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and turn your K bike into a ST1100 beater in every way!
When your tank is finished and ready for installation you
will then install your fuel pump and gas sensor with a new 0-ring. Now that the tank is
completely dry, you now have the opportunity to see exactly what each mark on the gas
gauge really means. Start filling up the tank one quart at a time until your reserve light
goes out. Now you know exactly how much gas you have left when the light comes on. The
bike should be on the side stand and then move the bike upright and look at the gas gauge.
On my bike for example, when the warning light comes on I have exactly 1.25 gallons in the
tank. When the gauge needle is on the first red zone mark I have 1.5 gallons of gas left.
Once you know how much gas you have when the reserve light comes on you can now put the
bike on the center stand and start filling away until you reach the top. Now you know how
much your tank holds.
If you have a fuel+ meter then you will need to
manually calculate your new gas tank. The manual tells you how. I filled my tank to the
top and then removed one quart and I was ready for my calibration ride. I rode until I ran
out of gas so I could have the computer mark the numbers. Once it’s done and you use
your calculator to figure out the new hi and low numbers and enter them in the fuel+
computer it will be automatic from then on. Just write down the numbers so you don’t
have to spend another five hours doing the manual calculation if your power is
disconnected for some repair or service for a long period of time. If you want to save
yourself five hours of riding here are my fuel+ numbers that you will program into the
computer. Hi: 51, Low 203. I just saved you a bunch of work, so the next time you see me
you can hand me a nice super cold Dr. Pepper!
Enjoy the photos and if you see me at a meeting or outing
ask me anything about it. If you like it tell me so and if you don’t, cross your
fingers in front of my face and tell me how much you ‘love’ the new tank!
Kim Rydalch
Modesto, CA
Your total
costs can vary depending on if you use your existing tank and your painting skills are
good or if you use a different shop to paint it for you. You could also have a custom tank
cover made and just leave the tank bare with all the welds and seams exposed underneath. I
bought a used tank because when I eventually sell my K11LT I will reinstall the OEM tank
and then sell separately the expanded tank to some other endurance wacko.