I always loved the factory look of the aluminum tank on the RMZ,
but I noticed JS7's bike has a funky black tank. I'm curious as to
what tank he is running. I'm assuming that little stock tank just isn't
big enough to hold enough fuel to make it through 30 minutes plus
2 (i.e. Dungey- Freestone).
No Aluminum Tank on JS7's RMZ?
Started by
NorCal
, May 16 2012 09:13 AM
21 replies to this topic
Posted 16 May 2012 - 10:14 AM
It looks like it's carbon fiber and bigger than stock. The larger capacity makes sense, and it's possible that the carbon fiber will transfer less heat to the fuel, which should help to prevent the problem that Dungey had last year.
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 02:12 PM
Carbon Fiber??? What is this world coming to!
Edited by NorCal, 16 May 2012 - 02:18 PM.
Posted 17 May 2012 - 12:30 PM
Even the RMZ's in the MX1 series are using Carbon Fiber tanks. So I would expect to see a different design in 2013 on the production bikes.
Posted 18 May 2012 - 06:52 AM
I wish it was because they were going to run a carb on Stewarts bike - more HP, less weight.
hey, I can dream
hey, I can dream
Posted 18 May 2012 - 07:29 AM
NorCal, on 16 May 2012 - 09:13 AM, said:
I always loved the factory look of the aluminum tank on the RMZ,
but I noticed JS7's bike has a funky black tank. I'm curious as to
what tank he is running. I'm assuming that little stock tank just isn't
big enough to hold enough fuel to make it through 30 minutes plus
2 (i.e. Dungey- Freestone).
but I noticed JS7's bike has a funky black tank. I'm curious as to
what tank he is running. I'm assuming that little stock tank just isn't
big enough to hold enough fuel to make it through 30 minutes plus
2 (i.e. Dungey- Freestone).
The stock tank was big enough for Dungey last year. What killed him was the heat and the metal tank.
Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:37 PM
jhatfie4, on 18 May 2012 - 07:00 AM, said:
I agree though, He is win champion this year
lol jk that's a slim chance but I look for him to win a few moto's at least
lol jk that's a slim chance but I look for him to win a few moto's at least
I wish he many successes on road to champion this year. High five!
lol... If he can keep it on two wheels I think he has a good shot. Suzuki has
their bikes dialed and they are proven. At least JS7 can't blame the bike
if he doesn't win. Carmichael, Reed, and Dungey did pretty good on the
yellow steed.
Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:46 PM
why dont they put a little hatch reservoir in the tank and put a piece of dry ice in there, surely that would keep the fuel cool for the duration of the moto
Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:47 PM
lol we shouldn't poke fun at our Suzuki brethren..... However, this is one of his 5 posts!! I hope this is real
"That is very offensive. Most of us are mostly modern, wear Levis & Dolce & Gabbana turbins."
now that is just funny, i'm sorry
"That is very offensive. Most of us are mostly modern, wear Levis & Dolce & Gabbana turbins."
now that is just funny, i'm sorry
Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:50 PM
if you're referring to it not being big enough because more gas would take more kilojoules to achieve boiling point, you are correct.
But an non heat conducting tank would save weight over that option.
dry ice? AMA would never allow it
But an non heat conducting tank would save weight over that option.
dry ice? AMA would never allow it
Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:53 PM
why don't they make the tanks 2 piece with the fuel pump attaching to the smallest piece of aluminum possible, then that piece of aluminum attach to plastic? come to think of it thats how my KX450f is
Posted 18 May 2012 - 12:54 PM
ok no dry ice, maybe a little copper coil in the tank that air would flow through via ram induction or syphen feed, just spit ballin here i dont see why its a problem, too easy to remedy
