Polyethylene vs. Metal Mini Bike Gas Tank
What do you look for when you buy a mini bike gas tank? It should be tough, dependable, and affordable. Steel fulfills all these criteria but they are heavy too consuming much fuel. With the focus now shifting to building environmentally-friendly mini bikes that consume gas more efficiently, other lighter materials have now taken centerstage. This post will go into the merits and demerits of polyethylene vs. metal mini bike gas tank. Polyethylene mini bike gas tank · While breakthroughs in steel manufacturing have made the metal more flexible, it still does not come close to polyethylene. It can be customized to any shape. · Since plastic is a softer material, it will flatten and bend in the case of a fire or accident instead of rupturing like its steel counterparts. · Polyethylene mini bike gas tank is lighter than steel and can weigh as much as 20% less leading to better fuel economy. Replacement tanks though are made of thicker plastic for safety