don't like about it is the 2.8 gallon capacity, but if a person is hurting for a tank it is a great option.
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
One may fit better but finding something for $85 would be impossible. The Boulevard tanks run in $500-$600 range.
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
Yeah I get that but if you can't MIG / TIG / braze then you are paying someone to do that and then you're probably at the $500 mark.
Anyway - it does look pretty good on the bike. I do like that guy's videos.
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
True the welding can be an added cost but it is still a cost effective modification to a very hard to find part
Getting rid of the over engineered fuel delivery system for a single hose from the tank to the fuel pump is a big plus
I enjoy his videos as well I"So easy even a caveman can do it" comes to mind
I have tried a V Star tank and a big tank off of a Yamaha 650 Both tanks dont have the clearance I want for the forks and honestly just look to fat
The rebel tank looks good on the 1400 and that regardless of the small capacity is a huge plus In my opinion
His approach to a problem is often entertaining and informative
Getting rid of the over engineered fuel delivery system for a single hose from the tank to the fuel pump is a big plus
I enjoy his videos as well I"So easy even a caveman can do it" comes to mind
I have tried a V Star tank and a big tank off of a Yamaha 650 Both tanks dont have the clearance I want for the forks and honestly just look to fat
The rebel tank looks good on the 1400 and that regardless of the small capacity is a huge plus In my opinion
His approach to a problem is often entertaining and informative
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Re: Rebell Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
I had installed a petcock off of a GS 1000 on the tank my wife destroyed when she ran over my bike. It was one with the vacuum control on the valve for auto shut off. I t'd off the boost sensor vacuum line and had it at the back left side. The only issue was that I only had about 20 miles on reserve so I had to watch my fuel/mileage pretty close or carry an extra gallon on the bike. I usually carried extra because I have the trunk on the luggage rack.
When I replaced the tank I only turned the stock petcock around so that I could run regular fuel hose for the system.
The GS petcock was broken when the tank was pushed sideways and those damn things are expensive.
When I installed it I drilled 2 holes for the filter tubes and 2 for the metal screws I used to bolt it on I did buy a new gasket, o-ring type sanded the paint away to outside the gasket. I rode with it on for about a year and it worked well.
When I replaced the tank I only turned the stock petcock around so that I could run regular fuel hose for the system.
The GS petcock was broken when the tank was pushed sideways and those damn things are expensive.
When I installed it I drilled 2 holes for the filter tubes and 2 for the metal screws I used to bolt it on I did buy a new gasket, o-ring type sanded the paint away to outside the gasket. I rode with it on for about a year and it worked well.
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Re: Rebel Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
The skills of Fabrication/Welding/Brazing I see shown are not what the vast majority of Riders have.
And when one adds in the cost of Repainting to the costs of the custom fabrication/welding/brazing work and Tank purchase ....you'll definitely be at the $500-$600 mark or more
And when one adds in the cost of Repainting to the costs of the custom fabrication/welding/brazing work and Tank purchase ....you'll definitely be at the $500-$600 mark or more
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Re: Rebel Fuel tank mod for Suzuki 1400
Designer wrote: ↑Sun Aug 20, 2023 10:28 amThe skills of Fabrication/Welding/Brazing I see shown are not what the vast majority of Riders have.
And when one adds in the cost of Repainting to the costs of the custom fabrication/welding/brazing work and Tank purchase ....you'll definitely be at the $500-$600 mark or more
This is what you get for $300+ used. It still needs the dent repaired and paint. On top of that we don't know what the interior is like.
Probably end up with about the same cost as the rebel tank and have a new tank with no chance of rust.
When I replaced my tank, the one I got, 8 years ago, had a dent on the top but the inside was not real rusty. I spent a lot of time and effort taking out part of the dent then filling it and paint. At least on mine I could push much of the dent out by working through the fuel outlet hole.
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