Should I Replace or Upgrade my Motorcycle Tanks?
MotorCycle Tanks serve purposes on the bike more then the apparently obvious. In addition to being the reservoir for the fuel, motorcycle tanks are also an integral part to the overall bikes design, and have a lot to do with the bikes aerodynamics and center of gravity, and therefore a lot to do with its ride, stability and handling - so much so in fact that on some bikes, what appears to be the traditional motorcycle tank, is not.
There are bikes where the "traditional" tank is there strictly for this stabilizing function and apperance while the real motorcycle tank is hidden somewhere else. And speaking of appearances, the motorcycle tank is probably the most common aftermarket part added to customize a ride.
There are more shapes and sizes and styles of motorcycle tanks available then you can imagine, and if you can dream up a shape or a style that you can't find, there are many artisans out there who specialize just in creating custom motorcycle tanks. The motorcycle tank has also become the canvas of unique expression for many an airbrush artist, and motorcycle tanks have been emblazoned with everything from flames, to "Easy Riders" Stars & Strips, to museum quality photo-realistic designs.
Of course you can change your original motorcycle tank for such a mundane reason as increased fuel capacity, or to have a bigger place to hang a few tank bags, as many do - but perhaps for evidence of motorcycle tanks being the ultimate source for freedom of expression you need look no further then Out of The Box Computers, where on their website you can find a fully functional PC called the ThinkTank - housed in an authentic motorcycle gas tank.
