July 6, 200818 yr Author Thanks for the reply. I posted the question on behalf of a friend who doesn't have internet access. He says the bike he's bought is a Gas Gas and is 250cc. I'll check with him again on the model number and get back to you. Cheers. OK. We've checked and it we are talking about an XT 270. The year is 98/99 and it's got an alloy tank. Thanks for all the info. I'll ask him to bring the bike to mine so i can post some pictures. Watch this space! Edited July 6, 200818 yr by cambell
July 6, 200818 yr It's likely that he has a TXT 270 up to 1998 they had plastic tanks, then they switched to the pretty alloy ones. An alloy one could be enlarged by specialists in fuel tank welding really easily.
July 6, 200818 yr GG used to make a 4.5L tank for the 1999 bikes, the factory may still have some old stock and they may fit the 270 - best to check with a newer bike first. Bye, PeterB.
July 6, 200818 yr It's likely that he has a TXT 270 up to 1998 they had plastic tanks, then they switched to the pretty alloy ones. An alloy one could be enlarged by specialists in fuel tank welding really easily. Speaking of specialists in tank welding...theres a guy in the US that makes these. http://www.gasgas.com/products/tank_seat.htm Most folks around here that want extended range carry a liter (or 2) of fuel in a fanny pack or mount one of these to the front of the bike: http://www.trialspartsusa.com/images/For-bike/Tank1L.lt.jpg
July 6, 200818 yr Speaking of specialists in tank welding...theres a guy in the US that makes these. http://www.gasgas.com/products/tank_seat.htm Thanks for giving us that link. But my word that is one ugly tank!
July 7, 200818 yr Jeeez is that some sort of joke?? surely no one has ever bought one of these. the phrase is right - Only in America!
July 7, 200818 yr Author Does anyone know if one of these will fit a TX270 ? http://www.coast2coastoffroad.co.uk/index....roducts_id=2053 Failing that, how about one of these: http://www.coast2coastoffroad.co.uk/index....roducts_id=1385
July 8, 200818 yr Does anyone know if one of these will fit a TX270 ? http://www.coast2coastoffroad.co.uk/index....roducts_id=2053 Failing that, how about one of these: http://www.coast2coastoffroad.co.uk/index....roducts_id=1385 The first won't fit, but the number plate type might be easily adapted, although it would probably make the steering very "heavy" when full. As I remember, before the Pampera used a different frame, it had a larger tank that fit the Trials model (see: http://www.gasgasmuseum.com/1994-1997gasga...sgaspampera.htm ), although the tank/seat assembly junction might need to be modified to fit, just a thought. Jon
July 29, 200818 yr Author Hi, Thanks to everyone who posted replies and advice! In the end we've gone for this option: http://www.coast2coastoffroad.co.uk/index....roducts_id=1385 5ltr It arrived today from http://www.coast2coastoffroad.co.uk/ Fast and efficient! Once fitted and tried out i'll post a review GG where also very helpful offering a 4.5ltr tank to replace the factory original. Price around
July 29, 200818 yr I think rucksack with litre bottle and a bottle of budwieser might be best for the longhaul. Edited July 29, 200818 yr by smalley250
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