Very comprehensive. Well done. I just bought a Rotopax 1.5 gallon tank, and yes, it’s going on my tail rack. I only bought it as an insurance policy, as I am riding the TAT this summer. I have the same concern about high mounted weight. I’m not sure if I’m ready to spring for this tank, but I have saved this video for future reference. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for the video, it looks as if it doubles for crash protection also, doesn't look like anything is getting near the radiator or your motor.. is that right? It was hard to get a good look at it, I have subscribed in the hope to see it in action. I wonder if it fits the gen 3. 🤔
The t nut and epoxy if rrat stay with it it's like dragsters the belt is designed to be destroyed before it runs the engine. If your t nut doesn't come out during a crash you'd have another broken bolt or maybe broken/cracked tank.
I live out in the country and commute to work on my klr. Round trip is 130 km. this would be great for that alone, plus my weekend off road adventures. The klr is pretty good with stock tank range but this would make it even better
Holy shit, my channel name is Wanderer and has been ever since I made this channel, but now I've seen it all - I've discovered Wandering Beast! Haha. Top video mate - I also have a KLR650. Subbed.
The nitrile versions are satisfactory for gasoline - all other materials are very low on the compatibility list I found. You can also install from the outside - they basically are blind rivets with threads.
Hey mate great review on the tank. I had looked at these a while back but was worried about the weight issue and I really wasn't worried about the range at all with stock tank so I didnt look any further. But the idea that you can put in 20ltrs and the weight is distributed nice and low has made me re-think the idea of it. And of course the range with the full 37ltrs would be amazing for long distance travel. Thanks for sharing. Oh and have you tried some JB Weld with your nut situation...it generally is the best stuff out there for that.
Great video Beast, glad to see you still active making good content! Also i have an IMS tank on my KTM 450 dual sport, and love it. Keep safe my friend!
I rode my 2008 KLR over 50,000 miles all over North America and never needed more than the stock tank. Watch Motorcycle Adventures channel. He just did a 13,000 trip across Mongolia and Russia with a stock tank on an old XT660.
Cool video! I am interested in these big tanks. But is seems that the Safari with no internal pump in translucent color would be simpler and just a little more functional. What made you go with the IMS instead of the Safari? What made you choose black over clear?
never likes the clear ones, you can just unscrew the cap to see how much you have pretty easy. IMS was easier to get ahold of Safari often have back orders , and IMS was cheaper
Hi I don't even have a klr and I ride drz 400e but the information you have is immense and the best! Great job. I have a quick question what if your mikuni fuel pump diaphragm fails will the vacuum pipe suck all the fuel to engine and mix it up with engine oil? Because that was one of the main reasons why many bypass the vacuum pump and just use the gravity fed system..please reply as I am planning to fit this pump on my drz Thanks for time really appreciate it And yes I subscribed!
Don't take this as absolute scientific fact but I think if you run one of these it negates the need for crashbars. I've crashed my DR350 with its Acerbis tank and have had zero problems
Great video. I can't find your install video for the tank. Did you do one or just film it and add footage to this one? I could have looked past it, you've got lots of videos. I'd love to see it. HELP ME!! LOL. Your vids and vlogs are super and informative. Keep up the great work.
Hi Wandering Beast, I have just received my 5.5G IMS tank for my KLR 650 C (European model). I am looking to buy some kind of padding such as yours. I am just not 100% confident about how they will hold to the tank as it is in plastic. I know that paints and stickers do not hold on plastic tanks due to fuel vapor so I was wondering how are yours doing? Still on the tank? Thx from a French follower
+ConditionRed if 6 is too much then you'll love 10 😂 I like the way it rides, with the weight down low, I'm a big guy who can lift it full of gas and luggage with no worries
If I was planning a trek across Africa I might consider it but here in the states I see no real reason for a 500 mile range that's a very long way to go without encountering a fuel station I find my 200 mile range before reserve is more than adequate for anything I plan on doing
That's a 24.57 pound increase, (over stock 6.1gal tank) you could gain the same weight in body fat and/or muscle, could gain 25lbs with carrying luggage, carrying Jerry Cans, etc So in scheme of things, a 25lb weight increase isn't terrible.
The other point is you don't need to fill it up all the way of you are not going on a long trip. Then when you do go on that long trip you have the option.
It would be interesting to know the exact weight of the original tank and plastics to compare with the current set up? I don't think extra weight would be a problem seeing most of the extra weight is lower down anyway.
It's a great way to outrun cops at KLR speeds since you could cross an entire state without stopping 😆
badass bike. dmt needa spend 10k on a rally or adv bike like rieju
Very comprehensive. Well done. I just bought a Rotopax 1.5 gallon tank, and yes, it’s going on my tail rack. I only bought it as an insurance policy, as I am riding the TAT this summer. I have the same concern about high mounted weight. I’m not sure if I’m ready to spring for this tank, but I have saved this video for future reference. Thanks for the great video.
Why not add crash bars to protect the tank? Another benefit, I'd guess, is no rust from water in the gasoline.
Check your valves you should be getting 45 to 50 mpg
That fuel boost pump you have is common in the ultra-light rotax aircraft engines.....used to have one.
if I'm not mistaken you these also work as crash bars so when you talk price and weight those should be taken into consideration. Great vid
top notch video- straight to the point
Thanks for the video, it looks as if it doubles for crash protection also, doesn't look like anything is getting near the radiator or your motor.. is that right? It was hard to get a good look at it, I have subscribed in the hope to see it in action. I wonder if it fits the gen 3. 🤔
The t nut and epoxy if rrat stay with it it's like dragsters the belt is designed to be destroyed before it runs the engine. If your t nut doesn't come out during a crash you'd have another broken bolt or maybe broken/cracked tank.
I live out in the country and commute to work on my klr. Round trip is 130 km. this would be great for that alone, plus my weekend off road adventures. The klr is pretty good with stock tank range but this would make it even better
Holy shit, my channel name is Wanderer and has been ever since I made this channel, but now I've seen it all - I've discovered Wandering Beast! Haha. Top video mate - I also have a KLR650. Subbed.
awesome, you look to have had many fun adventures
Great information! Thanks for making this video
My pleasure!
Check out metric well nuts the next time the epoxy fails. Hardest part would be fishing it into the tank from the fuel cap opening.
think its gas safe?
The nitrile versions are satisfactory for gasoline - all other materials are very low on the compatibility list I found.
You can also install from the outside - they basically are blind rivets with threads.
Fun fun video! Thanks from Texas.
Well presented, explained and good visuals
Hey mate great review on the tank. I had looked at these a while back but was worried about the weight issue and I really wasn't worried about the range at all with stock tank so I didnt look any further. But the idea that you can put in 20ltrs and the weight is distributed nice and low has made me re-think the idea of it. And of course the range with the full 37ltrs would be amazing for long distance travel. Thanks for sharing. Oh and have you tried some JB Weld with your nut situation...it generally is the best stuff out there for that.
Nice
Cool stuff , ought to rename this vid . Cool stuff to your KLR . Thanks
haha , thanks
or. rotopacs. n rear rack one. milkcrate w jerry but yea space for luggage if really need
the only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire
Is that too much fuel or not riding fast enough?
Ok remote Nevada might be the 1 exception in the continental us where there might be an advantage I commented before I finished watching
Great video Beast, glad to see you still active making good content! Also i have an IMS tank on my KTM 450 dual sport, and love it. Keep safe my friend!
Everyone* hated hippies
I rode my 2008 KLR over 50,000 miles all over North America and never needed more than the stock tank. Watch Motorcycle Adventures channel. He just did a 13,000 trip across Mongolia and Russia with a stock tank on an old XT660.
Cool video! I am interested in these big tanks. But is seems that the Safari with no internal pump in translucent color would be simpler and just a little more functional. What made you go with the IMS instead of the Safari? What made you choose black over clear?
never likes the clear ones, you can just unscrew the cap to see how much you have pretty easy. IMS was easier to get ahold of Safari often have back orders , and IMS was cheaper
Cool, thanks!
Hi I don't even have a klr and I ride drz 400e but the information you have is immense and the best! Great job.
I have a quick question what if your mikuni fuel pump diaphragm fails will the vacuum pipe suck all the fuel to engine and mix it up with engine oil?
