p51mstg Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Anybody else making aftermarket tanks for the Catalyst yet? I'd like to see a 12.5 gallon tank that uses stock hardware, no special fitting, ATACH accessories still mount fine. It's good to see the aftermarket ramping up for the Catalyst - tunes, clutching, turbos, big bore kits, accessories, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) highly doubtful... where are you going that you need more than 10 gallons? If you have range anxiety just get a fuel caddy for the tunnel. tanks are $400-700... and you can buy a helluva lot of gas for that kind of $ https://rotopax.com/collections/containers you can mount these all over the sled and turn it into a rolling fuel tanker. Edited November 22, 2023 by Crnr2Crnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 I thought it seemed like a good idea, not sure how much they’ll cost. Seems like a lot of people spend a lot of time and effort trying to fit an additional 2 gallons to the tunnel. A larger tank that does the same thing and also frees up space on the tunnel might get their attention, I don’t know. I’m glad someone thought of it, and it makes me wonder if there will be more than one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 12 hours ago, p51mstg said: I thought it seemed like a good idea, not sure how much they’ll cost. Seems like a lot of people spend a lot of time and effort trying to fit an additional 2 gallons to the tunnel. A larger tank that does the same thing and also frees up space on the tunnel might get their attention, I don’t know. I’m glad someone thought of it, and it makes me wonder if there will be more than one. color me confused... but is there is someone making bigger tanks for it already? 10.4 gallons of capacity according to the Cat site. where are folks going that can't find a gas station within a 100 mile ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 12 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: color me confused... but is there is someone making bigger tanks for it already? 10.4 gallons of capacity according to the Cat site. where are folks going that can't find a gas station within a 100 mile ride? It’s too quiet, and I thought I’d stir up something to talk about. I saw some cool stuff for Catalysts last week, and it’s good to see that the aftermarket thinks they can make money on the platform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, p51mstg said: It’s too quiet, and I thought I’d stir up something to talk about. I saw some cool stuff for Catalysts last week, and it’s good to see that the aftermarket thinks they can make money on the platform. The two stroke Pro Cross had 11.7, with actual being 10.7. For trail riders, one gallon wont make a difference. New tank style there will be less gas in the tank when empty. According to Cat anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 21 hours ago, ZR6000RR said: The two stroke Pro Cross had 11.7, with actual being 10.7. For trail riders, one gallon wont make a difference. New tank style there will be less gas in the tank when empty. According to Cat anyways. If you have 9.5 useable gallons in this catalyst that gives you about a 70 mile range for the off trail guys. Trail guys might get 100 if they ride slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR6000RR Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Not greg b said: If you have 9.5 useable gallons in this catalyst that gives you about a 70 mile range for the off trail guys. Trail guys might get 100 if they ride slow. Funny how I get 13 to 15 riding 50-70. Weird. Guess speed is not that important to the masses as you dream. 13 x 9 = 117 miles. I would pass three gas stops in that range. Not concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 1 hour ago, ZR6000RR said: Funny how I get 13 to 15 riding 50-70. Weird. Guess speed is not that important to the masses as you dream. 13 x 9 = 117 miles. I would pass three gas stops in that range. Not concerned. Lies. You are not getting that mileage or you aren't going that fast. You nearly totalled your sled at 15mph though so we know which part is the lie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 (edited) I don’t care whose mileage is used or who rides slower, because it seems like all trail riders, and some off-trail riders, would benefit from carrying an extra 2 gallons of gas. The further I can stretch a tank of gas, the fewer problems I have to worry about when I’m riding. Here’s another thing to discuss: With the Catalyst’s focus on mass centralization, and considering how many people purchase Kimpex or BRP fuel tanks for their tunnel, replacing the OEM tank makes even more sense. The Catalyst isn’t just about weight, it’s about balance. Edited November 25, 2023 by p51mstg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 3 hours ago, p51mstg said: I don’t care whose mileage is used or who rides slower, because it seems like all trail riders, and some off-trail riders, would benefit from carrying an extra 2 gallons of gas. The further I can stretch a tank of gas, the fewer problems I have to worry about when I’m riding. Here’s another thing to discuss: With the Catalyst’s