Safari tanks purchase

[ADVGD]

I am ordering a Safari tank from safaritanks.com.au today, if anyone is also looking to buy one and wants to group buy to save on freight speak now or forever hold your peace...

[Taz]

do they do a smaller tank for my 640A? :Pokey:

[Transalper]

I am ordering a Safari tank from safaritanks.com.au today, if anyone is also looking to buy one and wants to group buy to save on freight speak now or forever hold your peace...

Lots of discussion on the two together topping the no GST limit... win some loose some though the Safari might be there all by itself in which case the more the merrier..

Have you looked at justgastanks.com ? Sometimes cheaper IIRC, but then I don't need one so why am I even here ???

[Scottish Mark]

If they do one that fits a 2003 klx250 I am looking for one.

[Rosie]

Lots of discussion on the two together topping the no GST limit... win some loose some though the Safari might be there all by itself in which case the more the merrier..

Have you looked at justgastanks.com ? Sometimes cheaper IIRC, but then I don't need one so why am I even here ???

Justgastanks won't ship Safari tanks to NZ or Aus. And I can confirm that one safari tank is enough to top the no GST limit :yes:

[ADVGD]

Lots of discussion on the two together topping the no GST limit... win some loose some though the Safari might be there all by itself in which case the more the merrier..

Have you looked at justgastanks.com ? Sometimes cheaper IIRC, but then I don't need one so why am I even here ???

Just emailed them both, I believe NZ falls under the "no freight to Australia" umbrella agreement. I have just emailed them, hopdefully they do, aside from the super fast service the price difference is $688 (JGT) to $832 (Safari) - both less freight


If they do one that fits a 2003 klx250 I am looking for one.

Safari (http://www.safaritanks.com.au) don't, have you looked at JGT (http://www.justgastanks.com)?

[ADVGD]

Justgastanks won't ship Safari tanks to NZ or Aus. And I can confirm that one safari tank is enough to top the no GST limit :yes:

Ahaaaaa well there you go...


Booooo <_<

[ADVGD]

Just go confimation email from Just Gas Tanks ...

"We cannot ship Safari tanks to NZ"

Booooo <_<

[DR650gary]

Here is an option from a TDM rider, Gateman on the Yamaha TDM riders forum on advrider.

Seems a good idea and only clipped on when needed. Got to be cheaper than a Safari tank.

[Padmei]

Just have to chime in here & say the extra volume of the safari is worth so much more than the one off extra expense of the GST & freight etc-

ie When I look at all that fuel & not having to worry about fuel stops every hour -thats priceless.

[ADVGD]

Just have to chime in here & say the extra volume of the safari is worth so much more than the one off extra expense of the GST & freight etc-

ie When I look at all that fuel & not having to worry about fuel stops every hour -thats priceless.

Agreed, regardless of price I will be getting the safari tank, it just would have been nicer paying $688 rather than $832 for the exact same item...

[NordieBoy]

Won't ship safari tanks but will ship any others...

Safari are arseholes.

But they are building a fairing for the DR650...

Ummm...

They're good arseholes...
The sort you can't do without...

[pete-blen]

Just go confimation email from Just Gas Tanks ...

"We cannot ship Safari tanks to NZ"

Booooo <_<

:Oi: Just gas tanks shiped my XR250 3.8g
here no probs... sounds like they are
being prats....
What is it 2 big to fit in a plane???

[ducatijim]

Here is an option from a TDM rider, Gateman on the Yamaha TDM riders forum on advrider.

Seems a good idea and only clipped on when needed. Got to be cheaper than a Safari tank.

Have a look at Nomad tanks, I have their 5L unit, it straps/bolts over the rear gard and is plumbed into the main gas line with a tap, all supplied. It also allows you to choose between having it along or not if just commuting.

[ADVGD]

Here is an option from a TDM rider...


Have a look at Nomad tanks, I have their 5L unit, it straps/bolts over the rear gard and is plumbed into the main gas line with a tap, all supplied. It also allows you to choose between having it along or not if just commuting.

Cheers guys but I'm decking it out on a kind of no expense spared scenario based on a build plan that I spent a truck load of time researching and putting together, quite looking forward to bringing it to fruition. I'm getting the 28 litre safari + the Wolfman racks and fuel/water system giving me 32 litres of fuel capacity and 4 litres of water capacity... Setting the bike up not only for hassle free NZ adventure riding but also for a Northern Territory / Western Australia trip next year

[Woodman]

looks like Safari and JGT are just protecting and respecting each others territories. Fair enough in my book.

I agree with padmei about not having to worry about running out of gas all the time, its a pita when you wanna go up a new road but not sure if you will get back or worse have to turn back before you know where it ends:angry:.

The build sounds great advgd:woohoo: Keep us posted.

[NordieBoy]

But NZ being Safari's territory?

I foresee a rise in the use of freight forwarders...

[ADVGD]

The build sounds great advgd:woohoo: Keep us posted.

