Safari Tanks ROCK !! - Page 11

dirtbikebagger · 08-13-2012, 07:58 AM

for what i paid for the safari tanks i have owned, i was always disappointed with the quality, the non stock fuel caps, and the horse shit petcocks they make you use.

Dusty · 08-13-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Narsisco Lopez

The gasket they included (in my set, at least) was only for the block-off plate if you have a 950. Since the 990 has the pump in the tank, you use the stock 990 fuel pump o-rings.

I fooked one of my o-rings (the smaller one) while initially-fitting the pump. I bought more from McMaster-Carr (since the KTM o-rings are so freaking spendy). I was way too impatient to wait for them to arrive, however, and used the yellow (fuel-resistant) teflon tape and made my own. Works great!

Have had it in place and leak-free for almost 6K miles now... even with a roadside fuel pump filter issue 2 weeks ago.

This thread is a good resource for the McMaster-Carr o-rings

Ya they sent the gasket with mine also, don't get why they would send it when they know its for a 990. The hole for the FP sure leaves a lot to be desired, doesn't even seem perfectly round. Cleaned the rough edges as best i could. I change my FFs every year so i have O rings on hand, these tanks are getting the FP that has been sitting in my closet for the last 5 years, lets hope it still will work.
Good link... i have that one saved.

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Originally Posted by dirtbikebagger

for what i paid for the safari tanks i have owned, i was always disappointed with the quality, the non stock fuel caps, and the horse shit petcocks they make you use.

I knew going in what to expect, i have had my eye on these when they first showed up. I was hoping that they would improve after a few years of production.

Dusty · 08-13-2012, 06:55 PM

Well this is some fun shit...
Have to elongate 2 of the holes in my FP to get the bolts thru to the misplaced inserts in the tank or else they'll cross thread. I just might get to trying to mount one by tomorrow.

Qwik · 08-13-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Question for the big tank guys, did you use the gasket for the fuel pump (990) they sent or some other material, or nothing?

TIA...
Scott

Stock gasket material on mine was rotting away (Ethanol maybe?) but one of the other Orange Crush guys hooked me up with a thinker material that stayed together

bikyto · 08-13-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Well this is some fun shit...
Have to elongate 2 of the holes in my FP to get the bolts thru to the misplaced inserts in the tank or else they'll cross thread. I just might get to trying to mount one by tomorrow.

Mine too as well as two other sets I worked on.

But well worth it though

Dusty · 08-14-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bikyto

Mine too as well as two other sets I worked on.

But well worth it though

Thanks for the feedback...

mgorman · 08-14-2012, 10:12 AM

I like you guys for not liking the translucent tanks. Because of that, I got mine for about a grand shipped because he had been sitting on them and couldn't unload them.

No mater how long I rode, a quick glance down showed me how much gas I had and in the dark, a quick flick of the turn signal lit up the entire tank showing me the level

ColoradoJohn · 08-14-2012, 12:22 PM

I like how the white one looks on yours! Good deal.

gefr · 08-15-2012, 12:14 AM

Because of scarce fuel stations?

boulder · 08-15-2012, 12:59 AM

I like the translucent for the same reason, I put black markers every 4 litre's on mine so I know just how much fuel i have, no need to carry fuel you dont need and on the smaller rides I put 10 or 15 in each side.

babilon · 08-15-2012, 12:59 AM

white like hell?!

my one was allways something spermwhite or kind of yellow

sometimes also like this...

boulder · 08-15-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by babilon

white like hell?!

my one was allways something spermwhite or kind of yellow

sometimes also like this...

Yes that's how they should look and you can still see the fuel level.

mgorman · 08-15-2012, 05:10 AM

Sorry, that was when new, they now have 11,000 miles on them but I cheated, I did them all in 21 days. Riding back and forth to Starbucks would have taken too long

Katoom119 · 08-15-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mgorman

Sorry, that was when new, they now have 11,000 miles on them but I cheated, I did them all in 21 days. Riding back and forth to Starbucks would have taken too long

You should send that picture to Francois at DualSportTouring. He'd get a kick out of seeing his sticker on the bike.

Chipper · 08-15-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mgorman

I like you guys for not liking the translucent tanks. Because of that, I got mine for about a grand shipped because he had been sitting on them and couldn't unload them.

No mater how long I rode, a quick glance down showed me how much gas I had and in the dark, a quick flick of the turn signal lit up the entire tank showing me the level

Where did you get them? Any more available for that price?

08-13-2012, 06:55 PM	#153
Dusty Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Rough Rider Country...Bismarck ND Oddometer: 1,036	Well this is some fun shit... Have to elongate 2 of the holes in my FP to get the bolts thru to the misplaced inserts in the tank or else they'll cross thread. I just might get to trying to mount one by tomorrow. __________________ Originally Posted by d0gWateR Vagrant, vagabond, transient, hobo, bum. But park a motorcycle next to him and PRESTO! He's an advrider!

08-14-2012, 10:12 AM	#157
mgorman Crashing since 1964 Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Massillon, Ohio Oddometer: 4,288	I like you guys for not liking the translucent tanks. Because of that, I got mine for about a grand shipped because he had been sitting on them and couldn't unload them. No mater how long I rode, a quick glance down showed me how much gas I had and in the dark, a quick flick of the turn signal lit up the entire tank showing me the level __________________ Michael

08-15-2012, 12:14 AM	#159
gefr Life is a trip Joined: Nov 2005 Location: East Med, Greece Oddometer: 3,202	I guess these tanks are a must for Australian riders? Because of scarce fuel stations? __________________ There is always a reason!!

08-15-2012, 12:59 AM	#160
boulder jersey boy Joined: Jan 2008 Location: sydney berowra waters Oddometer: 94	I like the translucent for the same reason, I put black markers every 4 litre's on mine so I know just how much fuel i have, no need to carry fuel you dont need and on the smaller rides I put 10 or 15 in each side. __________________ step up or step aside

08-15-2012, 12:59 AM	#161
babilon Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Switzerland (near Olten AG/SO) Oddometer: 43	white like hell?! my one was allways something spermwhite or kind of yellow sometimes also like this... __________________ [Honda Varadero 125 2000 & 2003] [Honda Varadero SD02 2004] [Honda Varadero SD02 ABS 2005] [KTM 990 Adv N 2006] [KTM 990 Adv N/S 2007]

08-13-2012, 07:58 AM	#151
dirtbikebagger Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: minneapolis mn Oddometer: 37	for what i paid for the safari tanks i have owned, i was always disappointed with the quality, the non stock fuel caps, and the horse shit petcocks they make you use.

08-14-2012, 12:22 PM	#158
ColoradoJohn Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 60	I like how the white one looks on yours! Good deal.

08-15-2012, 05:10 AM	#163
mgorman Crashing since 1964 Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Massillon, Ohio Oddometer: 4,288	Sorry, that was when new, they now have 11,000 miles on them but I cheated, I did them all in 21 days. Riding back and forth to Starbucks would have taken too long __________________ Michael

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