Because that was one of the main reasons why many bypass the vacuum pump and just use the gravity fed system..please reply as I am planning to fit this pump on my drz
Thanks for time really appreciate it
And yes I subscribed!
if it fails,it would just stop flowing fuel. thanks for the kind words
wow this is a game changer, thanks for sharing! i am assuming crash bars would have to be customized/modified?
I'm curious about this as well.
@@jfeeble Me too
Don't take this as absolute scientific fact but I think if you run one of these it negates the need for crashbars. I've crashed my DR350 with its Acerbis tank and have had zero problems
It seems that the tank occupies fairing space, so I'd guess crash bars would protect the tank and fit just fine.
Great video. I can't find your install video for the tank. Did you do one or just film it and add footage to this one? I could have looked past it, you've got lots of videos. I'd love to see it. HELP ME!! LOL. Your vids and vlogs are super and informative. Keep up the great work.
jumper2079 yes just had clips of it on the video. is pretty straight forward.
Thank you for the swift reply. I'm not the mechanic you seem to be but I think I can manage it when the time comes. Thanks again.
Hello, Im really struggling to install the 10gal IMS tank on my 2005 KLR. I dont have any instructions, just hardware and a tank, can you please help?
Howdy. Have you ever had any leaks from the petcock?
true on the tank cost; the big tank kit for my F800gs is $2400 painted, $1600 unpainted
+sparky obrian crazy, thanks
i have a 16 with 9100 i cannot wait to get this
So, you have some scratches and stuff. How thick are the sides? What's your solution if you tip over onto a sharp rock? (I know you've thought of it)
+David Luter I would say it's no more vulnerable than the metal tank
Like Fri. Bomb , wear a Colt .45 and blow them rocks to bits . And don't forget to holler Yea Haw . Thanks
'Murica!
Wandering Beast - Does the KLR engine vibrate much at road speeds ? I'm looking at one but have not yet ridden it.
mine doesn't, depends on how aggressive your tires are for the vibes
Dan N I just bought an old 04 with 13k miles. done the dohicky mod. to me they're pretty smooth on the road but I'm used to a 225 hp hayabusa lol
Dan N
Dan N you may want a 16 tooth sprocket. 16 bucks plus 66 dollars labor
if your bike is vibrating bad check the doohickey stat. you could have slipped a couple teeth on the balancer chain.
Hi Wandering Beast, I have just received my 5.5G IMS tank for my KLR 650 C (European model). I am looking to buy some kind of padding such as yours. I am just not 100% confident about how they will hold to the tank as it is in plastic. I know that paints and stickers do not hold on plastic tanks due to fuel vapor so I was wondering how are yours doing? Still on the tank? Thx from a French follower
holding solid
The klr is already too heavy with the 6.1 tank. How bad is it with 10?
+ConditionRed if 6 is too much then you'll love 10 😂 I like the way it rides, with the weight down low, I'm a big guy who can lift it full of gas and luggage with no worries
Late reply, but it's "only" a 25lb gain.
If I was planning a trek across Africa I might consider it but here in the states I see no real reason for a 500 mile range that's a very long way to go without encountering a fuel station I find my 200 mile range before reserve is more than adequate for anything I plan on doing
yea or rotopac on sides or jerry
What's going to be different with the new motor?
Nothing other than its newer
how does the gas at the bottom part go to the engine??
vaccum lift pump
One gallon gas = 6.3lbs
10 gallons = 63lbs
That's a 24.57 pound increase, (over stock 6.1gal tank) you could gain the same weight in body fat and/or muscle, could gain 25lbs with carrying luggage, carrying Jerry Cans, etc
So in scheme of things, a 25lb weight increase isn't terrible.
The other point is you don't need to fill it up all the way of you are not going on a long trip. Then when you do go on that long trip you have the option.
or rotopac down low. or jerry can in pannier
Jb weld will hold better.
nope tried it
Are all 10 gal useable or some gas remain down low
Karam Singh
Yes
On each side will have a tube in the corners
It would be interesting to know the exact weight of the original tank and plastics to compare with the current set up? I don't think extra weight would be a problem seeing most of the extra weight is lower down anyway.
So if it takes up the same space as the original tank and fairings does that mean you can fit stock crash bars/engine guards with this tank installed?