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Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:28 pm
by MadKaw
This is for Joe.. :-)

ANTI-SLOSH FOAM BAFFLING

FuelCel Foam is a special open-cell sponge-like material which only reduces the tanks volume by 3-4 percent. When used with our Kevlar fuel tanks, FuelCel Foam helps suppress explosion, absorb some impact energy and most importantly, CONTROL FUEL SLOSHING.

Fuel sloshing in a motorcycle is a significant factor in upsetting the center of gravity due to the violent positive and negative accelerations that are imposed during racing. This sloshing acts like a heavy uncontrolled weight that has to be compensated by your suspension system, something like a liquid monkey constantly playing havoc with your handling. With a half tank of fuel, (common for most sprint races assume 3 gallons), that's 18.6 pounds slamming into the front of the tank when brakes are applied. Then slamming to the side after you have established your lean angle in the corners. Then slamming to the back of the tank when you hit the gas. But due to physics, that 18.6lb can act more like 60lb for that initial moment the fuel sloshes to a stop at the ends of the tank!

Riders report that installing FuelCel Foam gives the impression that they had their suspension done, even to the point of having to adjust their riding style because they were always making minor adjustments compensating for this fuel slosh. FuelCel Foam will enable you to ride more precise lines on the track thereby decreasing lap times. A very small investment to maximizethe potential of your new FuelCel.

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:32 pm
by MickLC
Wait a minute, so there's a 27kg liquid monkey in my tank? And tank foam stops him from getting out and playing with my suspension?

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:35 pm
by robracer
Spot on Mick :lol: ............................Group Buy?

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:02 pm
by Bogan
Stuff that, I wanna see the liquid monkey... Can we get two bikes together in the same place for liquid monkey porn?

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:05 pm
by 6maniac
While we're at it, can we get some swing - arm foam ( as used and recommended by our illustrious leader ) !! and a side order of Yak Fat !








And did someone mention monkeys ??????? :twisted:

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:09 pm
by Wattie
will that get me a 39?? :lol:

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:16 pm
by Glen
I like the idea of the liquid Monkey changing my suspension. 8) Sort of takes you back to the 70's.....

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:22 pm
by Sharky
Ok sounds great in theory....
Are you saying we could get a large enough piece of foam through the filler neck of a standard jap tank to make a difference ??(yes I know foam squashes down... :?

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:46 pm
by red_dave
It's gotta be better than the shit from Clark Rubber! :lol:

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:27 pm
by photomike666
I just don't fancy opening the tank to squeeze the fuel out of the foam for those last few laps...

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:29 pm
by Blurr
I hear it makes the bike flip at high lean angles!!!! there is even video proof

http://www.vimeo.com/2627898

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:53 pm
by jonoZRX
Mick C wrote:Wait a minute, so there's a 27kg liquid monkey in my tank? And tank foam stops him from getting out and playing with my suspension?
He's not as bad as the 90kg monkey on the seat :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:58 pm
by 6maniac
Thats two monkey mentions. :twisted:

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:05 pm
by Lone Wolf
I just saw a liquid Monkey run past my window............wait............maybe I'll just have another drink

Re: Tank Foam - Its great stuff..

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:19 pm
by 6maniac
That's it....... :twisted: