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by: greentoker26 - Nov 6, 2014 14:50:29 GMT -5
Post by greentoker26 on Nov 6, 2014 14:50:29 GMT -5
Ok I have a 2014 PMZ50-1 Icebear 139QMB scooter here is Dealer Link. Now this page says that it has a 1.4 gal fuel capacity and that is complete bull $2 of premium fills me up when gas is $3.25 for normal unleaded so I can never get more than .6 gal in there from the pump so my guess is that it is .7 gallons or so. Now I am in the process of putting a 100cc (50mm piston) Premium Power Pack that I bought off ebay for $175 so I know I am gonna have to be stopping at the gas station everyday to fill up since I drive quite a bit everyday already have to fill up every 2 days as it is. So anyways what I am hoping is that someone will be able to help me out and tell me if any other bigger gas tanks are compatible or if I can add a 2nd tank somewhere like maybe find a floorboard gas tank off a ruckus style scooter and then relocate my battery or maybe even a tiny half gallon bottle or something that I could mount somewhere, just wish I had a welder would make things so much easier. Does anyone else have any ideas or projects that you have done yourself and had success just need some advice here I have tools I can get things done. Thanks in advance. |
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Post by UniqueSP on Nov 6, 2014 15:11:26 GMT -5
your little scooter i doubt there is much you can do there. as for putting the gas tank on the floor where your battery is its possible but probably wont look so good. You would need a Mikuni Fuel pump or something similar to get the gas to your carb. there is a gas tank out there that is an upgrade but i doubt it will fit on that scooter. its made for ruckuses. monstergy6.com/ruckus_gas_tanks_pumps.htmYou can always carry a portable gas tank with you. like the ones you use to store fuel for your lawn mower. Also your tank in the diagram in the link provided looks like my exact tank and i get about a gallon and half on mine. |
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by: greentoker26 - Nov 6, 2014 16:07:05 GMT -5
Post by greentoker26 on Nov 6, 2014 16:07:05 GMT -5
It says its 1.4 gal but there is just no way I have a wrecked Tao-Tao T3 and that tank looks twice the size of this one and that one takes about a gallon at the pump, so I am going to take that one out and see if it fits in my Icebear but I just really doubt that it will since absolutely none of the other chassis parts are compatible. But yea I know I would need a fuel pump and that's OK I just don't know if the tank will fit down there and I really don't wanna go buy one just to find out that I can't even stick it down there. Also the gas containers are a no go only place I can put that is under seat and that isn't very safe and I need that storage space for my things and I do not want a trunk they are ugly! lol
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by: greentoker26 - Nov 6, 2014 16:09:24 GMT -5
Post by greentoker26 on Nov 6, 2014 16:09:24 GMT -5
your little scooter i doubt there is much you can do there. as for putting the gas tank on the floor where your battery is its possible but probably wont look so good. You would need a Mikuni Fuel pump or something similar to get the gas to your carb. there is a gas tank out there that is an upgrade but i doubt it will fit on that scooter. its made for ruckuses. monstergy6.com/ruckus_gas_tanks_pumps.htmYou can always carry a portable gas tank with you. like the ones you use to store fuel for your lawn mower. Also your tank in the diagram in the link provided looks like my exact tank and i get about a gallon and half on mine. There is no way that gas tank will fit it is just way too long the width looks fine but if it was like 6" shorter it looks like I could work with it but sadly it isn't.  Although my roommate used to have a ruckus and he said that the stock one would definitely fit down there would just have to find out a way to mount it so I think that will be my next project after my kymco agility 50 gets finished. |
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by: scooter - Nov 7, 2014 1:38:28 GMT -5
Post by scooter on Nov 7, 2014 1:38:28 GMT -5
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Post by phssthpok on Nov 7, 2014 7:09:56 GMT -5
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by: geh3333 - Nov 7, 2014 7:54:02 GMT -5
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Post by geh3333 on Nov 7, 2014 7:54:02 GMT -5
Do you have a compartment under the seat ? I figure if I ever went on a long trip I could just ad a tank under the seat so I didn't have to stop every 120 miles for gas .
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by: ricardoguitars - Nov 7, 2014 8:18:51 GMT -5
Post by ricardoguitars on Nov 7, 2014 8:18:51 GMT -5
That has the same body my scooter has, mine has the tank under the seat, next to the under the seat compartment, mine is 125cc and the thank gives me +-90km, which should be enough. You should be able to put a bigger thank there.
I'll try to take pictures of how the tank is located on mine and post it here later.
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Post by greentoker26 on Nov 9, 2014 15:42:27 GMT -5
Thank you scooter! That's exactly what I was talking about and looking for I am definitely gonna pick one of those bottles up that even looks like I can split my fuel line and add some stop valves so I can just switch to the bottle when my tank runs low. Thank you!
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by: scooter - Nov 9, 2014 23:46:59 GMT -5
Post by scooter on Nov 9, 2014 23:46:59 GMT -5
Thank you scooter! That's exactly what I was talking about and looking for I am definitely gonna pick one of those bottles up that even looks like I can split my fuel line and add some stop valves so I can just switch to the bottle when my tank runs low. Thank you! That's super! I am glad you found a solution that works for you! Be sure to show us how it comes out! |
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by: hillbillybob - Nov 10, 2014 15:06:00 GMT -5
Post by hillbillybob on Nov 10, 2014 15:06:00 GMT -5
What makes you think that your tank is empty, when you can only get .6 of a galllon in it.....your fuel gauge? Fuel gauges don't always tell the truth. I would suggest, that the next time you think it's empty, insert a siphon hose and remove the remaining fuel to see how much is actually left in the tank. I bet you'll find you are only half empty, and that's why it's only taking .6 of a gallon to fill it. Don't think any manufacturer would put a sub one gallon tank on their scooters.
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by: JerryScript - Nov 13, 2014 12:29:59 GMT -5
Post by JerryScript on Nov 13, 2014 12:29:59 GMT -5
I agree with hillbillybob, but I use a stick to check my tank when I'm not sure, I keep it under my seat. As for mounting, no matter what type of bottle/tank you go with, plumber's tape is the answer to a safe mounting solution. For those not familiar with plumber's tape, it's the metal strapping with holes every inch or so. Perfect for strapping strange shapes to the frame safely. You can also find vinyl plumber's tape, might be a better choice for gas tanks, metal strapping could cause sparks. |
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by: nakedguy - Nov 13, 2014 21:42:59 GMT -5
Post by nakedguy on Nov 13, 2014 21:42:59 GMT -5
If it were me I would go to one of the racing suppliers like Summit and buy a fuel cell and mount it were the trunk would be , these are a plastic tank with foam inside to stop a fuel splash if you were to crash and have it break open , if its safe enough for NHRA approval it sould be good for use on a scoot
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