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[david.r.nichols@sbcglobal.net]

I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company that makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS does. It's unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer models, which would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is the link to their announcement: http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html

[Thomas Komjathy]

Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of corrosion) for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? TK Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P DSK L.L.C. dskllc@... ________________________________ From: "david.r.nichols@..." To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, March 23, 2011 4:33:45 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company that makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS does. It's unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer models, which would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is the link to their announcement: http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@..." wrote:

> > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas tank for KLR's soon.

SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin.

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Komjathy wrote:

> > Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of corrosion) > for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? > > TK > > Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P > DSK L.L.C. > dskllc@...

Tom- Patton once berated a LT for filling his gas tank--after receiving instructions to fill only to a certain capacity (forced rationing). The Lt defended himself, replying, "I did so because the manual stated it helped prevent corrosion." Patton was furious, "Your Sherman tank is not going to last long enough for the tank to corrode." So, I don't think it is anti-corrosion they are selling. Maybe fuel range is their selling point; radiator protection is not specifically mentioned so they don't have to 'warranty' something they don't suggest. According to their link: The Safari Tank for the KLR650 will be approximately 30 liters in capacity, an increase of around 50 per cent over the standard tank, giving a range of approximately 500 550 kilometers. Looking at the US 2009 brochure, it states the KLR650 has 6.1 gal capacity. [you tell me if that is true. smile.] and comparing the Safari info to 'math', we see that- 30 liters = 6.5990774 imperial gallons [UK] = 7.9251616 US gallons So, you have to conclude/I suggest that the OEM AU model has a smaller capacity than the US to get a 50% larger capacity= 7.925 gallons. I speculate the OEM AU model is only 20L or 5.283441 US gallons/4.3994 imperial gallons If you can believe the advertisements to be 100% true and accurate, then you just might want that extra 10L of fuel in a gas tank and not in a gas can. Albeit, a BIG tank is often overkill for most applications, Last time I checked, I would rather carry gas than push a dry thirsty pig. It is the operator that needs adjustment. As Goldlocks stated about porrige, beds and KLR OEM gas tanks, "This one is just right." ymmv. revmaaatin.

[Fred Hink]

Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck, I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with a grain of salt. If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..." wrote:

> > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a

gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[RobertWichert]

Some people want bigger EVERYTHING. Robert P. Wichert P.Eng LEED AP +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 3/23/2011 3:29 PM, revmaaatin wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , Thomas Komjathy > wrote: > > > > Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy > of corrosion) > > for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? > > > > TK > > > > Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P > > DSK L.L.C. > > dskllc@... > > Tom- > Patton once berated a LT for filling his gas tank--after receiving > instructions to fill only to a certain capacity (forced rationing). > The Lt defended himself, replying, "I did so because the manual stated > it helped prevent corrosion." > Patton was furious, "Your Sherman tank is not going to last long > enough for the tank to corrode." So, I don't think it is > anti-corrosion they are selling. Maybe fuel range is their selling > point; radiator protection is not specifically mentioned so they don't > have to 'warranty' something they don't suggest. > > According to their link: > > The Safari Tank for the KLR650 will be approximately 30 liters in > capacity, an increase of around 50 per cent over the standard tank, > giving a range of approximately 500 -- 550 kilometers. > > Looking at the US 2009 brochure, it states the KLR650 has 6.1 gal > capacity. [you tell me if that is true. smile.] > and comparing the Safari info to 'math', we see that- > 30 liters = 6.5990774 imperial gallons [UK] = 7.9251616 US gallons > > So, you have to conclude/I suggest that the OEM AU model has a smaller > capacity than the US to get a 50% larger capacity= 7.925 gallons. > > I speculate the OEM AU model is only 20L or > 5.283441 US gallons/4.3994 imperial gallons > > If you can believe the advertisements to be 100% true and accurate, > then you just might want that extra 10L of fuel in a gas tank and not > in a gas can. > > Albeit, a BIG tank is often overkill for most applications, > Last time I checked, I would rather carry gas than push a dry thirsty > pig. It is the operator that needs adjustment. > > As Goldlocks stated about porrige, beds and KLR OEM gas tanks, > "This one is just right." > ymmv. > revmaaatin. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mike Huber]

Fred...It looks like they already have distributors here in the US.... United States - Eastern Dual Sport Touring 2887 West Lamar Alexander Parkway Friendsville, TN 37737 http://www.dualsporttouring.com Email: Dual Sport Touring United States - Western Safari Tanks USA 4040 Calle Platino #111 Oceanside, CA 92056 www.safaritanksusa.com Email: Safari Tanks USA Mike Huber Carlsbad, NM To: mjearl@...; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:13 -0600 Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck, I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with a grain of salt. If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..." wrote:

> > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a

gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

Yes, I have contacted them already and they didn't know anything about this tank. They are going to be getting back to me as soon as they find out from the factory. I'll let you know what I find out. I will be on the road for a few days but will be answering emails in the evenings with my laptop. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Mike Huber [mailto:minoman59@...] Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 6:05 PM To: Fred Hink; mjearl@...; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Fred...It looks like they already have distributors here in the US.... United States - Eastern Dual Sport Touring 2887 West Lamar Alexander Parkway Friendsville, TN 37737 http://www.dualsporttouring.com> http://www.dualsporttouring.com Email: Dual Sport Touring United States - Western Safari Tanks USA 4040 Calle Platino #111 Oceanside, CA 92056 http://www.safaritanksusa.com> www.safaritanksusa.com Email: Safari Tanks USA Mike Huber Carlsbad, NM _____ To: mjearl@...; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: moabmc@... Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:13 -0600 Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank Well let's see if this tank ever materializes first. Saying "there has been a lot of demand" doesn't mean they are making or will make this tank. Heck, I had "a lot of demand" for the Hypercharger in it's day. So take this with a grain of salt. If this tank is ever made and if it is any good and if it doesn't cost and arm and a leg to have shipped to the US, I may be interested. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of revmaaatin Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:21 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com , "david.r.nichols@..." wrote:

> > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a

gas tank for KLR's soon. SNIP David, that is a nice link. It will be interesting to see if they make an improvement to a double petcock version. Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? or will it be direct sales? revmaaatin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[skypilot110]

Fred, if you get them you can put me down for one. If East-End-Up gets goign I will go for 6 more

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "revmaaatin" wrote: > > Fred-do you think it will be something you will carry? > or will it be direct sales? > > revmaaatin. >

[Jim Fortner]

Getting rid of the plastic wings on the front of the tank was my motive. Extra fuel was the bonus. Jim

On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 4:13 PM, Thomas Komjathy wrote: > > > Question. What is the advantage of swapping the original tank (shy of > corrosion) > for an IMS, or any other tank? Is the IMS that much larger in capacity? > > TK > > Thomas J. Komjathy, BS/P, MS/P > DSK L.L.C. > dskllc@... > > ________________________________ > From: "david.r.nichols@..." > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wed, March 23, 2011 4:33:45 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Kawasaki KLR650 Safari Tank > > > I found out that Safari Tanks just announced that they will be making a gas > tank > for KLR's soon. From what I know Safari Tanks is an Australian company that > > makes high capacity plastic tanks for a lot of motorcycles like IMS does. > It's > unclear, but I think they will be making these for 2008 and newer models, > which > would make sense because IMS has tanks for pre 2008's. Here is the link to > their > announcement: > > http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/kawasaki-klr650-safari-tank-coming-soon.html > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]