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BlackHoof · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:36 am Post subject: Large Volume Gas Tanks???

So, have any of you experince with enlarged stock gas tanks? I
saw an LT for sale which touted an oversized gas tank. When I
questioned the owner he said someone in Texas used to make
them, but he couldn't remember who. I was directed to view Helen
of TwoWheels fame website to see a pic of her large tanked RS.

Does anyone recollect any information about these things? Shocked

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Carl · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: Large K gas tanks

Kent, those large K gas tanks were made by Ray Randolph from Lubbock, Texas. He would take 2 K gas tanks cut one in half along the side front to rear and take the midsection from the other tank and weld it in place to make a taller, larger gas tank. There will be no more made as sadly Ray passed away a few years ago.
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BlackHoof · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks Carl,

Sorry to hear Ray is gone, maybe I can interest another welder into
trying his hand if I locate a donor tank for cheep. It seems like a
good idea that should live on. I guess that having the 9 gal. PD tank
has spoiled me. We'll see...
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Ted · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject:

Larry Fears had one of these Ray Specials, the tought thing is that welding aluminum is not easy. Might want to try the IBMWR and MOA sites for used ones until a new vendor pops up.
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Ted · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 10:54 pm Post subject:

LoL - coincidence? Just browsing the MOA ads...

BMW Motorcycles:

85 K Bike With 8 Gallon Randof Tank
Year: 1985
Make: BMW
Model: K100
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Price: $1,500
Description: This bike has an 87 motor with an 85 cam and computer so it makes the same power as the 85 but with the most up to date of those early K bike engines. Bike ran perfectly when parked. Extra motor and transmission and other extras. The 8 gallon tank is a Randof and I will sell it seperately. Have black bags for it and the one pictured is from my current bike. Great sidecar starter bike and will sell it without the big tank.
http://www.raidersporttouring.com/bike.htm

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BlackHoof · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 11:24 pm Post subject:

DIBS !!!!!!
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Carl · Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:59 am Post subject: Randolph tank

Good luck with the Randolph tank. From what I had heard they were rough as a cob and required alot of finishing work to make them look nice. I don't know the condition of the tank thats for sale, but you need to be aware of that while you negotiate a purchase price.
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BlackHoof · Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject: Cobby ?

Thanks Carl,

I'm into slowly Mad Maxing my LT, so expect an rough edges to
be softened by truck bed liner in shiney black. Exclamation

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Jim · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: oversize gas tank for sale

sorry this is in the tech section - it's a reply to Kent.

http://www.ibmwr.org/market/adlist.php?cat=kps

K100, K1100 Custom “Ray Randolph” 8.7 gallon Gas Tank.
No longer available. Ray Randolph built all aluminum custom expanded K-Bike tanks that gives your K bike a 280-320 mile range. Perfect for long distance RT or side car rig. Rear mount will work with either single or two bolt designs. Sound “no damage” condition. Currently black, but needs refinishing. Includes a custom tank cover. Ask for photos.
Price: Price $800 and I will split the shipping
Location: Irvine, Ca.
Contact Mark Spitler at <Mspitler@hidcorp.com>
Telephone 949-598-1665
Posted Friday, March 28, 2008 at 16:13:21 (EST)
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owrstrich · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

that dude mark spitler is just down the road from me... i can take a look if you wish... gotts to be this weekend though... we are pulling out of socal on tuesday morning...

i have spoken to that dude before about some k guards...

j o
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BlackHoof · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

Thanks mens...

I've decided not to pursue the large tank, I find myself riding
smaller distances these days...

Back when I was looking for the uber tanker, I think it was just
a flashback to when I put a 10.5 Heinrich tank on my R80ST...

You know Johnny, a bug eyed uber tanked RS might just be the
ticket...

I Know you gots the deep pockets $$$ Razz

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'27 Bugatti Replica/Kit Car-Dark Purple
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

Thats a steep price for a gas tank.

Hell for a bit more you could get a KLR. Twisted Evil

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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

If you need a cheap donor tank, I've got one from my parts 96 RS. Gvien the mounting differences between LT and RS frames you'll want to use the top half of the RS tank and the bottom of the LT. This tank is somewhat banged up but doesn't leak. $20 plus shipping.

Also note the K tanks are double-walled aluminum which probably won't be cheap to have one worked on.

Initially I thought that $800 figure was a lot for a tank lieke that but when you start to consider having to find someone to do it from scratch, $800 starts looking like a decent price.. And who knows, if there's no interest in that tank then you mgiht be able to talk down the price a bit.
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owrstrich · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject:

deep and empty...

have not had a per diem increase in 6 years...

2008 is the year of the spending freeze...

johnny
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dave n · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: fuel tanks

[quote="Flying Duck"] Gvien the mounting differences between LT and RS frames

the tanks from my 94 K1100LT & 96 K1100RS are the same.
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Jim · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:44 pm Post subject: large volume gas tank

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:48 am Post subject: Re: fuel tanks

[quote="dave n"]

markmack · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject:

I understand that there is a collar that replaces the fuel neck. This allows the tank to be "filled with fuel" I think it was a little less that a gallon added capacity.

Does anyone know where to get them?

Mark
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Jim · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject: flapperectomy

hey Mark - there is a little flapper where you put the gas nozzle in - removal of this is called (by most of us) a flapperectomy. Basically, you take the entire assembly out, turn it over, take out 4 screws (if memory serves me), then put the gas cap back on. Gives you a little less than a gallon extra, I think. Don't know why you need a collar....

Without knowing that singularly peculiar term, I wouldn't expect you to know what to search for - so I'm searching for you. Here are a couple links:
http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3276&highlight=flapperectomy
http://www.k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2523&highlight=flapperectomy
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
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BlackHoof · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: