Comments on: Tank Sports E85 Ethanol Fueled Motorcycle

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:47:06 +0000

It is possible to set up a carb for e85. It just requires larger diameter fuel ports and regulators. If the system uses a fuel pump it may need to be upgraded to move more fuel.

Anything is possible but Im with these guys. Theres really no benefit unless it can run on gas also.

By: hawg

hawg — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:36:16 +0000

there has been an e85 conversion on the market in the since 2006 for harley-davidson type engines.the ALKYHAWG, by D.E.A.D. has proven that its possible to not only gain power ,but also mileage with e85.if anyone is actually interested in an e85 powered bike,id contact Dabbs Engineering And Design.they seem to be way ahead on ethanol power.ive tried one of their bikes with the conversion,couldnt believe it.i did buy a GAZZHAWG package for myself,no e85 in tn where i live.

By: kneeslider

kneeslider — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 13:00:32 +0000

The news release was a bit vague about E85 capable versus flex fuel, actually they never said flex fuel. I used the term flex fuel because I think that is the only direction that makes sense, E85 only would be less than ideal unless you are in a very unusual area where E85 is available everywhere, like the midwest as Blaine notes above. Otherwise, this is just for marketing.

By: Baxter Blue

Baxter Blue — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:23:59 +0000

In order to go from standard pump gas to E-85 would require EFI.
Was involved in research for blended fuels and carburetors and anything past E-10 requires additional fuel flow. Feed back controlled carburetors would handle about 20% alcohol.

If they claim otherwise it’s a pipe dream.

By: Blaine

Blaine — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:45:22 +0000

Hi there. If it’s strickly E85, the market will be limited. But, it’s a start. Also, an E85 only engine, can be set up to make good power for it’s size. I live in east central illinois. E85 is pretty easy to obtain around here. Most of the midwest is Corn country, so E85 is available. I’ve thought of taking one of my bikes and setting it up for E85. The biggest problem would be a decent alchohal carb. Blaine