KLX250s with acerbis tank pics? - Page 2

tHEtREV · 06-30-2008, 09:17 PM

OK just got mine back on the road and I had to switch to reserve just before I got to work this morning.

I road about 5k's before I got to fill up and my tank took just under 12 litres (11.78).

No idea how much reserve I have but my 8 litre rear tank just arrived so I will find out soon.

Hope this was in some way helpful to someone...

Ginger Beard · 07-01-2008, 05:02 AM

It does help and thank you. Keep me posted on the capacity after you get the new tank on.

DaveRMS · 07-04-2008, 01:14 PM

OK. The good news is that the tank fits easily. The bad news is that there are a fair number of cosmetic deficiencies to be dealt with.

The main problems are that the shape of the 2009 seat pan and the side panels are not a good fit with this tank. We are debating whether or not it is worth getting an old style seat and side panels to make this work.

The only technical problem is the choke, but we think that can be fixed easily enough.

I took a ton of detailed pictures illustrating the issues. I put comments on all the pics in that gallery that tell the whole story.

Enjoy!

Hondo · 07-04-2008, 07:20 PM

Here's Marty's, with a big bore kit and other goodies-

http://klrworld.com/index.php?option...157&Itemid=243

monkeyman · 07-05-2008, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSNorCal

OK. The good news is that the tank fits easily. The bad news is that it there are a fair number of cosmetic deficiencies to be dealt with.

...

I took a ton of detailed pictures illustrating the issues. I put comments on all the pics in that gallery that tell the whole story.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the pics and info - keep us updated on the choke.

SamM · 07-05-2008, 10:31 AM

Hondo,
I think they were talking about the 2009 KLX250S with the Acerbis tank. Marty's bike doesn't look like the 2009 version.

SamM

TNC · 07-05-2008, 11:41 AM

GSNorCal, It would be nice if one could install a KLR650 choke cable setup with remote lever up near the handlebar...or somewhere convenient. I wonder if that cable would fit the KLX carb?

DaveRMS · 07-05-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNC

GSNorCal, It would be nice if one could install a KLR650 choke cable setup with remote lever up near the handlebar...or somewhere convenient. I wonder if that cable would fit the KLX carb?

I took a look at the parts for the KLR250 remote lever, which I assume is the same/similar. Pretty spendy solution (over $60 in parts).

Current plan is to cut off the knob, shorten the shaft, thread it with a die, drill and tap the old knob, and thread it back on.

The alternate plan is to rip the knob off, put a 90 degree bend in the shaft and call it done. It will be a little "L" hook.

Dave

hppyfngy · 07-05-2008, 02:53 PM

Anybody got a close up pic of the petcock/choke interference problem?

I have a different carb on mine ('07) and have been thinking about the Acerbis...

I think I remember the stock choke being far forward from where the Mikuni is.

MaverickAus · 07-06-2008, 03:46 AM

Martys is a 2006, there is heaps of info about tanks in the long term klx250 thread and on www.kawasakiforums.com in the klx250 forum

x32792 · 07-07-2008, 08:31 AM

Is there an after market seat available for the 2009 KLX250S with larger Acerbis tank?

DaveRMS · 07-11-2008, 09:44 PM

We're giving up on the Acerbis tank on the 2009 model. Too many little things that will cost money to get "just right".

So, I'm gonna fabricate a rear rack to mount two Kolpin Fuel Pack Jr's on, like saddlebags.

Dave

PS-The tanks is for sale here. Never had gas in it.

monkeyman · 07-11-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSNorCal

We're giving up on the Acerbis tank on the 2009 model. Too many little things that will cost money to get "just right".

So, I'm gonna fabricate a rear rack to mount two Kolpin Fuel Pack Jr's on, like saddlebags.

Dave

PS-The tanks is for sale here. Never had gas in it.