focus on mass centralization, and considering how many people purchase Kimpex or BRP fuel tanks for their tunnel, replacing the OEM tank makes even more sense. The Catalyst isn’t just about weight, it’s about balance. Being a gallon of gas is a little over 6 lbs don't see much of a difference going to a larger tank for centralized mass. It may have been a packaging thing when they designed the sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 I think our first sled had a 7 gallon tank in the 1980's... which was the big fuel tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerr2Star Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/22/2023 at 8:01 PM, p51mstg said: I thought it seemed like a good idea, not sure how much they’ll cost. Seems like a lot of people spend a lot of time and effort trying to fit an additional 2 gallons to the tunnel. A larger tank that does the same thing and also frees up space on the tunnel might get their attention, I don’t know. I’m glad someone thought of it, and it makes me wonder if there will be more than one. I imagine BDX will come out with a similar tank for the Catalyst. http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=98&controller=product http://www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=532&controller=product 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkm Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I was only able to get 9.25 gallons in my new catalyst after burping it. I routinely require extra fuel on the old chassis which held more than 2 gallons more. Dont want to buy a linq system just for them to have their own can next year. I bought some ATACH brackets to try and make my own kit for now. Unless BDX is fast to market with their tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 3 hours ago, rkm said: I was only able to get 9.25 gallons in my new catalyst after burping it. I routinely require extra fuel on the old chassis which held more than 2 gallons more. Dont want to buy a linq system just for them to have their own can next year. I bought some ATACH brackets to try and make my own kit for now. Unless BDX is fast to market with their tank. Trail tank will probably make one. They did for the procross. It shouldn’t take for them to make a bigger tank. Just make it longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 3 hours ago, rkm said: I was only able to get 9.25 gallons in my new catalyst after burping it. I routinely require extra fuel on the old chassis which held more than 2 gallons more. Dont want to buy a linq system just for them to have their own can next year. I bought some ATACH brackets to try and make my own kit for now. Unless BDX is fast to market with their tank. The mold has been approved, from what I was told. I’m hoping to see them online for sale shortly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, p51mstg said: The mold has been approved, from what I was told. I’m hoping to see them online for sale shortly. Nice. That will be a nice option for the back country guys. I know trail tank’s pro cross tank was 13.5 gallons. Hopefully bdx has something like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerr2Star Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, p51mstg said: Great work in getting the answer from the source! 👏 👏 👏 I'm sure these tanks will sell quick out here in the west. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) On 11/27/2023 at 4:06 PM, rkm said: I was only able to get 9.25 gallons in my new catalyst after burping it. I routinely require extra fuel on the old chassis which held more than 2 gallons more. Dont want to buy a linq system just for them to have their own can next year. I bought some ATACH brackets to try and make my own kit for now. Unless BDX is fast to market with their tank. AC prommised a tank for atach, they said its just waiting for epa aproval Edited December 7, 2023 by krom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkm Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, krom said: AC prommised a tank for atach, they said its just waiting for epa aproval Still not gonna see it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 who needs more weight sloshing around on top the tunnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 I just put on 450 miles on my new Catalyst. Mileage is 14.5 mpg after break in. 130 miles to a tank or so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favoritos Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 1/24/2024 at 9:01 PM, Jorge said: I just put on 450 miles on my new Catalyst. Mileage is 14.5 mpg after break in. 130 miles to a tank or so. Dang. I didn't see that kind of mileage. The gas stop planning was modified with the smaller tank. It wasn't a deal breaker but it was needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palu49 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I bet there’s an isr cert race department tank like skidoo has at some point, at least for the RXCs (real ones) they can just incorporate the size and shape of the battery box into it and get a few more gallons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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