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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by joshbob, May 5, 2014.

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  1. badinfluence63

    badinfluence63 Well-Known Member

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    Those 4.5 gallon sporty tanks are awsome. I had bought one for a rigid triumph I had a long time ago. It was made by Mustang, not sure if they make those any more. Looke dlike a traditional 2.2 Sporty tank but huge.
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    The one I had look a lot like the tank josh Bob has just bigger 4.5 gallons
    cowboy, May 14, 2014
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    The one I had before this one was a 3.5 gallon Mustang tank made by Paughco. I really like the streamlined look of my new tank and won't change to a bigger one. Like HKR says: don't pass by any gas stations LOL.
    joshbob, May 15, 2014
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  5. hotroadking

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    plus you have an excuse when you need to piss every 50 miles for your buddies,

    hey I need gas, might as well take a leak....

    if they are like many of us they'll be happy to stop to take a leak anyway
    hotroadking, May 15, 2014
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  6. hogcowboy

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    Yep, you need more breaks the older you get.:(
    hogcowboy, May 15, 2014
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    No doubt about taking more frequent breaks. On hot days I like to drink more water and riding has a way of shaking it out of you :rolleyes:.
    joshbob, May 16, 2014
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    Sure does. As a Legion Rider/ PGR we drink a lot of water. Sometimes I barely make the hour+ ride home after.:smuggrin:
    hogcowboy, May 16, 2014
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  9. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    that's what trees & bushes are for ,
    cowboy, May 16, 2014
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    Once you start into west Texas, what trees and bushes.:D
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    I remember Texas being pretty sparse in places LOL. I have just pulled over next to a guard rail and let it fly when there was no other choice.
    joshbob, May 16, 2014
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    Come to Oregon, you'll have no problem finding a tree
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    Yeah, I gotta get up there. Got a good buddy that lives in Florence. He's been here so I got to get up there.
    hogcowboy, May 17, 2014
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Florence is really nice, small town that sits on the coast. Great place to raise a family to.
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    They encourage a rider to drink water and stay hydrated on long summer day rides which doesn't help the prostate deal about frequent urination,lol.
    badinfluence63, May 17, 2014
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    He complains of rain and I complain of lack of rain. Wish we could get together on that issue!
    hogcowboy, May 17, 2014
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    Need to come to Canada so you guys can equally bitch about the snow. At least the grass is growing now.
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    You mean it made it through the snow??? Kinda bogs the mower down don't it?
    hogcowboy, May 17, 2014
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    roadsterguy can keep the snow , as for trees In west Texas , I know just what you mean there & tumble weeds move to fast LOL guard rails it is again
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    Or maybe a Saguero cactus - but don't get too close LOL.
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    After a while you memorize how long it will run on reserve. I got two and a half gallon fat bob tanks on my Iron-head. It usually makes 11 miles on reserve. But with those gas tanks when it runs out one can lean the bike way over towards the petcock side and get some gas out of one tank into the other.
    shovelhead13, Jun 8, 2014
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