Oh its been talked about . Raphi was the first to post about the Alum tank having nearly 1 gallon more capacity. But the tank has the same basic outside size and shape. The plastic tank has very thick walls and corners . The next real question is how much of that 17.5 L can you access on the road ? Like I said I can access nearly 3.5 (3.47) US Gallons on the plastic tank . So that makes 4 to 4.2 Gallons on the Alum tank accessible at 45.5 MPG US gallons that comes out to a respectable 190 miles to the tankful . That 45.5 MPG figure comes from my last long trip , fully bagged (side bags, tank bags, tail pack) running 80 mph indicated (75-76 mph real). I would be happy with that !It is amazing how much i have read on this site about 961's without noticing the reduced capacity on the plastic tanks.
I have been regularly putting in 13 litres and wondering whether i should go one town further. Lucky save.
Nigel I could live with polished alloy, I can live with the white plastic but not sure about chrome though. If I get time I will remove the rear hump and see what lay underneath, I like the idea of an alloy tail, I know a good local welder but as yet don't know of a good fabricator with a wheel to get those smooth lines.
Perfect then !Tony, not sure how much of the fuel is accessible on either of the tanks but the pump housing is the same so as you say, I would presume that all of the 3.5+ litres extra in the ally tank you would get on top of whatever level you dare drop to now.
I usually fill up after 100 to 110 miles. I've been stuck and it sucks. Fuel light flickers when full and fails to come on when empty. 140 miles. Exactly. Ask me how I know. I get btw 39 and 41 mpg depending on riding conditions.It is amazing how much i have read on this site about 961's without noticing the reduced capacity on the plastic tanks.
I have been regularly putting in 13 litres and wondering whether i should go one town further. Lucky save.
Next Q is how are you guys keeping it clean? One ride in and its got micro swirls and smudges everywhere. I ordered some Autosol (The Aluminium specific one) and some microfibre cloth and going to try that. On the other hand it doesn't look terrible either with the "neglected" lookView attachment 9102
Installed mine finally last night.
Next Q is how are you guys keeping it clean? One ride in and its got micro swirls and smudges everywhere. I ordered some Autosol (The Aluminium specific one) and some microfibre cloth and going to try that. On the other hand it doesn't look terrible either with the "neglected" look
Mothers aluminium polish is what I use, it is amazing stuff, I polish around the front where it gets scratched every 2-3 rides and it’s easy to keepNext Q is how are you guys keeping it clean? One ride in and its got micro swirls and smudges everywhere. I ordered some Autosol (The Aluminium specific one) and some microfibre cloth and going to try that. On the other hand it doesn't look terrible either with the "neglected" look
And my first dent . No idea how it happened, any thoughts how to get it out? View attachment 9822
And my first dent . No idea how it happened, any thoughts how to get it out?
I'm leaning that way. The "neglected" look.Leave the dent, it gives the bike even more cred.
sam
Maybe it bumped in to one of my other bikes while moving it around the garage. No paint so or anything because I never park where its out of my sight ever. I'm surprised how soft the metal is though.That sucks!
If it were my tank I'd be berserker, raving mad, screaming obscenities in the basement with a towel over my mouth.
Is there any paint left behind in the dent?
It's high up so could have been a truck or SUV tap from a parking, or leaving vehicle.
Do you park it at the curb?
Maybe it bumped in to one of my other bikes while moving it around the garage.