Reserve fuel tank? By silverfox96 (Read 1,934 times)

[silverfox96]

I do wish that there was an add-on reserve tank that would somehow fit in the compartment under the seat of a 150cc scooter. It wouldn't have to be anything huge, mind you, but probably at least a quart or two capacity, with a manually operated petcock/switch. Has anyone here ever seen something like this? My 150cc does get about 65 to 70 mpg, but it would be nice to have a reserve that would take me an additional 25 or 30 miles. I have googled for one, but haven't had any luck at all finding any ideas.

[JR]

Good morning Silverfox. Does your scooter have a fuel pump or is the gravity fed type? Either way it can be done but the main thing is to get a DOT approved type tank? I'll look around too!

JR

[silverfox96]

Fuel system is gravity fed. I'll keep looking, too.

[89newbie]

I think a small spare can, that seals great is the ticket. I carry a one gallon in my trunk. On the day my carb drain screw started leaking it was a godsend! I was in the boonies and smelled it when I stopped for a drink at a redneck little store, not not gas station. . I bought a novelity screwdriver at the store, mine was too big to get it where it needed to be, to re-tighten the screw, and the 1/2 gallon of gas I had in that can saved a looooooong walk.

[silverfox96]

89newbie..... That would work, but I would be afraid of the gas can leaking and the trunk not being able to handle that weight.

[JR]

Here is an idea;

.ebay.com/itm/43cc-49cc-Gas-Tank-Fuel-Lines-G-Scooter-NST-Terminator-Gs-Moon-Scooter-Gas-Cap-/190592227749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c602e99a5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.ebay.com/itm/43cc-49cc-Gas-Tank-Fuel-Lines-G-Scooter-NST-Terminator-Gs-Moon-Scooter-Gas-Cap-/190592227749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c602e99a5

Look at the measurements and the mount holes. I know on my Bali that would fit under the seat with no problems at all and all one would need to do is put a cut off valve on it and tie it into the gas line with a "Y" or Tee connector. It doesn't say how much fuel it holds but loooking at it I would guess 1/2 to 3/4 gallon. This site also has a phone number to call the seller so you could ask questions before you purchased.

Another possibility:

.ebay.com/itm/Gas-Tank-Cap-APC-Chopper-Stand-up-scooters-/300530230757?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item45f8ff65e5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.ebay.com/itm/Gas-Tank-Cap-APC-Chopper-Stand-up-scooters-/300530230757?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item45f8ff65e5

Just an idea.

JR

[alleyoop]

Yea those look like they would work for extra fuel just put a shutoff and a "Y" connector the your current setup before the Fuel Filter and away you go.
Alleyoop