Larger fuel tank?
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RE: Larger fuel tank?
Seems like a pretty good deal to me, since the stock tank is 1.9 gallons that make the increase 0.8 gallons which is 102 oz. That's over 3 of your large 33 oz containers with no fuss or mess at the gas station, stopping to have to refill the thank, or having to cart around that big top case on your rack just to carry extra fuel. If I still had a KLX that didn't already have the 3.2 gallon IMS tank, I'd be all over that Clarke tank like white on rice. 
ORIGINAL: deej
2.7 Gal? That's just barely over a half gal above the stock. No thanks I'll carry my (2) 22oz in the pelican case and if I need more than that I'll grab the (2) 33 oz bottles and throw them in the camelback. That seems like too much money and work to gain that small amount.
2.7 Gal? That's just barely over a half gal above the stock. No thanks I'll carry my (2) 22oz in the pelican case and if I need more than that I'll grab the (2) 33 oz bottles and throw them in the camelback. That seems like too much money and work to gain that small amount.
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
Seems like a pretty good deal to me, since the stock tank is 1.9 gallons that make the increase 0.8 gallons which is 102 oz. That's over 3 of your large 33 oz containers with no fuss or mess at the gas station, stopping to have to refill the thank, or having to cart around that big top case on your rack just to carry extra fuel. If I still had a KLX that didn't already have the 3.2 gallon IMS tank, I'd be all over that Clarke tank like white on rice.
Cart around the big top case? Um last time I checked it was not that big, and its sitting there anyway so why not use it.Plus on 100 mile rides I use the case for a first aid kit,more tools and what not. Didn't you also have a case on your bike before you defected?
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Seems like a pretty good deal to me, since the stock tank is 1.9 gallons that make the increase 0.8 gallons which is 102 oz. That's over 3 of your large 33 oz containers with no fuss or mess at the gas station, stopping to have to refill the thank, or having to cart around that big top case on your rack just to carry extra fuel. If I still had a KLX that didn't already have the 3.2 gallon IMS tank, I'd be all over that Clarke tank like white on rice.
ORIGINAL: deej
2.7 Gal? That's just barely over a half gal above the stock. No thanks I'll carry my (2) 22oz in the pelican case and if I need more than that I'll grab the (2) 33 oz bottles and throw them in the camelback. That seems like too much money and work to gain that small amount.
2.7 Gal? That's just barely over a half gal above the stock. No thanks I'll carry my (2) 22oz in the pelican case and if I need more than that I'll grab the (2) 33 oz bottles and throw them in the camelback. That seems like too much money and work to gain that small amount.
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ORIGINAL: deej
2.7 Gal? That's just barely over a half gal above the stock. No thanks I'll carry my (2) 22oz in the pelican case and if I need more than that I'll grab the (2) 33 oz bottles and throw them in the camelback. That seems like too much money and work to gain that small amount.
2.7 Gal? That's just barely over a half gal above the stock. No thanks I'll carry my (2) 22oz in the pelican case and if I need more than that I'll grab the (2) 33 oz bottles and throw them in the camelback. That seems like too much money and work to gain that small amount.
And the increase in distance is still 42%. Heck, with both the tank and the bottles that's almost double the distance !
As far as the money, yeah with shipping you're talking a difference of over 100 bucks. But personally, when I ride I wear a camelback and carry some powerbars and duct tape (medical supply) for the whole day. That's it.I never ride alone, we leave our tools and parts in a big heavy backpack back at the truck. No rack, no pelican case, nothing back there to hinder me from bailing if I try something stupid. So for some of us, this tankis still the way to go, though I would have been happier with 3.0 gallons.....
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RE: Larger fuel tank?
ORIGINAL: deej
Didn't you also have a case on your bike before you defected?
Didn't you also have a case on your bike before you defected?
To refresh your memory, here's my old bike, no rack or case - but I did have the IMS 3.2 gallon tank so I never needed to carry gas.
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I guess to keep things lively, let me bring up another question. When the Clarke tank was hoping to get 3.0 gallons with no mods, it seemed a no brainer over the IMS at 3.2, and worth the wait. So my question now is:
What were the mods required for the IMS since we're now talking an extra half gallon (64 MORE oz !!!)
Nobrakes....don't leave ANYTHING out !!! And if you are so inclined, I'd like to know more about the license plate mount. I run flush mount rear signals since a see 4% road....
What were the mods required for the IMS since we're now talking an extra half gallon (64 MORE oz !!!)
