Good idea, but the original OEM KTM tank cost over $400, these cheap tanks were not really intended to be used on such a great bikes, so I just went ahead and bought a GS1250 with an 8 gallon gas tank and still kept my KTM 500 for real rough trails. Anyone with these monster tanks, try coming down a steep hill and you will see how gravity will be messing up your rides. I would have bought an Orange color tank if Acerbis made one and only in a 3 gallon capacity, anything larger, then you just bought the wrong bike!
I've not found much dirt bike content around the reflect-a-gold protection but I like the addition. Any idea how quantifiable heat is protected with the product? Have you noticed a benefit since installation?
Not sure man! On an older bike I saw my gas boil once and it ended up being too much pressure too quick for the check valve in the cap... the tank actually swelled up about 15% and it freaked me out.. so this was my response for this bike. Nothing quantifiable but that hasn’t happened again. So that’s good. lol cheers!
Nicely done. I am currently in the process of selling my RC-51 and going to add the 500 EXC-F to the stable. We just moved to Colorado from Tennessee...time to ditch the street and get back to the dirt (still have a trusty 300 2T). Question: I see some folks put a fuel filter in line and some don't. looks like the in-tank pump has a filter. I can't seem to find consensus on whether an additional fuel filter is needed. Did you consider this and if so, why did you decide not to add an aux fuel filter in line? I am definitely not saying you should, but trying to get more information. Thanks and keep on rockin'!
Thanks for the kind words Chris! I took a look at the robustness of the in tank filter, it's pretty darn great in stock form compared to most filters you see on small bore bikes. The little screen in the quick disconnect for the tank in the line will catch anything else big that might get by that filter and I replace that screen at every oil change. That being said, every time i look at that little screen I can't help but think how restrictive it is. Next on the list for this bike is definitely BestDualSportBikes fuel kit with the better in-tank filter, bigger inline filter and the better angled fuel rail for around $250. Scroll to the bottom here: www.bestdualsportbikes.com/2017-19-ktm-500-husky-501-build Hope that helps! Send me an email here -- hello @ SouceADV.com if you want to talk about riding the 2T bikes in CO on some single track. I've got a 2019 YZ250X. Cheers!
How is this holding up for you? Any issues or things you would do differntly? I'm about to order this tank and am very appreciative of you making this video to spare me the same mistake. Thanks, Keaston
It’s a great tank! Just don’t fill it all the way if you are doing single track riding to keep the center of gravity lower. It’s way more comfortable than the 4.2 I have on my 2020 KTM 500 XCF-w
My 350 boils gas every time I ride single track. I tried that heat reflective tape and it didn't make a difference. The fins that hold fuel on the big tank might actually help a lot to cool the fuel.
Robbo Robinson Hard Enduro-Media I definitely think so! Shoot me an email @ Hello@sourceadv.com and I’ll send you a couple pics, there is plenty of room. Although I really don’t think you would need them with the stock beefy plastic ones and the with the tank wrapping around the radiators and adding more protection (another reason I chose IMS over Acerbis... and for fear of my manhood smashing that bulge on the Acerbis Tank). 👍🏻👍🏻😂
fez those are just the OEM shroud decals from the 2017. I think they just look more pronounced on the black tank. The stock shrouds just bolt over the tank, it’s a really clean install. Cheers!
@@SourceADV just came back to watch again ! I did a ride with my buddy this weekend . I gassed up 4 times and actually ran out on the highway coming home! so i am thinking about a bigger tank.
@@SourceADV no probs...I managed to see the name from your vid - it's Design Engineering something - found it on Amazon - did it work ok for?...in the reviews some peeps said it started peeling off coz it wasn't sticky enuf...
installing 4.5L IMS on a 2022 KTM 500. Looks to be only about 1/16” clearance between tank where the 2 halves of engine case connect. Wondering if tank will possibly melt from heat. Any thoughts? (The tank is sold for this bike and I added reflective heat tape …but still)
Hi, I just got a 2012 500EXC and I want to do a seat conversion to something higher/wider (similar to the Seat Concepts design but higher than their tall version) does the Seat Concepts conversion fits right in with the new tank or is there a gap somewhere between the seat and tank?
@@SourceADV Ok, thanks, the seat is done and it's perfect. I'll try to install the 4.1 gallon Acerbis tank now (even though fuel mileage is great I can get 200kms - 120 miles with the stock tank).
