Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Modifications

Getting More Gas In - Modifying the "Sleeve" Inside the Filler

Generally you can get more gas into the tank if you fill the bike while it is on the kick stand. The placement of the filler on the side opposite the kickstand allows more gas to be put in the tank, and the sleeve inside the filler helps prevent fuels slop when you right the bike and the fuel levels out.

Careful, slow additions of gas after the auto-fill click-off will let you squeeze in as much as an added 1/2 gallon (some say more) - so go after a really full fill up slowly (especially helpful when riding across deserted, low gas station areas - BAG).

Others have advocated the removal or modification of the sleeve inside the filler. I have heard of no-one having removed the sleeve.

DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE SLEEVE!!! You will hate yourself forever after the drill filings fall into the tank and you have to replace the tank.

Carefully use a sharp metal punch to make 4 to 6 holes in the sleeve, which will allow you to add more gas faster than if there were no holes.