Fuel tank protectors

**Padmei** · 15th April 2013, 19:54

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** · 15th April 2013, 20:06

Originally Posted by bart

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

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

**Padmei** · 15th April 2013, 20:09

Originally Posted by Box'a'bits

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

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

**dino3310** · 15th April 2013, 20:15

Originally Posted by Padmei

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

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

**Padmei** · 15th April 2013, 20:27

Originally Posted by dino3310

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

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

**Woodman** · 15th April 2013, 20:55

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** · 16th April 2013, 13:37

Originally Posted by bart

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

:

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

New KTM 18L tanks make the Safari ones look cheap.

Cheers
Clint