Need the top box unfortunately
I don't see why insurance would be bothered by that, and I think it would be down on their list of gripes with some of the things I've done
Posted 02 October 2019 - 09:19 am
Need the top box unfortunately
I don't see why insurance would be bothered by that, and I think it would be down on their list of gripes with some of the things I've done
Posted 02 October 2019 - 10:46 am
The hard part of coming up with a good solution is that the problem, IMHO, isn't really worth solving.
If it were, you'd have plenty of bikes that would easilly make 400 miles to the tank. In fact, your TDM has comparatively decent fuel range. The downside(s) of a really large tank would normally only be accepted when strictly neccesary, like when no gas stations present.
Also, filling 2 tanks per pit stop is barely faster than 2 stops filling 1 tank, thus further reducing benefit. Especially if added only, say, a coupla gallons.
BTW, your consumption may seem a little high: If you claim 225 miles betwen fills, filling ~18 liter: ~56 MPG or somewhat 12% more than mine drink, seemingly commuting at ~same speed (I do 30kms in ~25 minutes).
So, in short:
- You will never, in reduced time needed for fuelling, save the amount of time to create a solution.
- Your bike will have poorer performance when topping up with extra fuel
- You won't get back a penny of the cost involved
Reducing consumption by some 30%, OTOH, would be a problem worth solving. Install an NC750 engine in your chassis and you'll be there :-)
Posted 02 October 2019 - 12:36 pm
I can do the mods I want to do, you can do the mods you want to do; I won't be asking you for any donations to my project
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I received a response from Philip Weston and got the details of the place that made his fuel tank, I'll feedback when I get a response from them
Posted 02 October 2019 - 03:15 pm
I can do the mods I want to do, you can do the mods you want to do; I won't be asking you for any donations to my project
But yes, of course I won't ever interfere again
Posted 07 October 2019 - 07:20 am
Try these, I don't know the company or anyone thats used them
https://www.fueltank...tank-expansion/
Posted 07 October 2019 - 09:00 am
I guess he was just trying to help. No need to be rude...
No sorry, I found **their post very rude - I am capable of thinking and don't need to be babysat through some simple maths. I'm not an idiot, and don't appreciate being treated like one
EDIT: **apologies for assuming gender, rectified
Try these, I don't know the company or anyone thats used them
Many thanks, I'll shoot them a message today
Edited by jpor, 07 October 2019 - 09:29 am.
Posted 07 October 2019 - 11:15 am
Wow.....
Indeed.
Posted 07 October 2019 - 11:53 am
It seems we need a teddy throwing emoji......
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Posted 07 October 2019 - 01:44 pm
Someone's going to have to explain to me why I'm the one in the wrong. I found the post incredibly condescending - and I don't actually think my response was at all rude - it was just abrupt. What i choose to spend my own time and money on is surely entirely my business.
I'm very grateful to everyone who made some great suggestions to solving what i still think is a very interesting problem. A problem that is very niche admittedly but is of interest to some.
Posted 07 October 2019 - 05:24 pm
No sorry, I found **their post very rude - I am capable of thinking and don't need to be babysat through some simple maths. I'm not an idiot, and don't appreciate being treated like one
EDIT: **apologies for assuming gender, rectified
Many thanks, I'll shoot them a message today
I'll try to explain, at the risk of getting slammed. To be fair, Bjorge was just offering his opinion. And, to be fair to you, his opinions/thoughts are pretty direct. But, he doesn't intent to treat anyone like an idiot, or talk to fellow members in a condescending way. Given that he's a Norwegian, his understanding of the subtleties and nuancies of the English language might not be as sharp as ours, at least that's how I've always viewed his posts. We're all here to help and offer honest opinions.
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Posted 07 October 2019 - 09:37 pm
I'll try to explain, at the risk of getting slammed. To be fair, Bjorge was just offering his opinion. And, to be fair to you, his opinions/thoughts are pretty direct. But, he doesn't intent to treat anyone like an idiot, or talk to fellow members in a condescending way. Given that he's a Norwegian, his understanding of the subtleties and nuancies of the English language might not be as sharp as ours, at least that's how I've always viewed his posts. We're all here to help and offer honest opinions.
nail on the head.
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Posted 08 October 2019 - 05:53 am
I'll try to explain, at the risk of getting slammed. To be fair, Bjorge was just offering his opinion. And, to be fair to you, his opinions/thoughts are pretty direct. But, he doesn't intent to treat anyone like an idiot, or talk to fellow members in a condescending way. Given that he's a Norwegian, his understanding of the subtleties and nuancies of the English language might not be as sharp as ours, at least that's how I've always viewed his posts. We're all here to help and offer honest opinions.
Well said.
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Posted 08 October 2019 - 06:19 am
In retrospect, I kinda regret having posted this opinion. Because - when you don't know people you should be a little more careful about choosing words or even when rather shut up. Some people may appreciate an opinion like this but I also know that some don't. I even have friends that I would never talk to like that.
So, while I can't exactly say I understand his reaction (we're obviously very different personalities), I realise jumping into a thread like I did shooting from the hip isn't a good thing.
I'll try to be kinder
Posted 08 October 2019 - 07:15 am
Everyone gets soooo easily offended these days
I resent that!
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Posted 08 October 2019 - 08:29 am
Posted 08 October 2019 - 09:59 am
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