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Title: Tank Size
Post by: Frosties on 27 June 2013, 10:41:12 pm
Hiya fellas,


Not long had my 2000 boxeye Fazer and really enjoying it. Makes a nice compliment to my Tiger.


Got a few issues which I will post later but for now just wondering if the 20litre fuel tank would be a direct replacement for my 2000 'X' 18Litre tank?


Could really do with a 200 mile range which i'm currently shy of. Getting about 53mpg running down M4 at 90mph then across London to Canary Wharf. Got 2 days out of it once and whilst i made it, it took 16.5 litres to brim - too close for comfort so the bigger tank would be good.


Any advice appreciated in advance.
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: darrsi on 27 June 2013, 10:50:31 pm
2000 X (same as mine) is a 20 litre tank already, unless some bugger has downsized it?


http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0)




Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: JoeRock on 28 June 2013, 02:11:28 am
If you're gonna do it wait for a foxeye to pop up, 22L and bolts right on.
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 07:15:15 am
Quote from: darrsi on 27 June 2013, 10:50:31 pm
2000 X (same as mine) is a 20 litre tank already, unless some bugger has downsized it?


[url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url])



 :o :o  Err yup, checked the spec on the link and it matches - what a plum  :lol [size=78%]!!! Think i'll leave it then if I've got a 20 fitted already.[/size]


Cheers for that, much appreciated
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: darrsi on 28 June 2013, 09:08:20 am
Quote from: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 07:15:15 am
Quote from: darrsi on 27 June 2013, 10:50:31 pm
2000 X (same as mine) is a 20 litre tank already, unless some bugger has downsized it?


[url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url])



 :o :o  Err yup, checked the spec on the link and it matches - what a plum  :lol [size=78%]!!! Think i'll leave it then if I've got a 20 fitted already.[/size]


Cheers for that, much appreciated

I believe people can get 230+ miles out of the 22 litre tank though, so if you can get your hands on one of them it'll sort you right out!  :)
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 10:48:57 am
Quote from: darrsi on 28 June 2013, 09:08:20 am
Quote from: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 07:15:15 am
Quote from: darrsi on 27 June 2013, 10:50:31 pm
2000 X (same as mine) is a 20 litre tank already, unless some bugger has downsized it?


[url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url])



 :o :o  Err yup, checked the spec on the link and it matches - what a plum  :lol [size=78%]!!! Think i'll leave it then if I've got a 20 fitted already.[/size]


Cheers for that, much appreciated

I believe people can get 230+ miles out of the 22 litre tank though, so if you can get your hands on one of them it'll sort you right out!  :)



Will the 22 litre tank fit straight on - is it the same shape etc?
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: darrsi on 28 June 2013, 01:59:33 pm
Quote from: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 10:48:57 am
Quote from: darrsi on 28 June 2013, 09:08:20 am
Quote from: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 07:15:15 am
Quote from: darrsi on 27 June 2013, 10:50:31 pm
2000 X (same as mine) is a 20 litre tank already, unless some bugger has downsized it?


[url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0[/url])



 :o :o  Err yup, checked the spec on the link and it matches - what a plum  :lol [size=78%]!!! Think i'll leave it then if I've got a 20 fitted already.[/size]


Cheers for that, much appreciated

I believe people can get 230+ miles out of the 22 litre tank though, so if you can get your hands on one of them it'll sort you right out!  :)



Will the 22 litre tank fit straight on - is it the same shape etc?

 
According to this article you can put the larger tanks on earlier bikes, i'm not entirely sure about difference of shape though to be truthful?
 
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Fazer_FZs600__Review_5948988 (http://www.ciao.co.uk/Fazer_FZs600__Review_5948988)
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: clayt74 on 28 June 2013, 03:31:15 pm
22  litre is slightly more humped on the top like the thou tanks.
The extra 2 litres need to go somewhere :rolleyes
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 03:45:39 pm
That sounds good fellas, cheers for that.


So am i right in saying i'm looking for a tank from an '02, '03 bike then to get the 22L.
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: clayt74 on 28 June 2013, 03:49:09 pm
Yes 02 is the official date of the foxeye. Mine is one of the first foxeyes and registration is 51 plate
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: darrsi on 28 June 2013, 04:21:50 pm
Could always get a new one, they're a bargain.....  :lol
 
http://www.yamahascooterspares.co.uk/spares/epc2.asp?modelID=9796&PageiD=27&m=YAMAHA+FZS600+Fazer+FUEL+TANK&uID=0 (http://www.yamahascooterspares.co.uk/spares/epc2.asp?modelID=9796&PageiD=27&m=YAMAHA+FZS600+Fazer+FUEL+TANK&uID=0)
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: Bigfellabuck on 28 June 2013, 08:01:15 pm
Kinell!!!!! Darrsi, I'll buy two just in case I drop one. £715 Kinell !!!!


Buck
Title: Re: Tank Size
Post by: Frosties on 28 June 2013, 08:32:32 pm
Quote from: Bigfellabuck on 28 June 2013, 08:01:15 pm
Kinell!!!!! Darrsi, I'll buy two just in case I drop one. £715 Kinell !!!!


Buck


Kinell is bloody right. Christ I could pick up a Cat C bike for less than that!!