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Discussion in 'Vendors' started by Mike at Tank Vest, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    My wife is going to hate you. Now I want one!!!:D
  2. HaChayalBoded

    HaChayalBoded Brooklyn Bored

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    Be VERY careful of these, very few have the proper paperwork to back them up. If you get one with no paperwork, not even a MSO getting it registered in most states is damn near impossible.

    Fewer than 25 or so are actually registered for street use out of the 200 or so out there (for the 200 model year, there were more in '99).

    If you're genuinely interested, I am half considering either selling mine, or putting it in my living room. It's only got a couple hundred miles on it.
  3. ktrout01

    ktrout01 Been here awhile

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    Any word on vests for the BMW F650GS line ? I have a 2003 and would love a vest for it.
  4. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    Working on setting up a patterning for one. We're getting there slowly. We need bikes to pattern. Ideally, we'll be patterning all of the BMW bikes this year. We just need to get samples to do it.
  5. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    I need to throw out a Kudos to IMS. We contacted IMS concerning the possibility of a loaner 10 gallon tank for the KLR series to pattern. They did us one better. They gave us a tank to pattern and use as a display. It's a second but that's okay.

    The folks at IMS are top notch and really went the extra mile for us at TankVest.com. They have our thanks!

    Mike
  6. marine_mike

    marine_mike Banned

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    Get Clarke to hook you up with a DRZ 400s tank.
  7. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    I'll call them on Monday and see what we can work out.

    Mike
  8. marine_mike

    marine_mike Banned

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    GTG. I have a ton of MOLLE gear for the VEST, plus I need a place to mount my holster.
  9. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    Spoke to Clark Tanks. They are going to have someone call me later about getting a tank to pattern.

    On another note... Here's the IMS tank on a stand we threw together with a KLR 650 Gen 2 vest on it...

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  10. marine_mike

    marine_mike Banned

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    As soon as you get the DRZ 400S clarke vest done, just put me first on the list.
  11. BSamms

    BSamms Adventurer

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    Missing out on a huge market of dr riders!!
  12. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    we have located a DRZ 400 for patterning. We'll have it set up soon!
  13. higworld

    higworld Cheeseburger in Paradise

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    I looked through the thread, and also your web site, but didn't see a R1100GS on there. Maybe not surprising, but I was still curious if you had one yet for my bike. Thanks!
  14. marine_mike

    marine_mike Banned

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    Is that with a clarke tank or stock?
  15. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    We had someone with one of these bikes and we had arranged to pattern the bike and then he just disappeared. We're looking for another bike now for that.
  16. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    I'm trying to find out.
  17. Sydney Andy

    Sydney Andy Adventurer

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    Hey Mate,

    I have an Acerbis Tanks on an XT600E and would LOVE on of your vests..:freaky:freaky

    Trying to figure if you have the same deal available in the US to pattern... :)

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  18. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    I'll check on that tomorrow. I believe it probably is.
  19. Sydney Andy

    Sydney Andy Adventurer

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    Thanks mate... :)
  20. Mike at Tank Vest

    Mike at Tank Vest Been here awhile

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    Tank Vest Logo kick stand plate...

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