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    Quote Originally Posted by ADVGD View Post
    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

    This this insert option 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/moto...-405222187.htm

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



    Had 4 people today comment on the tank. Translucent is the way to go
    In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet

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    Quote Originally Posted by Padmei View Post
    Safari tanks - you've gotta love them. Translucent is the way to go
    I thought you had issues with the colour pink
    IT'S JUST BETTER WHEN THERE'S TWINS INVOLVED..
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    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.

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    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?.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by thepom View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by thepom View Post
    I ve just fitted an acebis to my xt600 .....
    Itsa bugger getting that metal bracket fixed to the tank lobes isn't it....

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    Anyone know if those knee gripper stickers stick to the translucent tanks?
    In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet

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    Quote Originally Posted by Padmei View Post
    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!
    ....wherezz that track go

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper View Post
    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?
    "Age and treachery will triumph over youth and skill"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Night Falcon View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by Padmei View Post
    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.
    I mentioned vegetables once, but I think I got away with it...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by cold comfort View Post
    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

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    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....

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    Quote Originally Posted by thepom View Post
    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.
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