has anyone heard anything new on a large capacity fuel tank? I saw a previous thread where there was mention about enough interest to merit cacycle to produce one. I recently purchased a hyperstrada and really like it. even though I may make rest stops about when the fuel runs low (light on @100m,30m with light on so far), it would be a real advantage to have a longer range.
yes, the current range is enough for now, i am planning a 1K mile trip and would rather not make room for extra em fuel container. so far it looks like fuel stops are somewhere between 130-150 miles along planned route. I currently ride about 120 miles at a time driving from desert to San Diego, I already want to gas up less, would be good tp putt around town before gassing up to head back. At the rate that I am liking my hyper a larger capacity tank would make this bike best for me. Maybe a touring bike with longer range someone would say, but they are too big and you don't get that hypermoto side. Hyperstrada really does it for me, I just want to have the option of fueling less. Well, I'm sure the hyper is going to continue to win more people over.
Today I went on a ride and found out how far I can go with the fuel light on, I planned out my route with gas stops in mind. the first gas stop was closed for the season (at least that's what it looked like), so I figured from my planning that I could make it to the second gas stop. The second gas stop was also closed, the first one was in the mountains, the second gas stop was in the desert. At this point 123 miles on the clock, GPS showed next stop 43 miles. I ran out of fuel on a desert highway 9 miles from gas stop, clock showing 166.9,,,,,Dang! I was fortunate that a couple of hunters returning from a morning out at a ranch saw me pushing my bike in direction of gas stop, they pulled up and said they were riders and knew what it's like, we put the Hyper onto their truck and they gave me a lift to the next station. Looks like I have to plan better, carry extra gas, or maybe a larger capacity fuel tank will be developed, an extra gallon and a half would make it perfect.
Oh man. I did 162 miles yesterday and was starting to panic because there was no gas to be found. My trip fuel had been on for over 40 miles. I rarely go over 20 once the low fuel light comes on. I have thought about carrying one of those little fuel bottles with me on longer rides. The extra half gallon or so should be good for 20 miles.
Does the bike burn less fuel in low power mode (urban)?
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Does the bike burn less fuel in low power mode (urban)?
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I have not experimented with the other settings on rides, I've been running touring mode. Several people have posted the most mpg's are in the touring mode and easy on the throttle, it's not easy going slow but if it means making it to a gas stop. I actually did keep it between 55-60 last sunday after the second gas stop was closed. I have been looking into different fuel containers and there are many kinds to consider, we'll see what i choose. If anyone hears of a larger capacity tank for the Hyper, please pass it along, even crowd funding. Cacycles said it was possible but there was not enough interest, but the Hyper is such a good bike it's bound to win over enough fans, just a question of time. this is one of the best bikes I have owned/riden, you know your getting comfortable when your bike scrapes your boots in the turns.
Hey beef ****, I have gotten similar mpg's, but that has been when I "don't" ride between 1/110, then the most i can get with light on is around 120 miles out in desert against the wind. filled up with 3.9 gals that time. your right the light comes on around 96 miles-ish seemed llike it came on too soon that time, caught me by surprise and had I not looked down I would have had to push. I definitely would spend the money on a large tank if it was available.
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Adding a bigger gas tank to a dirt bike was easy and allowed us to make any bike into an adventure bike.
The Hyperstrada, with the under seat gas tank, would require adding a separate gas tank to supplement the volume. Something that would have to be done like the Iron Butt guys do with a box shaped tank on the tail. Ugly but effective.
Link: http://shops.hookit.com/acerbis/ViewProduct/RearAuxiliaryTank/2430.aspx
Link: http://safaritanksusa.com/products_new.php
Link: http://adventuremotorcycle.com/gear/universal-fuel-reserves
What's easier to do is to carry a couple camping fuel bottles. But that won't get you much farther.
Link: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/msr-30-oz-motorcycle-fuel-bottle
The Hyperstrada, with the under seat gas tank, would require adding a separate gas tank to supplement the volume. Something that would have to be done like the Iron Butt guys do with a box shaped tank on the tail. Ugly but effective.
Link: http://shops.hookit.com/acerbis/ViewProduct/RearAuxiliaryTank/2430.aspx
Link: http://safaritanksusa.com/products_new.php
Link: http://adventuremotorcycle.com/gear/universal-fuel-reserves
What's easier to do is to carry a couple camping fuel bottles. But that won't get you much farther.
