Fuel tank swap,2008-2006

[WarriorPilot]

I have a 2008 ApexGT with the small tank and also a fuel tank complete from a 2006 ApexGT.
Has anyone done this swap? Would like to make sure the older tank will fit the 2008 befor I start rippin and terrin!!
did a search, couldn't find anything
Thanks in advance

 

[apltx08]

It should be a direct bolt on, I was going to do mine and the guy that had the larger tank sold it before I could get my hands on it...

 

[WarriorPilot]

Thanks,I got mine from a turbo installer on Ebay, he had 3 of them, it was a great deal, $150.00 for everything,..pump,lines,sender,foam,cap.
only thing he didn't include was fuel!!

 

[87gtNOS]

??
The newer tanks are smaller?

 

[WarriorPilot]

That's right,starting in 2008 they are approx .6 gal less capacity due to Gov't regs for vapour permiation, the new ones are thicker and I think have some sort of lining

 

[87gtNOS]

That's right,starting in 2008 they are approx .6 gal less capacity due to Gov't regs for vapour permiation, the new ones are thicker and I think have some sort of lining

the Gov't

 

[WarriorPilot]

That's how I feel too,besides, when I'm out riding ,the fuel isn't in the tank long enough to worry about vapours getting through!!!

 

[Phazernut]

I think I'll live with the .6 less fuel. Not worth the headache and cost to me.

 

[WarriorPilot]

I always go on long rides where fuel stops are sparce, that extra 1/2 gal makes a big diff. especially after coming off a Warrior with a larger tank

 

[GotJuice]

HMMMM

I too couldn't justify the cost even with a great deal? A rack would be cheaper then you could set a small jug on it or use for storage.....half a gallon isn't much to bad they weren't 8 gallon tanks I'd trade mine in a minute for a smaller/lighter 8 gallon tank!