Build a Gas Tank for Motorized Bike or Any Small Engine

I show how to make a gas tank for a motorized bicycle or any small engine. Enjoy!
Stay tuned for additional videos showing which motorized bicycle engine kit I purchased, how it was packaged, and if it was damaged in shipment. I'll also post a video(s) of how to install an engine kit on the bike.
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[@cwmaxfield2000]

Love It. I used two LP gas bottles. Budweiser Logo.

[@chupacabra4897]

I'm building one out of a baked bean can I opened one end with a safety can opener and dumped the beans in a large bowl . I used the lid off a can of two stroke still working on the petcock part

[@darkroomignite8264]

Yes! Thank you for the awesome video. Inspired a great idea. I ride a chopper currently. The typical tanks don't like the top tube. Behind the seat would be excellent.

[@snoopdog68]

I should try that. Add a garden hose to make a sprinkler if all else fails.

[@BuildBreakFix]

This is a masterpiece lol! So nice!

[@ConejoValley1A]

Thanks! Great info and demonstration.

[@wonkydonkey4371]

Back when I was a teenager I used to lay those mufflers on the curb and stomp on them to bend it to fit 😆

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Nice work subbed :)

[@TXJasper]

Thank you!!!

[@pauls5745]

good place for a sticker on the side :)

[@Xxx_Kukarachon_xxX]

Hola se puede soldar lo q hiciste con un soldador de estaño comun? Porque no me quedo claro si usaste el soplete o el soldador de estaño

[@danielcompton7414]

Hey A little bit of advice try a NGK-R spark plug on that thing it’s a night and day difference

[@Santamonicadrainco]

Awesome video!! Going to try this on my next build

[@TXJasper]

Thank you!

[@stampydragon2739]

Drill the cap out larger put a gas pipe connector on use some gas line to run to a dirt bike carbon fume filter make it less likely for you to have a fire from gas fumes

[@janchristoffervik7694]

My bike runs about 40+ mph hella fun ^^

[@TXJasper]

That's awesome! Mine goes about 30mph but it's the cheapest stock kit from China that I found on ebay. It's all stock except for the spark plug. I haven't ever reduced the oil and gas mixture from break in, but heard I could probably get a little more with a leaner oil gas mix. Anyway, they are a lot of fun! Thanks for commenting!

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Ya need a colder plug!

[@jonnypiper5378]

Where did you buy the gas cap and the bung from

[@TXJasper]

Lowes or Home Depot. The "gas cap" is just galvanized cap in plumbing section. Cost around $3.

[@jonnypiper5378]

Wow thanks for quick reply and I’m guessing the petcock bung from online ?

[@TXJasper]

@@jonnypiper5378 I honestly don't remember where I got the petcock bung. I don't think I purchased it online, but I might have. I would bring your petcock to Lowes/ Home Depot and see if they have anything that works. You could just use a regular nut with the same thread and solder (or even use JB Weld) it to the tank. Best of luck!

[@b-ill2195]

How did you get the coffee out of the can but overall Great Idea

[@TXJasper]

When I drilled the holes for the petcock and fill cap, the coffee came out. Thank you!

[@b-ill2195]

@@TXJasper Cool and was kinda thinking that myself but wasn't 100% sure

[@cory4152]

Very nice! sounds like a great project by the way how was the coffee?

[@TXJasper]

Hi Cory. Thanks! LOL! Coffee was great! It's pretty rich and stronger than a regular Folgers or Maxwell House coffees, but I think it has a good flavor...maybe a metallic hint?? 🙂 I actually really did drink that coffee. Thanks for commenting!

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

The difference is added nutrient, tin

[@jimfitzgibbon5492]

How did you close off the end of the can after removing coffee? I assume you soldered the lid back on?

[@TXJasper]

Never took the lid off. Just drilled two holes to remove the coffee, and soldered two pipes with treads for petcock and has cap.

[@chupacabra4897]

No he got the coffee out thru the hole he drilled for the gas cap

[@302mustanggt8]

Did you switch the head around on the spark plug so it faces the exhaust if so did you notice any increase in power or efficiency

[@TXJasper]

No I didn't but might need to try it!

[@302mustanggt8]

@@TXJasper I. Ought one of them recently and people have the heads both way and wonder if one way is more efficient or has more power

[@YorHighness]

Yeah 45 bucks is steep for a gastank. Outstanding idea and design

[@TXJasper]

Thank you Your Highness!

[@pauls5745]

yeah,, now I know why so many just have the kit tanks. there are some moped oil tanks or dirtbike tanks that can work for some people. you have to be creative!

[@roths7]

Nice Video. Did you ever do the followup on installing the engine kit?

[@TXJasper]

Absolutely! But I couldn't use that tank because it sat to low. I ended up mounting the tank with the kit and turned out great. I'll do an update video soon. I've been battling covid for 18 days, and getting much better.

[@nic7477]

building a motorized bike at the moment and the bike i have has external brake cables that the fuel tank sits on, is this a problem for the first bike you built.

[@TXJasper]

Congrats! My first motorized bike build had 3 shifter and brake cables under the tank too. My cables were not sleeved but had tiny donut shaped orings that kept my cables from touching the frame. I slid all those under the tank and it worked out fine. As long as your cables are sleeved or has some type of oring spacer to keep your cables free from being crushed you'll be ok. Attach the tank 1st before anything else to see if it works. Here's a link to somdthjng similar to what I had on my cables www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.amazon.com/MonkeyJack-Bicycle-Donuts-Housing-Accessories/dp/B077QBSTCJ&ved=2ahUKEwjE8_mcj5nlAhXFna0KHVIuAnwQFjABegQIBBAJ&usg=AOvVaw3HSjODm5EOj1Fmp1csGRxH Best of luck!

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

While the exposed cables may get pinched between the tank and the frame, t would either find a new location and style tank, or build a channel over the cables.

[@jacobcaballero7967]

How do you get the post extensions?

[@TXJasper]

I actually made them from screws at the hardware store. Bring the nut with the same thread count and buy long screws and a screw coupler ( attached a link with photo: www.mcmaster.com/bolt-extenders/metric-to-metric-female-hex-thread-adapters/). Cut the head of the screw off with a grinder and touch up with sand paper/fine file. Join together with the coupler and loctite.

[@chupacabra4897]

You can't get a kit for less than$109 now

[@ianm213]

Can i just weld that or dose it nead to be flux and solder

[@TXJasper]

You probably can. The can is thin sheet metal so be careful not to burn a hole through it. Best of luck!

[@ianm213]

@@TXJasper Haha thanks I'll try

[@earlgarcia9824]

I hope he either removed the fenders or beefed up the struts and bolts.💀

[@macklindlorenz4982]

Check mine out it's my picture !!!