Will do mate, however everything is under wraps till it is 100% complete, after that I'll do a final build report. Early days at this stage:

Day 1: a nice shiny new 2011 DRZ400E was delivered to my door today. I couldn't resist having a ride so went out for a quick 30 minute blast, bloody love it :headbang: but it is now in the garage being severely stripped ready for the big ADV rebuild...

[Padmei]

Will do mate, however everything is under wraps till it is 100% complete, after that I'll do a final build report. Early days at this stage:

Day 1: a nice shiny new 2011 DRZ400E was delivered to my door today. I couldn't resist having a ride so went out for a quick 30 minute blast, bloody love it :headbang: but it is now in the garage being severely stripped ready for the big ADV rebuild...

Wanna swap a really good unrestricted exhaust for your heavy throttled puny one?

[NordieBoy]

Wanna swap a really good unrestricted exhaust for your heavy throttled puny one?

Worth a go :yes:

[ADVGD]

Wanna swap a really good unrestricted exhaust for your heavy throttled puny one?

No thanks ya cheeky bugger :p FMF Q4 full system ordered and on its way...

[DR650gary]

For those of you/us not doing a RTW :yes: or a Northern Territories excursion :bye:

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1193

or

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1258

with

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1197

or

http://www.motorradgarage.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1198

Gotta be worth a thought and is heaps cheaper than an after market tank. Only need it on the big ride days.

Not for me as the TDM goes for days on a tank :love:

[Padmei]

No thanks ya cheeky bugger :p FMF Q4 full system ordered and on its way...

So you don't want your stock one????:msn-wink:

[NordieBoy]

So you don't want your stock one????:msn-wink:

Well played...

:yes:

[ADVGD]

Gotta be worth a thought and is heaps cheaper than an after market tank. Only need it on the big ride days.

I have never used RotoPaxs before so this will be the first time, from the research I have done they have a very good reputation for durability. This is the Wolfman setup ordered to accompany the 28 litre tank:

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Accessories/RotoPaxKit34.jpg

Full details here (http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Accessories/RotoPaxMountSystem.html)



So you don't want your stock one????:msn-wink:

What pipe/system are you running on yours at the moment? Is it damaged? Can't quite figure why you want a stock one :scratch:

[NordieBoy]

What pipe/system are you running on yours at the moment? Is it damaged? Can't quite figure why you want a stock one :scratch:

A stock one the previous owner made louder...

[ADVGD]

A stock one the previous owner made louder...

If quiet is the aim then my one is no good, it is as loud as buggery, pretty sure it has been modified by the Suzuki guys when they unrestricted the carb because that's what I asked them to do to the 250 when I bought it from them. I am sure isn't stock db. Loud droning bloody thing, did my head in even on that first 30 minute ride, can't wait to get it off and get the FMF on there

If you still do want it Padmei let me know

[Padmei]

If quiet is the aim then my one is no good, it is as loud as buggery, pretty sure it has been modified by the Suzuki guys when they unrestricted the carb because that's what I asked them to do to the 250 when I bought it from them. I am sure isn't stock db. Loud droning bloody thing, did my head in even on that first 30 minute ride, can't wait to get it off and get the FMF on there

If you still do want it Padmei let me know

Hmmm this will be interesting. I actually like loud pipes but mine is ridiculously loud - Nordie measured it the other week & it was about 1000 reicters.
I was talking to another mate with the same bike who had a FMF pipe & his (well his mrs' really)was just as loud if not louder.
I wouldn't mind catching up next time I'm down in Chch & seeing if it is as loud.
I want to quieten mine down but don't think there is any really good way apart from going stock.

Doing a bit of maintenace on mine tonite - fluids etc & not looking forward to wrestling the full tank of gas of it.:violin:

Do you know any wy of getting some coolant into the resoivoir? All the tubes are pretty small to try to pour fluid down.

[ADVGD]

I wouldn't mind catching up next time I'm down in Chch & seeing if it is as loud.


Sure, no probs



I want to quieten mine down but don't think there is any really good way apart from going stock.


You should be able to do some research on the DRZ muffler and build up the part that has been removed/modified. It should be pretty straight forward for a Kiwi DIY guy like yourself :msn-wink:

This this insert option (http://www.bboffroad.com.au/drz_400.htm) could be worth researching db levels

[Night Falcon]

Hmmm this will be interesting. I actually like loud pipes but mine is ridiculously loud - Nordie measured it the other week & it was about 1000 reicters.
I was talking to another mate with the same bike who had a FMF pipe & his (well his mrs' really)was just as loud if not louder.
I wouldn't mind catching up next time I'm down in Chch & seeing if it is as loud.
I want to quieten mine down but don't think there is any really good way apart from going stock.

