The BMW GS boxer twin thread

[Oscar]

How big is the GS tank normally?

32 litres on mine

[Eddieb]

How big is the GS tank normally?

Padders stock one, 24 or 26 litres, I can't remember
Oscar's obviously proud of his 32 on the G/S PD
The GS PD is 35
BMWRSNUTter's HPN one is 40.

[Oscar]

Padders stock one, 24 or 26 litres, I can't remember
Oscar's obviously proud of his 32 on the G/S PD
The GS PD is 35
BMWRSNUTter's HPN one is 40.

It's not the size, it's what you do with it...

[Padmei]

You obviously haven't looked up the price for a DR650 Safari tank then. $590US, $649AU, plus shipping.

Nobut I'velookedup thepriceof a DRz one & a plastictank for that kind of money is well worth it.

Still waiting for pics...

[Phreaky Phil]

Nobut I'velookedup thepriceof a DRz one & a plastictank for that kind of money is well worth it.

Still waiting for pics...

Have you looked up the price of the Touratech 43l. And if you think thats expensive try some of the BMW tanks, like Oscars (although I did see some cheap-ish ones of those and the GSPD tanks. After that 800bucks for my DR tank seemed cheap

[Box'a'bits]

My 43l Nylon Touratech tank came in at EUR 638.66 (@0.5420 = NZD$1,178.34) landed ex the Farterland, which I thought was pretty good. Didn't pay any tax which was even better...

[JATZ]

My 43l Nylon Touratech tank came in at EUR 638.66 (@0.5420 = NZD$1,178.34) landed ex the Farterland,

Thats almost 600 l of fuel..... almost 3 44 gallon drums worth..... about 11500 k's worth......

[Eddieb]

Built from a 1999 BMW150GS, USD Front end, 32L tank, KTM fairing, etc, etc...

Too many modifications and parts to list. PM for more details.

12 Months NSW rego. Will ship interstate.

PRICE: $10,000

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=184

[BMWST?]

Thats almost 600 l of fuel..... almost 3 44 gallon drums worth..... about 11500 k's worth......

yeah but its priceless when you 50 k from the nearest gas station......

[GSers]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...&postcount=184

That looks familiar the story is here.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217713
GSers

[Padmei]

He really rates the YZ forks...Hmmmm....

[GSers]

Yes my project that is slowly making progress will be using a 450 front end and hopefully the rear shock as well given the amount of adjustments that they have.
It was good to know what spring rate he was using up front as well
Time will tell RR1150 !!!!!!!!
GSers

[Padmei]

Sounds like an interesting project GSers. Since I am going to make up a new subframe for mine, I will maybe look for some different shocks to try. No one on advrider ols cool seems to have done it so might have to give it a go.

If you are so inclined I would be interested in viewing abuild thread or even updates with pics on your project.

[GSers]

Sounds like an interesting project GSers. Since I am going to make up a new subframe for mine, I will maybe look for some different shocks to try. No one on advrider ols cool seems to have done it so might have to give it a go.

If you are so inclined I would be interested in viewing abuild thread or even updates with pics on your project.

Yeah a bit further down the track there will be pictures. Its taking a while 1 day at the weekend and the odd evening. Life goes on. So far its like this sit down and trawl all the information available.IE what other people have already done. Sit at the computer for hour after hour drawing up a frame concept and then print out pieces to see if they will actually fit made a jig turned up a steering head little lathe took forever cut all the plates required this is footrest plates steering head plates engine mounts etc etc now I have to turn up all the spacers to mount plates to the block the list goes on then there will be cut the tube and shape no hurry but if I show you now I will have to shoot you. Top secret
Good luck with your project. There are now alot of the 450s dropping there guts so the rolling chassis are turning up at reasonable prices. 300mm of travel that has got to be good.
GSers

[Box'a'bits]

Thats almost 600 l of fuel..... almost 3 44 gallon drums worth..... about 11500 k's worth......

Primed G/S PD 32 l Tank at Motorworks for GBP 886.91. At say 0.47 = NZD $1887.04.
Replacement for my KTM 640a 28 l tank would have been $2k+
What would a DR Big tank retail at (if you could get them)?