Best decision I made for the KLR, when you travel where I do , its easy to reach the range limit of the stock KLR. Techspec Snake skin : amzn.to/2o8kISs Justgastank.com Wanderingbeast.com
Very comprehensive. Well done. I just bought a Rotopax 1.5 gallon tank, and yes, it’s going on my tail rack. I only bought it as an insurance policy, as I am riding the TAT this summer. I have the same concern about high mounted weight. I’m not sure if I’m ready to spring for this tank, but I have saved this video for future reference. Thanks for the great video.
I live out in the country and commute to work on my klr. Round trip is 130 km. this would be great for that alone, plus my weekend off road adventures. The klr is pretty good with stock tank range but this would make it even better
Holy shit, my channel name is Wanderer and has been ever since I made this channel, but now I've seen it all - I've discovered Wandering Beast! Haha. Top video mate - I also have a KLR650. Subbed.
Hey mate great review on the tank. I had looked at these a while back but was worried about the weight issue and I really wasn't worried about the range at all with stock tank so I didnt look any further. But the idea that you can put in 20ltrs and the weight is distributed nice and low has made me re-think the idea of it. And of course the range with the full 37ltrs would be amazing for long distance travel. Thanks for sharing. Oh and have you tried some JB Weld with your nut situation...it generally is the best stuff out there for that.
Great video Beast, glad to see you still active making good content! Also i have an IMS tank on my KTM 450 dual sport, and love it. Keep safe my friend!
The t nut and epoxy if rrat stay with it it's like dragsters the belt is designed to be destroyed before it runs the engine. If your t nut doesn't come out during a crash you'd have another broken bolt or maybe broken/cracked tank.
It would be interesting to know the exact weight of the original tank and plastics to compare with the current set up? I don't think extra weight would be a problem seeing most of the extra weight is lower down anyway.
Thanks for the video, it looks as if it doubles for crash protection also, doesn't look like anything is getting near the radiator or your motor.. is that right? It was hard to get a good look at it, I have subscribed in the hope to see it in action. I wonder if it fits the gen 3. 🤔
The nitrile versions are satisfactory for gasoline - all other materials are very low on the compatibility list I found. You can also install from the outside - they basically are blind rivets with threads.
Cool video! I am interested in these big tanks. But is seems that the Safari with no internal pump in translucent color would be simpler and just a little more functional. What made you go with the IMS instead of the Safari? What made you choose black over clear?
never likes the clear ones, you can just unscrew the cap to see how much you have pretty easy. IMS was easier to get ahold of Safari often have back orders , and IMS was cheaper
If I was planning a trek across Africa I might consider it but here in the states I see no real reason for a 500 mile range that's a very long way to go without encountering a fuel station I find my 200 mile range before reserve is more than adequate for anything I plan on doing
Hi I don't even have a klr and I ride drz 400e but the information you have is immense and the best! Great job. I have a quick question what if your mikuni fuel pump diaphragm fails will the vacuum pipe suck all the fuel to engine and mix it up with engine oil? Because that was one of the main reasons why many bypass the vacuum pump and just use the gravity fed system..please reply as I am planning to fit this pump on my drz Thanks for time really appreciate it And yes I subscribed!
Great video. I can't find your install video for the tank. Did you do one or just film it and add footage to this one? I could have looked past it, you've got lots of videos. I'd love to see it. HELP ME!! LOL. Your vids and vlogs are super and informative. Keep up the great work.
I rode my 2008 KLR over 50,000 miles all over North America and never needed more than the stock tank. Watch Motorcycle Adventures channel. He just did a 13,000 trip across Mongolia and Russia with a stock tank on an old XT660.
Don't take this as absolute scientific fact but I think if you run one of these it negates the need for crashbars. I've crashed my DR350 with its Acerbis tank and have had zero problems
Hi Wandering Beast, I have just received my 5.5G IMS tank for my KLR 650 C (European model). I am looking to buy some kind of padding such as yours. I am just not 100% confident about how they will hold to the tank as it is in plastic. I know that paints and stickers do not hold on plastic tanks due to fuel vapor so I was wondering how are yours doing? Still on the tank? Thx from a French follower
+ConditionRed if 6 is too much then you'll love 10 😂 I like the way it rides, with the weight down low, I'm a big guy who can lift it full of gas and luggage with no worries
That's a 24.57 pound increase, (over stock 6.1gal tank) you could gain the same weight in body fat and/or muscle, could gain 25lbs with carrying luggage, carrying Jerry Cans, etc So in scheme of things, a 25lb weight increase isn't terrible.
The other point is you don't need to fill it up all the way of you are not going on a long trip. Then when you do go on that long trip you have the option.
