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Originally Posted by Fantastic Mister Fox
Where we're look at needing a bigger range, I'm going to mount 2 of these either side of my tank giving me a further 120 mile range. But when not needed they can rolled up in my luggage
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What about when you're unncertain about whether you need them or not?
I'll use the comparison of waterproof clothing that you wear over the top of your normal riding clothes. No matter how many times I got wet because I kept telling myself it's not really going to rain, i'm still reluctant to stop and put on the waterproofs unless it's really obviously about to piss it down. Getting waterproof clothing that is unobtrusive and comfortable helps loads, but I still resist sticking it on if I'm doubtful it will actually rain.
Running out of petrol 'in the middle of nowhere' is a far bigger deal than getting wet.
Steel petrol tanks are actually quite lightweight, are strong and crash well. Find someone who can weld thin steel well for  money, then find an appropriately sized steel tank off a bike with similar tank geometry, and modify it to fit.
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