Fuel range needed for NZ rides

[Takataka]

Hi

I have a 690 enduro and am wondering if I'll need to carry more fuel to complete some of the longer rides in NZ. I have approx 250km range with the standard 12L tank which has done me so far.
Have many of you done rides requiring a longer range?
I'm trying to decide whether to add a safari tank or just carry a can if it is rare to need more than 250km range.

Cheers

[haydes55]

It will be rare to need more range than that in NZ. Of course if you plan on riding it to an off road ride, or into very remote areas, that won't be enough. If you load it in a van to an off road ride, that will be more than enough.


Have you planned any routes? Any particular areas you're looking at visiting?

[FJRider]

That would depend on the ride you are doing. Rides that require lower gears and lower speeds (and high revs) ... you might not get 250 kms ...

[Takataka]

Have you planned any routes? Any particular areas you're looking at visiting?

So far I've been exploring the 4wd tracks around Golden Bay (some great pylon roads etc around Cobb valley if anyone fancies a ride over this way
I also did the Lyell to Deniston (Mackley river) track a couple of weeks ago which was awesome.
I'm basically keen to do as many backcountry tracks as possible but haven't done enough research yet to plan many rides.

[Waihou Thumper]

Marty and Mark can help ya there..... Night Falcon and MXNUT
Suss them out and I am sure they will contribute their infinite wisdom!
Although Marty might be a tad sheepish at first, but he will divulge....

[Night Falcon]

The stock 690 tank range was just plain annoying for me; you could hit reserve at anything from 200-220ks depending on how much fun you were having so the next fuel stop was always on your mind.

Problem solved with a safari tank? - good if you have 450k's between stops but most guys you ride with will be filing up round the 300k mark so your at the gas station anyway and mostly just end up carrying extra weight round for nothing.

If I had my time again I'd probably fit a rotopax fuel cell or two or spring for the 10litre rallyraid Evo2 tanks...if ewe can stand being lambed with the cost they're a good option

[Night Falcon]

although Marty might be a tad sheepish at first, but he will divulge....

....yup certainly will, better to "share" info rather than "hogget"

[Takataka]

Thanks for the replies

I can get a safari tank for $450 which seems fair but yeah I am hesitant to weigh the bike down as I'm really enjoying throwing it around a bit in the rough. One of the main reasons for choosing the bike was it being pretty much the lightest in class machine.
The rotopax look good but I am a canvas worker so could also make some paniers that incorporate compartments foera couple of off the shelf cans...

[Waihou Thumper]

I am a canvas worker so could also make some panniers that incorporate compartments for a couple of off the shelf cans...

Think seriously about that. What if you spill and rupture and the heat, vapours escaping.
The thing is, these aren't really fit for purpose being exposed to the heat of the day, expanding etc.
I would go the tank option, you'd be surprised, and at the end of the day, put in what you need, don't get greedy...
Always nice to have the luxury without being bogged down in weight and things flapping around and swinging in the breeze.....

[JATZ]

How 'bout.....

http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php

Just a thought

[pete-blen]

I would go the tank option, you'd be surprised, and at the end of the day, put in what you need, don't get greedy...
Always nice to have the luxury without being bogged down in weight and things flapping around and swinging in the breeze.....
[/I]

I have a 22.5 liter after market tank on my XT.. good for around 500km if full
but I rearly put more than 15 liters in it.. but nice to have the volume/range
when you need it..

Go with a bigger tank..hassel free way to carry fuel..

[Waihou Thumper]

How 'bout.....

http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php

Just a thought

I got one of these....as you can see it will last any distances I throw at it...
My arse gets sore though....long distances between fuel ups.



Seriously though, I do have two of these and they roll up small when not in use.

http://liquidcontainment.com.au/cart...ouring-Bladder

I got a 5 litre and a 10 litre if required, but I got these pre large tank days...
Now everyone makes long range tanks so it isn't really an issue.
Trail bikes, yes, most ADV bikes now, the issue is sorted.

[DR Girl]

...........if ewe can stand being lambed with the cost..........
........... better to "share" info rather than "hogget"

Very quick Marty LOL

[BMWST?]

It depends what you find out there imo?The ol gspd was good for 500 ks or more.You dont NEED that,but when you have done 250 k already and find another interesting track/road/destination you can do it,without using 25 percent of your fuel range and an hour or two to go and get fuel and come back.

[RogIrwin]

So far I've been exploring the 4wd tracks around Golden Bay (some great pylon roads etc around Cobb valley if anyone fancies a ride over this way
I also did the Lyell to Deniston (Mackley river) track a couple of weeks ago which was awesome.
I'm basically keen to do as many backcountry tracks as possible but haven't done enough research yet to plan many rides.

Yeah, sounds good. I have done a couple of rides over that way. Always looking for new and interesting tracks.

Nelson has a pretty active thread on here ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t?goto=newpost ) and I'm sure there are others that would be keen.

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