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Title: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Laitch on October 12, 2017, 01:45:55 PM
Wondering what to do with all the cash you've saved from buying parts made by slave and child labor? Don't miss this! (http://www.bobsbmw.com/store/product/custom-long-distance-high-capacity-touring-gas-tank-for-bmw-k75--k100)
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: jaxon on October 12, 2017, 01:52:14 PM
I'm 53. My bladder has a shorter range than the tank I have on it now.



Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Martin on October 12, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
And guaranteed to draw a crowd of envious onlookers, awed by it's svelte looks and custom streamlining.
Regards an envious Martin. :musicboohoo:
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Laitch on December 20, 2017, 11:35:21 AM
This fuel tank is still available. It's the perfect gift for those wanting to put the past as far behind them as a tankful will allow.
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: bocutter Ed on December 20, 2017, 11:53:19 AM
... those wanting to put the past as far behind them as a tankful will allow.
No tank is large enough ...  :hehehe
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: CNRED on December 20, 2017, 12:56:33 PM
As far as that tank would take you, you could never get away the ugly!
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Chaos on December 20, 2017, 01:11:07 PM
good gawd that's fugly ucking!  And they don't even say how much extra gallonage you get for your 9 bills.  Come on, no cap or sender :hehehe
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Laitch on December 20, 2017, 01:17:06 PM
As far as that tank would take you, you could never get away the ugly!
good gawd that's fugly ucking!   
Maybe this one would suit you fashionistas.

(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/0/1601-201217131509.png)
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: jaxon on December 20, 2017, 01:18:49 PM
For $900 I can just stop for gas, not have an ugly ass tank and pee.
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on December 20, 2017, 09:48:19 PM
There are a few places where gas is more than 225 miles apart.  I found one of them on the North shore of Lake Superior where I had to get a half gallon of gas from a good Samaritan to make the last 1 1/2 miles to a gas station at Nippissing.  I might have made it but for a 15 mile side trip to see some sights.

I recently bought a collapsible 5L container that I can carry for an extra 50 miles when I need it.  I wouldn't carry a full container all the time, in fact, when the situation dictates I would fill it and put the contents in the tank as soon as the room was available.  The price is low enough that I can carry it as a one use emergency fuel carrier.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5L-BPA-Free-Collapsible-Camping-Emergency-Water-Storage-Container-Carrier-Bag/331602181618?epid=1749572488&hash=item4d3507bdf2:g:d3EAAOSwEeFVDCpE (https://www.ebay.com/itm/5L-BPA-Free-Collapsible-Camping-Emergency-Water-Storage-Container-Carrier-Bag/331602181618?epid=1749572488&hash=item4d3507bdf2:g:d3EAAOSwEeFVDCpE)
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: gone_ape on December 20, 2017, 11:00:04 PM
I cannot fathom the pain involved if you hit your front brake hard and slid into either one of these....
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Filmcamera on December 21, 2017, 08:04:00 AM
I carry a little 30 oz MSR fuel bottle which fits in the tail section.  It is only good for maybe 10 miles or so but it does allow me a little extra reserve if needed

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015I0GE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015I0GE6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: jaxon on December 21, 2017, 03:03:18 PM
There are a few places where gas is more than 225 miles apart.  I found one of them on the North shore of Lake Superior where I had to get a half gallon of gas from a good Samaritan to make the last 1 1/2 miles to a gas station at Nippissing.  I might have made it but for a 15 mile side trip to see some sights....


Well you're right, but at least I can still stop for gas, not have an ugly tank and still pee without gas. :)
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: billday on December 21, 2017, 03:13:57 PM
Remember when we used to have Ironbutt types hanging out here? Gwen (Shoganai) had a great thread that included designing and installing an aux fuel tank on the back of her K1100. I'm gonna go look for that.
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Laitch on December 21, 2017, 03:33:16 PM
Gwen (Shoganai) had a great thread that included designing and installing an aux fuel tank on the back of her K1100. I'm gonna go look for that.
Here's a link to Reply #3 (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,5345.msg33163.html#msg33163) in her saga that includes photos and text describing the auxiliary fuel tank.
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: billday on December 21, 2017, 04:03:07 PM
Here's a link to Reply #3 (http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,5345.msg33163.html#msg33163) in her saga that includes photos and text describing the auxiliary fuel tank.

Here's a classic Gwen ride report that starts with a question from Gary (DRxBMW), who passed away this year. We had some cool people hanging around the joint:

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,713.0.html

Still looking for her aux fuel install post; kind of lost in her transmission rebuild post.

ANyway here's a taste:

http://www.motobrick.com/index.php/topic,2774.msg21090.html#msg21090
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: F14CRAZY on December 26, 2017, 08:10:39 PM
Even more liquid to hold heat in front of you
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: beemerphile on December 27, 2017, 09:01:16 AM
Go big or go home.  You can’t have too much gas unless you are on fire. I used to run Heinrich tanks on my R bikes (still have one left) and now have a 5 gallon aux on my R12GS.  I’d buy a big ugly tank in a minute if i could find one for the K11RS..
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: bmwrn on February 12, 2018, 08:08:13 AM
  I too am queer for big tanks. Had an 8  Heinrich on a  R90S for many years. I've been ridingK72's for 15 + years and have a 8 gallon Randolf tank most of those years. Mr. Randolf made the K bike tanks that BMW should have offered :2thumbup:
Title: Re: Bob's BMW's End Times Sale Features Touring Unicorn
Post by: Chaos on February 12, 2018, 10:44:57 AM
  I too am queer for big tanks.

or a bunch of little tanks :mbird