@@GrandChelem14 Ah ok! Seems like the US tanks (not sure which years this applies to, but definitely on the 2017 500EXC) is made from thicker plastic and the IMS tank is a global application. My guess would be that because of all the smog/emissions equipment including a solenoid valve and charcoal canister for fuel tank venting, on the US bike that there is usually more pressure in the tank and they had to make them stronger to keep them from ballooning. That would be my only guess as to why it's different. Cheers!
Here you go: www.imsproducts.com/Products/index.cfm?ManufacturerSet=KTM&maD=true&ModelSet=500%20EXC-F&modD=true&yeD=true&siD=true&TypeSet=Fuel%20Tank&SeriesSet=&sed=true&tyd=true&YearsSet=2017-2019&SizeSet=4.25%20gal Part Number -- 113336-BK1
You can find the KTM part numbers in the description of video for the KTM factory fitting which I was able to get from AOMC. You can also use this Best Dual Sport bikes fitting that should work too. www.bestdualsportbikes.com/90-degree-fuel-fitting-ktm-husqvarn
Nice Daytona Special!!
Thanks!
Great video. Thanks
Your welcome, glad you liked it!
Good idea, but the original OEM KTM tank cost over $400, these cheap tanks were not really intended to be used on such a great bikes, so I just went ahead and bought a GS1250 with an 8 gallon gas tank and still kept my KTM 500 for real rough trails. Anyone with these monster tanks, try coming down a steep hill and you will see how gravity will be messing up your rides. I would have bought an Orange color tank if Acerbis made one and only in a 3 gallon capacity, anything larger, then you just bought the wrong bike!
If you just fill the tank half way, it feels great
awesome content
THanks!
I've not found much dirt bike content around the reflect-a-gold protection but I like the addition. Any idea how quantifiable heat is protected with the product? Have you noticed a benefit since installation?
Not sure man! On an older bike I saw my gas boil once and it ended up being too much pressure too quick for the check valve in the cap... the tank actually swelled up about 15% and it freaked me out.. so this was my response for this bike. Nothing quantifiable but that hasn’t happened again. So that’s good. lol cheers!
Nicely done. I am currently in the process of selling my RC-51 and going to add the 500 EXC-F to the stable. We just moved to Colorado from Tennessee...time to ditch the street and get back to the dirt (still have a trusty 300 2T). Question: I see some folks put a fuel filter in line and some don't. looks like the in-tank pump has a filter. I can't seem to find consensus on whether an additional fuel filter is needed. Did you consider this and if so, why did you decide not to add an aux fuel filter in line? I am definitely not saying you should, but trying to get more information. Thanks and keep on rockin'!
Thanks for the kind words Chris! I took a look at the robustness of the in tank filter, it's pretty darn great in stock form compared to most filters you see on small bore bikes. The little screen in the quick disconnect for the tank in the line will catch anything else big that might get by that filter and I replace that screen at every oil change. That being said, every time i look at that little screen I can't help but think how restrictive it is. Next on the list for this bike is definitely BestDualSportBikes fuel kit with the better in-tank filter, bigger inline filter and the better angled fuel rail for around $250. Scroll to the bottom here: www.bestdualsportbikes.com/2017-19-ktm-500-husky-501-build
Hope that helps! Send me an email here -- hello @ SouceADV.com if you want to talk about riding the 2T bikes in CO on some single track. I've got a 2019 YZ250X. Cheers!
How is this holding up for you? Any issues or things you would do differntly? I'm about to order this tank and am very appreciative of you making this video to spare me the same mistake. Thanks, Keaston
It’s a great tank! Just don’t fill it all the way if you are doing single track riding to keep the center of gravity lower. It’s way more comfortable than the 4.2 I have on my 2020 KTM 500 XCF-w
nice video
Thanks for the visit
My 350 boils gas every time I ride single track. I tried that heat reflective tape and it didn't make a difference. The fins that hold fuel on the big tank might actually help a lot to cool the fuel.
It’s possible that something in your venting line is constricted or clogged. Also do you have a fan on you 350?