Doing a bit of maintenace on mine tonite - fluids etc & not looking forward to wrestling the full tank of gas of it.:violin:

Do you know any wy of getting some coolant into the resoivoir? All the tubes are pretty small to try to pour fluid down.

my FMF power core 4 got a lot quiter after I repacked it and shoved a silencer up its date. :corn:

[pete-blen]

Sure, no probs



You should be able to do some research on the DRZ muffler and build up the part that has been removed/modified. It should be pretty straight forward for a Kiwi DIY guy like yourself :msn-wink:

This this insert option (http://www.bboffroad.com.au/drz_400.htm) could be worth researching db levels

try one of these..
I have one coming for my LRD pipe... Will need a plate welded on to attach it..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/exhaust/auction-405222187.htm

[Padmei]

Safari tanks - you've gotta love them.
About an expresso amount left as I pulled in to the gas station

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww103/padmei_crayfish/2011-09-24_10-54-54_446.jpg

Had 4 people today comment on the tank. Translucent is the way to go:love:

[Box'a'bits]

Safari tanks - you've gotta love them. Translucent is the way to go:love:
I thought you had issues with the colour pink :facepalm:

[Waihou Thumper]

Ordered a tank from Just gas tanks awhile back for the XT600e. It is Acerbis, only colour was black. I have a IMS on the way from USA, this time I went natural for the same reason :) The tank will be for the Husqvarna Te610, can't wait.

[thepom]

I ve just fitted an acebis to my xt600 and it only came in black.......what tank range were you getting on the xt by the way?.....

[Waihou Thumper]

I ve just fitted an acebis to my xt600 and it only came in black.......what tank range were you getting on the xt by the way?.....

Haven't tried it out yet, but figures suggest 320-340km or thereabouts

[Waihou Thumper]

I ve just fitted an acebis to my xt600 .....

Itsa bugger getting that metal bracket fixed to the tank lobes isn't it....:facepalm:

[Padmei]

Anyone know if those knee gripper stickers stick to the translucent tanks?

[Night Falcon]

Anyone know if those knee gripper stickers stick to the translucent tanks?

I managed to get some stickers to hold on my safari but they don't hold on for long.... petrol fumes disolve the gule. I am going to try a film with holes through it...have a sign writer mate making me some decals...he recons that will work but we will see!

[cold comfort]

Ordered a tank from Just gas tanks awhile back for the XT600e. It is Acerbis, only colour was black. I have a IMS on the way from USA, this time I went natural for the same reason :) The tank will be for the Husqvarna Te610, can't wait.

I note someone selling IMS tanks on trademe-i take it ,as you are purchasing one, there are no issues with them?

[Padmei]

I managed to get some stickers to hold on my safari but they don't hold on for long.... petrol fumes disolve the gule. I am going to try a film with holes through it...have a sign writer mate making me some decals...he recons that will work but we will see!

Keep us posted - they're slippery lil buggers when you're trying to get up a steep hill

[Woodman]

Anyone know if those knee gripper stickers stick to the translucent tanks?

The only stickers that stuck to mine are all those stars and smiley things that your kids stuck on, everything else just bubbles up very quickly.

[Waihou Thumper]

I note someone selling IMS tanks on trademe-i take it ,as you are purchasing one, there are no issues with them?

He is buying these from Just gas Tanks or somewhere similar. The prices are approx the same but I got mine less price and shipping with the exchange rate, plus I note ho doesn't have the Husqvarna, which IMS do in-fact stock. The service is good, the build quality is good, they hold gas, don't leak, so that's a plus right :) OH, and they sure as hell increase your range :)

[thepom]

Yeah fitting the bracket was a real pain,seems a bit more stable when its full of fuel but I might make a support for around the frame , I had a look at the stealy website for a bash plate for the xt and don,t think they make one so will keep looking around and maybe find one thats not going to cost the earth....

[Waihou Thumper]

Yeah fitting the bracket was a real pain,seems a bit more stable when its full of fuel but I might make a support for around the frame , I had a look at the stealy website for a bash plate for the xt and don,t think they make one so will keep looking around and maybe find one thats not going to cost the earth....

forget it, the one I found was in Europe with a Aus distributor. 4-6 weeks turnaround and over $400 NZD...Makes the 50kph, give way signs a good prospect I say :) If you are going to find one, it will be Europe. Most of the bash plates are for the older Tenere, not the later xt600e. The bike that was for sale in Queenstown had one, I enquired. It came from UK. I followed up on the maker and will try to find it for you. I gave up once I got the price and time factor to deliver it.
CRD http://crd-international.com/4-Stroke-Enduro-Skid-Plate-Absolute-Protection-range-Yamaha-XT-600-E-moto_ma_5_45_56_3523.html

[ADVGD]

Wanna swap a really good unrestricted exhaust for your heavy throttled puny one?

$1 reserve Padmei

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=417073334

[Padmei]

$1 reserve Padmei

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=417073334

Cheers
I've launched into the purchase with a bid no one will be able to beat.
It will be mine. oh yes it will be mine Mwahahahahaha

[Monstaman]

Cheers
I've launched into the purchase with a bid no one will be able to beat.
It will be mine. oh yes it will be mine Mwahahahahaha

Whoa slow down there big fella don't blow it all on one item :innocent:

[Night Falcon]

ohhhh yeah baby... let me know when the rest of it goes on for $1.00 :innocent: