Why Do Motorcycles Use Plastic Fuel Tanks?
As a common means of transportation, motorcycles need to store fuel during driving, so it is necessary to choose a suitable fuel storage device. In modern motorcycles, plastic fuel tanks are becoming more and more common. Why?
First of all, plastic fuel tanks are lighter and easier to manufacture than metal fuel tanks. Plastic materials have good toughness and impact resistance. While being wear-resistant and durable, they can also reduce the weight of the car body. This reduces the overall weight of the motorcycle and improves maneuverability and agility.
Secondly, plastic fuel tanks are more convenient to manufacture and maintain than metal fuel tanks. Making a plastic fuel tank is relatively simple and only requires injection molding, blow molding or extrusion molding. There is no excess waste produced during the production process and the cost is relatively low. In addition, plastic fuel tanks also have better leakage performance, getting rid of the common oil leakage problems of metal fuel tanks. At the same time, the plastic fuel tank design is more concise and fashionable, meeting the aesthetic needs of different consumers.
However, compared with metal fuel tanks, plastic fuel tanks also have some disadvantages. Plastic fuel tanks have a slightly shorter service life than metal tanks, and plastics are not as resistant to chemicals as metal tanks, so they may have an impact on the fuel. Moreover, plastic fuel tanks are prone to aging, being exposed to the sun, rain, and high temperatures. If left outdoors for a long time, they are prone to deformation, cracking, and other problems. Therefore, certain maintenance measures need to be taken during daily use.
To sum up, compared with metal fuel tanks, plastic fuel tanks have more advantages in terms of lightweight, production, design and leakage. But it also has some flaws and requires more careful maintenance. Therefore, when consumers purchase motorcycles, they also need to make choices based on their own needs and actual conditions.