You deserve more subs so +1
Bataha appreciate it! 👍🏻👍🏻
I wonder if the tank works with rad braces fitted? Good work :-)
Robbo Robinson Hard Enduro-Media I definitely think so! Shoot me an email @ Hello@sourceadv.com and I’ll send you a couple pics, there is plenty of room. Although I really don’t think you would need them with the stock beefy plastic ones and the with the tank wrapping around the radiators and adding more protection (another reason I chose IMS over Acerbis... and for fear of my manhood smashing that bulge on the Acerbis Tank). 👍🏻👍🏻😂
SourceADV Good to know 😬👍🏻
do the decals come with the ank or are they the oem shroud decals? that looks sick I just got a 2018
fez those are just the OEM shroud decals from the 2017. I think they just look more pronounced on the black tank. The stock shrouds just bolt over the tank, it’s a really clean install. Cheers!
fez please subscribe, I have a new video coming out soon with the Nomad ADV rally tower install.
@@SourceADV just came back to watch again ! I did a ride with my buddy this weekend . I gassed up 4 times and actually ran out on the highway coming home! so i am thinking about a bigger tank.
Sounds like it!
Which heat shield did you use?...pls give link... thanks
Sorry.c it’s been a while I can’t remember
@@SourceADV no probs...I managed to see the name from your vid - it's Design Engineering something - found it on Amazon - did it work ok for?...in the reviews some peeps said it started peeling off coz it wasn't sticky enuf...
Yeah. It definitely peels a little bit, so strips not a whole big sheet and just overlap ir
@@SourceADV ok thanks I'll give it a go 👍
installing 4.5L IMS on a 2022 KTM 500. Looks to be only about 1/16” clearance between tank where the 2 halves of engine case connect. Wondering if tank will possibly melt from heat. Any thoughts?
(The tank is sold for this bike and I added reflective heat tape …but still)
Oh wow. I’m not sure honestly, probably want to reach out to IMS on that one and see if that’s how it’s supposed to be. Best of luck!
I have same issue
Hey, did you repaint stock tank? If not how did you get it so white? Cheers
I use Armorall’s interior cleaner (not the protectant or detailed) to get the dirt off plastic tanks. It works really well!
Hi, I just got a 2012 500EXC and I want to do a seat conversion to something higher/wider (similar to the Seat Concepts design but higher than their tall version) does the Seat Concepts conversion fits right in with the new tank or is there a gap somewhere between the seat and tank?
It has a tiny gap, but the stock seat would too. It’s a problem with the IMS tank, not the seat.
@@SourceADV Ok, thanks, the seat is done and it's perfect. I'll try to install the 4.1 gallon Acerbis tank now (even though fuel mileage is great I can get 200kms - 120 miles with the stock tank).
Nice! Congrats man!
Her mate it tells you when you buy about spacers
Sorry what?
I don't understand the problem with pump. I installed it with the stock parts
RR from what I can tell it depends on the year and country you bike is from. What year and country is your bike from?
@@SourceADVIt's a KTM EXCF 450 2019 from Spain
@@GrandChelem14 Ah ok! Seems like the US tanks (not sure which years this applies to, but definitely on the 2017 500EXC) is made from thicker plastic and the IMS tank is a global application. My guess would be that because of all the smog/emissions equipment including a solenoid valve and charcoal canister for fuel tank venting, on the US bike that there is usually more pressure in the tank and they had to make them stronger to keep them from ballooning. That would be my only guess as to why it's different. Cheers!
Whats the part # of the tank?
Here you go: www.imsproducts.com/Products/index.cfm?ManufacturerSet=KTM&maD=true&ModelSet=500%20EXC-F&modD=true&yeD=true&siD=true&TypeSet=Fuel%20Tank&SeriesSet=&sed=true&tyd=true&YearsSet=2017-2019&SizeSet=4.25%20gal
Part Number -- 113336-BK1
What is the part number for the peacock that fits. I am having the same issue with the 3.1 gallon tank on my ‘17 KTM 500 Exc
@@payettepowderguides1739 sorry not sure, I got a 2020 and 3.9 gallon and the stock fittings worked
You can find the KTM part numbers in the description of video for the KTM factory fitting which I was able to get from AOMC. You can also use this Best Dual Sport bikes fitting that should work too. www.bestdualsportbikes.com/90-degree-fuel-fitting-ktm-husqvarn
How much miles/gallon or km/ l does 500 exc f gives ?
Naruto uzumaki 40-49 MPG so 170-205 mile range
@@SourceADV very very thanks
Thats called a banjo bolt.
Yup, KTM calls it “Factory Fuel Pump Connection”