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Author Topic: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?  (Read 913 times)

Blasters Fan

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How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« on: September 21, 2015, 04:49:52 AM »
Curious if you lose usable space, nearest dealer is 100 miles.
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Re: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2015, 06:21:07 AM »
Big enough to call a lunch box. I can fit a water bottle, an iPad Mini, and snacks usually. But it's not waterproof at all. I much prefer having and using a top case or tail bag.
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Re: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2015, 02:02:45 PM »
I would'nt call it usable space.
I can *just* fit a 1.5m Type 2 charging cable in there. Or a bike cover with no space to spare.

I'd fit a power tank in an instant if I could, and when I replace my bike next year that's what I fully intend to do.
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Re: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2015, 11:15:51 PM »
That storage area was one of the best things about the bike for me. I kept my phone, glasses, and cut down a McDonald's cup holder so I could secure a soda refill to go in there. It's about 8" deep...large enough for a large drink with plenty of room left over around it.
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Re: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2015, 07:29:42 PM »
It can fit a bucket of KFC chicken (yes, I live in America).


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Re: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2015, 12:15:41 AM »
Thanks for the replies.
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Re: How big is the tank storage where the extra power goes?
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2015, 08:27:07 PM »
I use the storage every ride for the charging cable. On workdays I add a snack for break and my lunch items and at the end of the day I store my swap out riding gear for the warm ride home. I have carried a quart of ice cream (yes, it was delicious)! I find the storage space extremely useful.

That is actually the feature that people find the most impressive on a motorcycle: storage space on a sexy bike.

To powertank or not  to powertank has really come down to losing storage and so far storage has won.
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