Gas Tanks
How-to Select a Killer Custom Motorcycle Gas Tank & Its Accessories
Choosing a Gas Tank for Your Motorcycle
If you are in search of a killer custom motorcycle gas tank, you are in the right place. Lowbrow Customs has a great selection of some ...
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How far can a Harley go on a tank of gas?
Harley-Davidson motorcycles typically get 40-50 miles per gallon, which is a good reference point for how far you can ride based on the capacity of your gas tank. Sportsters tend to be smaller and get more miles per gallon, while large Touring bikes or Trikes are heavier and are on the lower range of miles per gallon.
What are the parts of fuel system?
Many new bikes are fuel injected, and have a computer to control the amount of gas fed to the engine. There is a fuel pump that provides fuel to the throttle body, which feeds the gasoline to the engine. Older bikes are carbureted, which is a simple system. Gas tends to be gravity fed from a gas tank to the carburetor and the amount of gas delivered to the engine depends on the size of the carburetor jets that are installed. The carburetor is tuned by changing the jets, which have different size orifices, which meters the amount of gasoline delivered to the engine.
Why is my motorcycle leaking gas?
If your motorcycle is leaking gas take a close look to see where the leak is originating. Common problems would include a leaky fuel valve (petcock), damaged fuel line, or if the fuel is coming from the carburetor, a stuck float. A leaky fuel valve or damaged fuel line can be replaced, while a stuck carburetor float can typically be fixed. The carburetor may just need some taps on the float bowl with the handle of a screwdriver to free the stuck float. If that doesn't work, make sure the fuel valve is off, remove the float bowl and check for grit or any debris that could be causing the float needle to not completely seat, which would allow gas to continue flowing into the float bowl even when it is full.


Lowbrow Customs
Fuel Reserve Bottle and Carrier Combo
126
$29.95
$33.90


Cycle Standard
Bayonet / Cam Harley Style Vented 2" Gas Cap - Chrome
34
$9.95


Lowbrow Customs
Gas Tank Adapter Brackets 1986-2003 Harley Sportsters XL
38
$39.95


Lowbrow Customs
Frisco Mount Sportster Gas Tank - Standard Width - 2.5 gallon
58
$159.95


Lowbrow Customs
Good Luck Fuel Reserve Bottle
15
$19.95


Cycle Standard
1/4 inch NPT Mini Petcock 90 degree Mini Ball Valve
18
$23.95

Cycle Standard
1/4 inch NPT Petcock Chrome - Straight
22
$20.95


Lowbrow Customs
Fuel Reserve Bottle Carrier
115
$13.95


Cycle Standard
Custom Small Flush Mount Pop-Up Gas Cap and Weld In Bung
48
$49.95


Lowbrow Customs
Fuel Reserve Bottle and Carrier 2.0 Combo - Save $4.95!
27
$34.95
$39.90


Cycle Standard
Wassell Peanut Mid-Tunnel Gas Tank 2.1 gallon
19
$164.95


Cycle Standard
1/4 inch NPT Lever Petcock - Chrome Plated Brass
25
$17.95


Lowbrow Customs
Original P-Nut Tank Deep Tunnel Gas Tank 1.8 gallon
48
$149.95


Lowbrow Customs
Lowbrow Fuel Reserve Bottle
115
$19.95


British Standard
1/4 inch BSP Petcock Fuel Valve - Reserve - For Triumph BSA Norton
9
$14.95

British Standard
Sealing Washer for British 1/4 inch BSP Petcocks OEM # 70-7351 - Triumph BSA Norton
9
$4.95


Cycle Standard
22mm Petcock Harley-Davidson Style - Black - Straight Outlet
17
$18.95


Cycle Standard
1/4 inch NPT Lever Petcock - Solid Brass
23
$17.95


Lowbrow Customs
Narrow Sporty Frisco Gas Tank 2.5 gallon
26
$199.95


Lowbrow Customs
Fuel Reserve Bottle Carrier 2.0 - Black
15
$19.95