Topic: gas tank with oil tank combined

[thelowmax]

I recently saw this on ebay and was wondering, what would be the pros and cons of having the gas tank and oil tank combined and was this a stock item? Is it just a space saver? I never saw one before.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171278878760?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

[RAFster122s]

Oil gets hot, causes gas to get hot. Hot gas expands. Not a problem if you have room in the tank, otherwise the tank leaks out the vent hole in the cap. Can ruin your paint job.  Don't think a combined tank for oil and gas would be smart move for a 750.  Would imagine chopper guys might like that or a cafe racer...

They are just trying to open up space on the bike for cosmetic reasons, only see disadvantages from my perspective on it.

[atm cycles]

I could see it if the tank was aluminum and the oil tank in front to aid cooling but the hot oil between your legs?! I don't want it

[lucky]

You would have the extra weight of the oil ,tank and hoses located up high raising the center of gravity.

Chopper builders would not do that.

[chewbacca5000]

My favorite is hiding the oil tank in the seat.  Great way to stay warm in the winter months, or fry your arse in the summer.

[thelowmax]

Yeah. Seems like a strange idea to me. I don't think I would want that concentrated heat, there of all places. I grille my sausage on the barbecue, thank you very much.