F800GS Touratech 20lt fueltank - Who's got one???

Wildman · 01-30-2009, 02:43 PM

Just got the 2009 Touratech catalogue and they're featuring a tank conversion kit that takes the total volume to 36 litres by adding attachments on either side of the "faux tank". Doesn't appear to be on the web site just yet and no pricing in the Price List.

Bayner · 01-30-2009, 02:57 PM

How'd you score an '09 catalogue already?!

Wildman · 01-30-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bayner

How'd you score an '09 catalogue already?!

Ordered some stuff from them that arrived today with a catalogue.

Dieselboy · 01-30-2009, 03:06 PM

Wildman · 01-30-2009, 03:16 PM

The cover has what looks like a badly photoshopped picture:

Inside, it's a little more convincing:

Motorman · 01-30-2009, 03:30 PM

What's the rent????

Rick West · 01-30-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Just got the 2009 Touratech catalogue and they're featuring a tank conversion kit that takes the total volume to 36 litres by adding attachments on either side of the "faux tank". Doesn't appear to be on the web site just yet and no pricing in the Price List.

Hot Damn!

I've been waiting for this.

I don't care what it costs, I'm ordering today.

WoodWorks · 01-30-2009, 04:30 PM

36 liters!

That'll give us close to a 500 mile range! I want it, but I'm not sure I'd ever bother to fill it up unless I was in for serious slabbing. That's a lot of weight to haul around!

David

bxr140 · 01-30-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick West

I don't care what it costs

I do. I REALLY like the idea of 9.5 gallons if for no other reason than I won't have to fill up every 4 commuting days....AND, I like the idea of a little more wind protection (even though its not really a problem)...But if this is another $2000 upgrade like the F650 singles, I probably won't sign on the dotted line.

I'd like to see how it installs on the bike, how you get the fuel in there (would you need to use two fillers, or would the new filler fill the stock tank as well?), how well the current crop of crash protection fits, and how well it integrates with the lines.

I'm staying tuned.

PackMule · 01-30-2009, 06:06 PM

Bigger print for those of us who need a little, ahem, help.

Paul, it's hard to tell from the scan. Does it retain the "air scoops"?

Wildman · 01-31-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PackMule

...Paul, it's hard to tell from the scan. Does it retain the "air scoops"?

I can't tell. There's also some new panniers. I'll try to get some pics up.

Dieselboy · 01-30-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bxr140

I do. I REALLY like the idea of 9.5 gallons...But if this is another $2000 upgrade like the F650 singles, I probably won't sign on the dotted line...how well the current crop of crash protection fits...

+1

I'm not really interested in re-crashbarring this rig. With my SW Motech bars and those of you running the Wild at Hearts, I really don't see these tanks being compatible. Too bad.

I'm set to toss a rotopax fuel container on the back and will live with it if these don't pan out.

TwilightZone · 01-30-2009, 09:17 PM

The version for the older F650 is listed in the 2007 Catalog on page 421.
I reckon the newer setup is pretty similar.

A photo in that catalog shows the tanks and the special plumbing needed that hooks the auxillary tanks into the main tank.

Bigem · 01-31-2009, 03:54 AM

The TT big tanks for the F650 Dakar was around $3000 in Australia, this will probably be just as ridiculous. My Kolpin set-up cost me $110 and if I don't need it I can take it off in 30 seconds!! I'd rather wait until BMW does an Adventure with big tank, adjustable suspension etc etc, and it will probably only be 3K more than the GS anyway???

Lindeberg · 01-31-2009, 05:57 AM

Actually I couldn't care less over the tank conversion, but the adjustable screen seems really good. But first I have to buy me an F800GS of course.

01-30-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
Wildman ^OP Man of Kent Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Riding my World Oddometer: 16,057	F800GS/F650GS Tank Conversion Just got the 2009 Touratech catalogue and they're featuring a tank conversion kit that takes the total volume to 36 litres by adding attachments on either side of the "faux tank". Doesn't appear to be on the web site just yet and no pricing in the Price List. __________________ "Every county of England, every country of Europe and every (part of every other inhabited) continent of the Earth" ... 80% complete! Counties: 39 of 39 - done! Countries: 36 of 42; last up, Portugal, next up, Iceland Continents: 5 of 19; last up, North America (USA), next up, Central America (Cuba)

01-30-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
Dieselboy Journey not Destination Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Port of the Gasparilla Oddometer: 1,004	__________________ Dieselboy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Adventure Continues

01-30-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
Wildman ^OP Man of Kent Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Riding my World Oddometer: 16,057	The cover has what looks like a badly photoshopped picture: Inside, it's a little more convincing: __________________ "Every county of England, every country of Europe and every (part of every other inhabited) continent of the Earth" ... 80% complete! Counties: 39 of 39 - done! Countries: 36 of 42; last up, Portugal, next up, Iceland Continents: 5 of 19; last up, North America (USA), next up, Central America (Cuba)

01-30-2009, 04:30 PM	#8
WoodWorks House Ape Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Ashland, OR, USA Oddometer: 2,168	36 liters! That'll give us close to a 500 mile range! I want it, but I'm not sure I'd ever bother to fill it up unless I was in for serious slabbing. That's a lot of weight to haul around! David __________________ David I'm tryin' ta think, but nuttin' happens! --Curly

01-30-2009, 06:06 PM	#10
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	Bigger print for those of us who need a little, ahem, help. Paul, it's hard to tell from the scan. Does it retain the "air scoops"? __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

01-30-2009, 02:57 PM	#2
Bayner Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Penticton, BC Oddometer: 1,236	How'd you score an '09 catalogue already?!

01-30-2009, 03:30 PM	#6
Motorman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Oddometer: 474	What's the rent????

01-30-2009, 09:17 PM	#13
TwilightZone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Oddometer: 1,949	The version for the older F650 is listed in the 2007 Catalog on page 421. I reckon the newer setup is pretty similar. A photo in that catalog shows the tanks and the special plumbing needed that hooks the auxillary tanks into the main tank.

01-31-2009, 03:54 AM	#14
Bigem Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Qld Oddometer: 2,366	The TT big tanks for the F650 Dakar was around $3000 in Australia, this will probably be just as ridiculous. My Kolpin set-up cost me $110 and if I don't need it I can take it off in 30 seconds!! I'd rather wait until BMW does an Adventure with big tank, adjustable suspension etc etc, and it will probably only be 3K more than the GS anyway??? __________________ "I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, Time don't matter to me, Cause I'm a thousand miles from nowhere, And there's no place I'd rather be!!

01-31-2009, 05:57 AM	#15
Lindeberg Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sweden Oddometer: 88	Actually I couldn't care less over the tank conversion, but the adjustable screen seems really good. But first I have to buy me an F800GS of course.

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