Custom Designs & Builds

We can do a variety of custom work from trash bins to auxiliary fuel tanks. Just shoot us your requirements and we'll see if we can work you into our schedule.

Our most common requests are for auxiliary tanks. Here is some information which will help you with your request.

The least expensive part of a fuel tank is the tank itself. You can find new drag race type tanks for as low as $150 and used ones can be picked up for much less. The problem with these tanks is that the physical dimensions and capacity may not meet your exact needs. This is where we excel we can make a tank to your specified dimensions and capacity for as little as $200.

But the tank is the easy and low cost element of an auxiliary fuel system. You have to get it plumbed and mounted to the bike. This is where the expenses start adding up.

Here is a PDF price list that we use to estimate prices. Please take a look at this as it will give you a good idea of what an auxiliary fuel system will cost you. Especially if you decide to do it yourself.

Generic Price List

Here are some samples of our custom work:

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Luggage Tie Down System

We are now offering luggage tie down option using the popular L-track (also sometimes called logistic track or airline track due to its popularity in the airline industry). At the time of build we can install the L-track to the tank. This can give you a variety of mounting options.

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L-Track Tie Down Option

Optional L-Track Tie Down Points

Several clients have asked about tie down points. With a bit of homework we think we've come up with an optimal solution, the L-Track system. These components are readily available and reasonably priced.

This is the L-Track.

It accommodates a variety of tie downs that snap in place. Shown is a 2" long L-Track segment. This is the recommended length since it will accommodate both single and double tie downs. Any length is available if you want to extend your tie down options. This sample is bolted in place for demo purposes. We would weld these to the tank at specified locations.

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Universal Auxiliary Tank

This is a basic tank which uses RAM balls and arms as the mounting method. The design was co-opted from a client who employed this on his Vstrom. Due to the universal nature of this mounting system, we've decided to list it as it's own product. We've made of these Ram mount systems and clients have been very pleased.

The Ram Ball mounting system employed by the original customer is a great idea. While the ram mounting hardware is a bit expensive it's less than a custom mount. Additionally, it makes the tank universal. Having a generic mounting system allows you to move the tank from bike to bike to bike with little additional expense.

We are now providing the Ram Ball on the tank side of the mount using the new RAM Tough-Ball™. This latest addition to the RAM product line has steel inside and out. The seamless transition between RAM versatility and steel durability allows us to be assured the tank side of the mount will stand up to rigorous use.

Take a look at what we've done and contact us if you have a design in mind.

Mounting Considerations

Mounting the Ram arms to the motorcycle is the responsibility of the purchaser. Following are STRONG recommendations.

The Ram components need to be fabricated with metal not plastic. Ram part numbers carry a different prefix for metal or plastic components. Aluminum part numbers have the prefix code RAM. Plastic part numbers have the prefix code RAP.
The Ram balls need to be fastened to the bike frame in such a matter that they are secure. We highly encourage you to use Ram Tough Balls bolted to the bike frame. Use of standard ram balls and/or clamped on mounts is at the purchasers risk.
The Ram arms should be as short as possible.
The Ram arms must NOT be parallel to prevent rotation. They have to be positioned at opposing angles / \ or \ /. If this can't be achieved then the tank needs to be anchored in some fashion to prevent longitudinal movement under hard acceleration or deceleration.
We provide the tank side Ram Balls and recommend you use similar.

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Tank
- Up to 5 gallon rectangular tank with single baffle, side mounted filler neck, filler cap, brass filler cap lanyard, 1/8" FNPT vent bung 1/4" FNPT drain bung
- Constructed of .100" thick 5052 marine grade aluminum alloy
- Pressure tested @4psi for 12hr minimum
- Powder coated with your choice of color
Mounting
- two aluminum bars welded to tank at specified locations (side or bottom)
- Bars drilled and tapped in multiple locations for mounting 1" RAM Tough-Ball™ (4 included)
Plumbing
- Shut off valve with hose barb
- vent fitting hose barb
- 6' fuel hose and clamps
- 3" vent hose and clamps
- Vent line filter