Nobrakes....don't leave ANYTHING out !!! And if you are so inclined, I'd like to know more about the license plate mount. I run flush mount rear signals since a see 4% road....
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Mods aren't that bad, but to be honest, if I was doing it over again, I would most likely elect for the no-mod Clarke tank. But that's just me. The exact mods were:
1) Reroute the wiring umbilical that sits directly over the engine to around the frame - inside the frame but around the tank. The IMS tank sits too close to the top of the engine for the wiring to stay where it is.
2) Dremel off a few frame hooks to hold said wiring in place.
3) Remove stock fan.
4) Relocate the stock ignition coil about 1/2 inch or so higher - use a pair of aluminum tabs made from 1/8" x 1/2" aluminum stock for that.
5) Obtain a stock KLX300 petcock - the KLX250S petcock doesn't work on the IMS tank. If you buy new it's about $70. I'd scour e-bay first - you can probably a complete KLX300 tank cheaper from e-bay than just the OEM petcock from the dealer.
6) Seat doesn't sit perfect with the IMS tank - need to use a little muscle to get it to go now and there is a slight gap between the seat and the side plastics. Not too big of a deal, but worth mentioning.
7) Optionally fab up some replacement fans using several thinner weather resistant fans. Use the stock fan pigtail and just wire them all in parallel. I say optionally because unless you are in stop and go traffic or very tight singletrack, you may never actually need the fan.
To reroute the wiring, you need to disconnect all the tail section wiring. There are plugs for everything so it's not bad.
Over the next few months after I installed mine I would periodically remove it and check for any rub spots - it does sit really close to the top of the engine and up next to the iginition coil. Based on a few rub spots, I reinforced those with some aluminum flashing to ensure nothing eventually wore through - the only place was up next to the ignition coil. I also purchased the KLX300 rubber pad and securing strap that supports the rear of the tank on the frame and secures it down underneath the seat. I can't remember the part numbers but the price was not much, less than $10 if I recall. They are listed in the on-line parts diagrams at the Kawi web site. If you get the IMS tank, I recommend getting those parts too.
That's what I recall from memory. I believe bmwhd has a write-up here somewhere on the install with photos. Would have been over a year ago - probably Feb or Mar of last year.
Overall I was extremely happy with the IMS tank. The daily or every other day fill-ups were a real PITA and that was the very first mod I did to my bike - with the IMS tank, you have about 150 to 180 mile range, if not more.
1) Reroute the wiring umbilical that sits directly over the engine to around the frame - inside the frame but around the tank. The IMS tank sits too close to the top of the engine for the wiring to stay where it is.
2) Dremel off a few frame hooks to hold said wiring in place.
3) Remove stock fan.
4) Relocate the stock ignition coil about 1/2 inch or so higher - use a pair of aluminum tabs made from 1/8" x 1/2" aluminum stock for that.
5) Obtain a stock KLX300 petcock - the KLX250S petcock doesn't work on the IMS tank. If you buy new it's about $70. I'd scour e-bay first - you can probably a complete KLX300 tank cheaper from e-bay than just the OEM petcock from the dealer.
6) Seat doesn't sit perfect with the IMS tank - need to use a little muscle to get it to go now and there is a slight gap between the seat and the side plastics. Not too big of a deal, but worth mentioning.
7) Optionally fab up some replacement fans using several thinner weather resistant fans. Use the stock fan pigtail and just wire them all in parallel. I say optionally because unless you are in stop and go traffic or very tight singletrack, you may never actually need the fan.
To reroute the wiring, you need to disconnect all the tail section wiring. There are plugs for everything so it's not bad.
Over the next few months after I installed mine I would periodically remove it and check for any rub spots - it does sit really close to the top of the engine and up next to the iginition coil. Based on a few rub spots, I reinforced those with some aluminum flashing to ensure nothing eventually wore through - the only place was up next to the ignition coil. I also purchased the KLX300 rubber pad and securing strap that supports the rear of the tank on the frame and secures it down underneath the seat. I can't remember the part numbers but the price was not much, less than $10 if I recall. They are listed in the on-line parts diagrams at the Kawi web site. If you get the IMS tank, I recommend getting those parts too.
That's what I recall from memory. I believe bmwhd has a write-up here somewhere on the install with photos. Would have been over a year ago - probably Feb or Mar of last year.
Overall I was extremely happy with the IMS tank. The daily or every other day fill-ups were a real PITA and that was the very first mod I did to my bike - with the IMS tank, you have about 150 to 180 mile range, if not more.