Fuel tank protectors

[ADVGD]

My tank was suffering from some war wounds, a little intervention required…

Full article here: Fuel Tank Protectors (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/310/tank-protectors.php)

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Full article here: Fuel Tank Protectors (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/310/tank-protectors.php)

[Padmei]

Wow what a great idea!

[bart]

Why??????????????:whistle:

[ADVGD]

Why??????????????:whistle:

Seriously? :scratch:

Ok, so I am presuming from that reply you didn't read the article because if you did you'd understand exactly why.

The 28 litre Safari tank has a very exposed leading edge prone to taking hits in offs. It already has a number of deep gouges, so to avoid breaching the fuel, those protectors protect the tank from any further damage.

After purchase, freight and NZ duties we are talking about a $750 tank here brother, not to mention the bollocks of having to deal with a leaking tank in a remote location

[Box'a'bits]

They did the same things for the KTM 640a in both Carbon Fibre & Kevlar. The Kevlar was a better product but hard to make. The tanks for those are also v.spendy to replace. I nearly holed the 640's on Fishers track.

[dino3310]

looks mint bro,
im amazed theres a glue that would adhere and stay adhered to the plastic tanks

[ADVGD]

They did the same things for the KTM 640a in both Carbon Fibre & Kevlar. The Kevlar was a better product but hard to make. The tanks for those are also v.spendy to replace. I nearly holed the 640's on Fishers track.

Absolutely mate, lots of variations out there from Rally Raid to home made jobbies

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[ADVGD]

looks mint bro

Cheers mate


im amazed theres a glue that would adhere and stay adhered to the plastic tanks

Look closely, I used four 6 inch nails :p

[pete-blen]

looks mint bro,
im amazed theres a glue that would adhere and stay adhered to the plastic tanks

loctite 401..also good for melting rubber gloves & sticking yer fingers togeather...:rolleyes:

[GPS MAN]

loctite 401..also good for melting rubber gloves & sticking yer fingers togeather...:rolleyes:


I'll have to admit I've done that more than once!

[bart]

Seriously? :scratch:

Ok, so I am presuming from that reply you didn't read the article because if you did you'd understand exactly why.

The 28 litre Safari tank has a very exposed leading edge prone to taking hits in offs. It already has a number of deep gouges, so to avoid breaching the fuel, those protectors protect the tank from any further damage.

After purchase, freight and NZ duties we are talking about a $750 tank here brother, not to mention the bollocks of having to deal with a leaking tank in a remote location

Sorry, I may be wrong, but I struggle with the fact you'd actually pearce the tank. A big hit could bugger the mounts, and if real serious, perhaps split the tank. I'm pretty good at dropping bikes and I've never had more than a few superficial scuffs.

But like i said, I could be wrong.

[hayd3n]

learn how to plastic weld and bobs ya uncle

[ADVGD]

Sorry, I may be wrong, but I struggle with the fact you'd actually pearce the tank.

I should have taken before photos of the gouges, this would have shown the extent of the depth/damage



A big hit could bugger the mounts

This ain't about big hits, this is about grinding on rocks etc


I'm pretty good at dropping bikes and I've never had more than a few superficial scuffs.

You may "never had more than a few superficial scuffs", but the bike in my garage is not the same case. Plenty of people make their own protectors and with a company like Rally Raid manufacturing a range of tank protectors that makes a statement all in itself. Some riders choose to use use them because they appreciate that they are beneficial on tanks with exposed edges and protect against dropping/grinding of the tank.


But like i said, I could be wrong.

There is no right or wrong mate, just preference to setting up your own bike. I like the idea and reassurance of tank protectors so I put them on; from your challenging replies I gather you don't, no problem, each to their own.

[clint640]

Sorry, I may be wrong, but I struggle with the fact you'd actually pearce the tank. A big hit could bugger the mounts, and if real serious, perhaps split the tank. I'm pretty good at dropping bikes and I've never had more than a few superficial scuffs.

But like i said, I could be wrong.

Cos it doesn't have to wrap around radiators the average aftermarket tank on a DR doesn't stick out as far as some so takes a few less hits I think. The tank on my 640 has a few good war wounds & a guy I know who does a bit of work in composites has been making me a similar set... for about 5 yrs...:facepalm: must remember to nag him about that again :yes: Less issues sticking it on to the 640 tank as it is PA not PE like most.

Cheers
Clint

[bart]

Cos it doesn't have to wrap around radiators the average aftermarket tank on a DR doesn't stick out as far as some so takes a few less hits I think. The tank on my 640 has a few good war wounds & a guy I know who does a bit of work in composites has been making me a similar set... for about 5 yrs...:facepalm: must remember to nag him about that again :yes: Less issues sticking it on to the 640 tank as it is PA not PE like most.

Cheers
Clint

So, exactly how many holes have you had in your tank in the last 5 years? :whistle:



from your challenging replies I gather you don't, no problem, each to their own.

Hahaha. Not hard to wind you up is it...:laugh:

So I guess because you started the thread, I'm not allowed an opinion. :shutup:

[Padmei]

I think they're a good idea.
If I was keeping the KLX i would look at making some too. I haven't ridden where you live Bart so don't know what the terrain is like but down here there are many many sharp Shist like rocks that have gouged my safari tank. Whereas a lot of tanks are kinda rounded at the bottom back in to meet the frame, the safari tanks have big chunky edges wanting to take on the rocks in a fall or slide along the rocks.

Maybe the tanks wouldn't get holed without them but, like some engine bars, they offer protection to the most sticky outy expensive parts of the bike & make the rider a little more reassured.
cheers

[Box'a'bits]

So I guess because you started the thread, I'm not allowed an opinion. :shutup:
Nah, its easier than that. It 'cause you own a black DR650. Nuff said. :facepalm:

[Padmei]

Nah, its easier than that. It 'cause you own a black DR650. Nuff said. :facepalm:

Well actually I have to give him half a point for not buying a purple & yellow DR:shutup:

[dino3310]

Well actually I have to give him half a point for not buying a purple & yellow DR:shutup:

well he makes his own beer and that counts for a lot in my books so even if he's riding a pink with tassles DR i'll listen to his opinion:oi-grr:

[Padmei]

well he makes his own beer and that counts for a lot in my books so even if he's riding a pink with tassles DR i'll listen to his opinion:oi-grr:

Um Dino - that's not beer you're drinking:pinch:

[Woodman]

good idea Josh, and they look good.

The reason I got the IMS tank on my tractor is because I holed the original tank and its a pain in the ass as some of you who were their will agree.

The IMS has a lot of gouges in the sides now and some are quite deep so maybe I might look at something like this too. I look at the gouges occaisionally and wonder, but the vulnerable side parts of the tank are made of thicker plastic.

[clint640]

So, exactly how many holes have you had in your tank in the last 5 years? :whistle:
:

Holes: 0
Big Deep Scratches: Feckin Lots

I've 'had to lay 'er down' on tarmac a couple of times which has worn off a few mm too. Sooner or later I'm going to run out of plastic there :yes: New KTM 18L tanks make the Safari ones look cheap.

Cheers
Clint

[Buddha#81]

The IMS has a lot of gouges in the sides now and some are quite deep so maybe I might look at something like this too.

You could get a nose guard made up at the same time :shutup: