Modern Vespa

The materials have arrived and it's time to start making the mounting brackets for my 3 gallon fuel cell. It's going to sit vertically on the floorboards of the SYM HD200.

rendered tank and mounts

tank, pattern, and tools

Looks like a good start you've got.

I've recently started on a long range tank. Holds a little over 2.25 gallons. I've got no purpose in doing this other than just wanting to tinker on something. Dunno how far I'm going to take it but I definitely planning on finishing at least this one. Fuel pump is here, waiting on the fuel cap in the mail.


-Todd

Got some of the bits cut and bent today. The first strap was a little two narrow after bending but the second fits perfect.

Hey VP1, what pump are you running? I'm going to try a diaphragm pump running off a vacuum line first. If that fails I'll go electric.

Hey Patrick, here is what I'm using http://www.mr-gasket.com/ProductDetails.aspx?brandID=1&productID=11377978&txtSearch=micro%20fuel%20pump
Nice and pretty small which is good as there isn't much room. I'm mounting it upside down, in between the shocks.
cheers, Todd

Bump!
I wanna see more photos!
~El Josh aka Ruby

Almost ready to have it welded up. two more bits to cut for the top and bottom mount points.

I had a very similar idea... but it was going to run horizontally, but I realized it'd cut off access to my battery.

that looks pretty cool so far dude.

The frame for the fuel cell is all welded up. Next step is fitting it to the mounting brackets.

Who'd you get to do the alum welding?

What, I cut the thing out with a hacksaw, bend it on the edge of my workbench, shape it with a hand file, and you don't think I can weld it with matches?

ok, had Weiss Welding (Folsom St between 8th and 9th st.) do it. Their work is incredible but they are a bit spendy.

Jess I got about 20-30 feet of welding going on right now

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I like the Idea of a larger fuel tanks I seen this site and was thinking of getting one for my touing bike. I have not had the time maybe you'll get some Ideas from the site xxx.coyote-gear.com/menu.html

I am sure I have seen an add-on fuel tank for Scooters that goes between your knees (same as a motorcycle, in effect). I have googled a few search queries but found nothing - very annoying.

From memory, it filled the space with fuel and storage space - just wish I could find the article / picture. Looked interesting, but you would lose the step-thru facility that makes scoots so convenient.

Will keep searching . . . . .

Jeff

Bump again

Got the frame trimmed to fit and all the brackets cut and marked. Tomorrow I'll take it down to get the rest of the welding done.

Here's the frame mostly finished and in position on the scoot. I need to trim the lower mount points a bit and drill the holes for the lower mounts still. Also need to finish the straps that go around the tank and will bolt to the tabs sticking out from the back of the frame.

Nice.

Jess, Just an update. Things are just about ready to ship to you. Hang in there just a wee bit more pal. he he he

Jess gets all the cool toys.....

(gott get me a tig welder...)

R

A little more progress today

bulkheads installed

Have you ever seen the infomercials with the propane torch aluminum welding rods? It might come in handy for a DIY project like this.

http://durafix.com/

Finished plumbing the tank this weekend. Tested it out with a gallon of fuel in the front tank. Only took a few minutes to pump it to the stock tank.

So how many gallons will that hold now?

The front tank holds 3 gallons, the stock holds 2, for 5 total. Maximum range 340 miles.

Man that sounds so sweet.

Nice work, Patrick.

I just finished the mount for my Plan B gas tank, but don't have it plumbed yet. Going from AN-6 to 1/4" hose is harder than you'd think.

Jess, do you have any photos of your install yet?

A couple, although they're low-quality and badly compressed.

http://www.modernjess.com/cannonball/

Is that first image from SolidWorks?

It was done in Ashlar Argon

It was in my budget for the unstealth and I keep using it for just about everything.

Looks like an awesome program.

Here's the fuel pump bracket I made. Desided to use an electric fuel pump and only turn it on as needed to move fuel from the lower tank to the top tank.

nice work on both of your projects!

@jess:-

milling the variator??

variator half in with the tools pic???

need to know more please!!

Ready to go!

Sweet! Have fun.

I hate you.

You want my fuel pump as a spare?

Nice, good luck on your ride!

Yes please.