A custom motorcycle gas tank is one of the most important things you will need for your custom motorcycle. It’s the part of your bike that will be noticed first, so make sure you do a good paint job.

Choosing a gas tank should be relatively easy depending on what you are looking for. When looking for the right motorcycle gas tank, you’ll want to think about convenience, reliability, and looks.

Essentially, the bigger the gas tank on your custom motorcycle, the less it will need to fill up and the more cool paint it will be able to use. The less you stop, the more you will enjoy the ride. There are many options for a custom motorcycle gas tank that you can choose from. There are many styles of motorcycle gas tanks that can be built or purchased to suit your needs. One of the many types of tanks that are available for your motorcycle (or helicopter) are expandable tanks. Extendable tanks look exactly as the name implies. The stretch tank is a bit longer and stretched so it looks cooler, follows the lines of your bike, and flows better.

You can usually find these types of gas tanks in many 2 “, 3” or 5 “stretch sizes and you can always weld some extensions to fit your vehicle or mold it directly to the frame or tank rails of oil.

These custom motorcycle gas tanks are a combination of old and new gas tanks and are a great option that can do just about anything you want your custom motorcycle to be capable of.

Then there are the custom “Radical” style tanks. These tanks look great on any showbike, but they usually don’t hold as much gas, so be prepared to stop more often. You should also be prepared to discuss your bike with those around you while pumping fuel. These are eye-catching style tanks, sure to make the minivan driver remember when he wanted nothing more than his bike and his girl.

There are tons of other tanks too, Sportster tanks, King tanks, Mustang tanks, Dyna tanks, Fatbob tanks, peanut tanks, bobber tanks, coffin tanks, helicopter tanks. They come with a variety of gas cap styles: flush caps, pop caps, airplane style and and … it’s endless.

All tanks should be assembled for proper fit, then removed, cleaned and sealed inside and pressure tested prior to painting to prevent leaks. Again, there are many ways to seal the tank, but no matter how you do it, you have to do it.

Also, when mounting your tank, do not press on any of the mounting tabs when tightening the tank. This can lead to cracks in the finish and weakening of the mounting tabs. Check all fuel line brackets and accessories before filling with fuel.

An in-line fuel filter is always a good idea with any fuel system. Don’t just rely on the screen around the petcock to keep dirt from getting into the carburetor.

Now choose a tank that suits your needs.

Drive safe and don’t run out of gas!