joeduno Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Hey guys, I'm new to the board, and to the ATV world. I just picked up a 95 Banshee with a GSXR 600 engine. The swap is pretty much done, just needs some TLC. One of my first items to "adjust" is the fuel tank. Right now the bike has a small 1 gallon red fuel tank (same type of tank that's sold at hardware stores) stapped to the frame. I was looking at the bike, and the only realy space is under the seat above the rear shock, up to the carbs. I measured it out and it seams that I have about 7" width, 5" height, and at least 14" in length. Does anyone know where I can find a tank that will fit in that space? Or is there another area I could mount the tank? I read about people putting a battery in the nose, is there room up there for a tank? Thanks guys, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny98banshee350 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 u could fab something up to go there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeduno Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 u could fab something up to go there... Yeah, thats what I figured I'd have to do. One of the guys I work with, his dad is a professional welder, and does lots of custom work on the side. If I can't find anything I'll just give the bike to him, and tell him to go to town, but I was kinda hoping to be able to find a tank that would work with just some mods. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 sound's like custom's the way to go! nice aluminum tank would be sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1Inferno Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 i took a jerry can and cut the side off and welded a plate on the open end and welded a filler neck off a car onto it. its about 2 gallons and its under the seat and it fits perfect. ill get pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 sounds like youre gonna have to go custom on this one. there isnt gonna be anything out there thats just gonna fit it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKCterror Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Ide rather have flamable liq in front of me and not under my balls. jmo. Post up some pics man. I wanna see this and i agree with everyone else...its fab time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1Inferno Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 well when your doing about 110 id rather flame out the ass then into my face. or leak out my ass then into my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKCterror Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 point taken. flaming ass vs face vs balls. When this tank gets fabbed i wanna see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_banshee_newbie Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 nothin like flamin balls at 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 point taken. flaming ass vs face vs balls. When this tank gets fabbed i wanna see it Damn that was funny...thanks guys, need the laugh this morning. I agree...fab time. You should be able to mock up a card board box to fit, and take it to a fab shop and have them make you one. I know there is a guy on one of these forums that does it...I just can't remember who... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeduno Posted September 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Damn that was funny...thanks guys, need the laugh this morning. I agree...fab time. You should be able to mock up a card board box to fit, and take it to a fab shop and have them make you one. I know there is a guy on one of these forums that does it...I just can't remember who... "Flaming Balls" you know that used to be my nickname in high school All right, thanks for the advice guys. Once I get the tank made up I'll be sure to post some pictures. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shee4speed Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 that may become your name in the hospital. LOL j/k...good luck with the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeduno Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Well guys, I ended up having my friends dad do the custom fab work, which once he started getting into it turned out to be a much bigger project than he or I thought. It turned out the previous owner who started the project really didn't do anything very well. My buddies dad spent just about all winter working on rebuilding the frame, and making a custom gas tank. The tank holds just over 6 gallons of fuel. The frame was rebuilt with much thicker metal tubing, and actually welded correctly. Today I installed my YFZ supsension, and re routed my fuel line. It is a very close fit between the fuel tank and the rear sprocket and chain, but even with my 250lbs bouncing on the rear of the seat, it won't touch. So after almost a year from my orginal post on the topic, here are some pics after my first test ride yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasJeff Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Well guys, I ended up having my friends dad do the custom fab work, which once he started getting into it turned out to be a much bigger project than he or I thought. It turned out the previous owner who started the project really didn't do anything very well. My buddies dad spent just about all winter working on rebuilding the frame, and making a custom gas tank. The tank holds just over 6 gallons of fuel. The frame was rebuilt with much thicker metal tubing, and actually welded correctly. Today I installed my YFZ supsension, and re routed my fuel line. It is a very close fit between the fuel tank and the rear sprocket and chain, but even with my 250lbs bouncing on the rear of the seat, it won't touch. So after almost a year from my orginal post on the topic, here are some pics after my first test ride yesterday. DAMM!!! You should paint it black and call it a flight data recorder. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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