Link: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/msr-30-oz-motorcycle-fuel-bottle
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Add the side case mounts to Roto Tanks and safely carry at least two more gallons.
Link: RotopaX 1-Gallon Gasoline fuel pack | TwistedThrottle.com
Link: RotopaX 1-Gallon Gasoline fuel pack | TwistedThrottle.com
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OK, for those of you that desire to make an adventure bike, capable of covering great distances and carry your belongings here is what you can do:
1) Make a bracket for a RotoPax.com 2 gallon fuel container using the three side case support bolts. One on each side of the bike.
Link: RotopaX 2 Gallon Gasoline
2) Add one of the Giant Loop Saddlebag system bags to haul your stuff. The bag will be held out by the gas container protecting it from the exhaust and suspension movement.
Link: https://giantloopmoto.com/product-category/saddlebag-systems/
Cost effective way to double your fuel and bring your stuff.
Much easier than trying to design a replacement Ducati fuel tank.
1) Make a bracket for a RotoPax.com 2 gallon fuel container using the three side case support bolts. One on each side of the bike.
Link: RotopaX 2 Gallon Gasoline
2) Add one of the Giant Loop Saddlebag system bags to haul your stuff. The bag will be held out by the gas container protecting it from the exhaust and suspension movement.
Link: https://giantloopmoto.com/product-category/saddlebag-systems/
Cost effective way to double your fuel and bring your stuff.
Much easier than trying to design a replacement Ducati fuel tank.
Thanks for the info RSL, I have come across a couple of the options you've posted in the last couple days. I was cleaning garage and took a pause for a chug of my beer, while staring at my Hyper, I noticed the large gap under the passenger portion of the seat and the tire hugging fender. I cut up some cardboard and formed a kind of battery box with the bent up ends over the luggage support bolts. A one gallon tank fits in it but not tightly as it is cardboard, I am going to my friends shop to use his sheet metal brake this weekend and try it with aluminum. I'll post a photo if it works. thanks again for the suggestions, I looked up the roto tanks and came up on several who used the rear center shelf as the base for the roto tanks also saw some with tanks mounted on the sides like saddle bags.
Wow, 166.9? Never had the nerve to fully test it, so thanks for sharing. I can squeeze up to 125 miles before the light comes on if traveling long distance. So, up to 60 miles on top of that, then. I'll budget for 50 and avoid pushing the bike, but great to know.
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There was a company making larger capacity tanks for the 1st gen Hypermotards for a while... it fit in the stock location, it was just more molded into and around any available space within the frame.
6.4 gallons. Quite the increase, if I recall it effectively doubled the capacity on the old model... I almost bought one then got the newer HS instead.
Perhaps we could bug them about making one for the newer model...
https://ca-cycleworks.com/hm69-5641
6.4 gallons. Quite the increase, if I recall it effectively doubled the capacity on the old model... I almost bought one then got the newer HS instead.
Perhaps we could bug them about making one for the newer model...
https://ca-cycleworks.com/hm69-5641
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So I went on a ride 240 miles, 120 each way. I took it easy on the throttle, and got 113 miles before the reserve light came on, first time since i've had it, it has always gone on between 95-100. with tank topped off I feel I can make 170 keeping to the speed limit, and 150 is safe with maybe enjoying the thrills of the throttles upper limits at least some of the trip. The BMW's that are similar to Hypers are too big for me, and I already like my Hyper too much to consider another. Once I settle on an extra fuel option, range won't be a problem. I will post what I'm working on when finished. I did check in with cacycle, Chris Kelly said there is nothing in the works currently.
If a molded tank was enlarged to replace the fairings - and maybe a bit of creativity ie: total bike size wouldn't change but the tank expanded to fairing size and fairings removed - I'll bet a gallon or two could be added. 1 gallon puts you near 200 miles - not bad.
Well - you could also buy a Honda, a Suzuki, a whatever. It won't be as much fun as this machine.
BMWs seem all about isolation of the rider from the road - having tested one it seems true, hearing riders discuss in glowing terms how they feel nothing, makes me feel this is the goal.
This is a complex machine (desmo, high compression etc) and pretty rare, wouldn't want to be caught out in Bolivia. If I was going to RTW I'd go Honda - probably RR cb500x.
For the US and mostly roads with some dirt - just rode the Golden road in Maine - fully loaded - don't ask - it does the trick with gusto.
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