That's a bummer. I've mulled over the Kolpin idea, was thinking of using Dirtbagz racks.

auslander · 07-17-2008, 12:03 PM

That sucks. I've got an '09 and I'm trying to figure out what to do about a bigger tank, I don't really want to put Kolpins on, but that's certainly an option... all the little fitment issues don't really bother me, but I have a RED bike and they only make that damn tank in GREEN. Bah. I really wish Acerbis made it in clear or red or something.

ROCKYmountainRIDER · 07-17-2008, 06:53 PM

You should look deej up on kawasakiforums.com he has installed a gadjet to get those last liters out of the tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tHEtREV

From memory twelve litres is the most I have put in (it's a 14 litre tank) so at least 2 litres sits in the wings.

The petcock is a lot higher than the bottom of the wings, but in the near future I am going to see if its worth trying to scavenge the last couple of litres.

06-30-2008, 09:17 PM	#16
tHEtREV tEAM iDIOT Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Middle Park, Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 5,513	OK just got mine back on the road and I had to switch to reserve just before I got to work this morning. I road about 5k's before I got to fill up and my tank took just under 12 litres (11.78). No idea how much reserve I have but my 8 litre rear tank just arrived so I will find out soon. Hope this was in some way helpful to someone... __________________ tEAM iDIOT... tHE oRIGINAL. Hard Core Dirt Touring.

07-01-2008, 05:02 AM	#17
Ginger Beard ^OP I have no soul Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Northern Cuba (aka: South Florida) Oddometer: 5,584	It does help and thank you. Keep me posted on the capacity after you get the new tank on. __________________ "I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it." ~Edgar Allen Poe~ My HD Scram-ster build Help Save a Pit-Bull

07-04-2008, 01:14 PM	#18
DaveRMS (formerly GSNorCal) Joined: Jul 2005 Location: San Rafael, CA Oddometer: 832	2009 KLX250s with Acerbis Tank OK. The good news is that the tank fits easily. The bad news is that there are a fair number of cosmetic deficiencies to be dealt with. The main problems are that the shape of the 2009 seat pan and the side panels are not a good fit with this tank. We are debating whether or not it is worth getting an old style seat and side panels to make this work. The only technical problem is the choke, but we think that can be fixed easily enough. I took a ton of detailed pictures illustrating the issues. I put comments on all the pics in that gallery that tell the whole story. Enjoy! __________________ Rally Management Services is the source for Dakar-proven rally parts, bike builds, assistance, and training. Rally Navigator - Roadbook Navigation powered by Google Earth. Create. Print. Share. DaveRMS screwed with this post 07-05-2008 at 09:11 AM

07-04-2008, 07:20 PM	#19
Hondo What if its a Samsquamch? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Oddometer: 7,722	Here's Marty's, with a big bore kit and other goodies- http://klrworld.com/index.php?option...157&Itemid=243 __________________ LC8World.com - KLRWorld.com Forums - Nighthawk Forums "Life's an adventure, and I refuse to live a boring one."

07-05-2008, 10:31 AM	#21
SamM Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: West Virginia Oddometer: 1,459	Hondo, I think they were talking about the 2009 KLX250S with the Acerbis tank. Marty's bike doesn't look like the 2009 version. SamM __________________ 2009 Kawasaki KLX250S

07-05-2008, 11:41 AM	#22
TNC Candyass Camper Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Tejas Oddometer: 3,329	Choke shaft GSNorCal, It would be nice if one could install a KLR650 choke cable setup with remote lever up near the handlebar...or somewhere convenient. I wonder if that cable would fit the KLX carb?

07-05-2008, 02:53 PM	#24
hppyfngy not dead yet Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Where the Skyline meets the BRP Oddometer: 3,622	What about with Bill Blue's Pumper Carb? Anybody got a close up pic of the petcock/choke interference problem? I have a different carb on mine ('07) and have been thinking about the Acerbis... I think I remember the stock choke being far forward from where the Mikuni is. __________________ Caution: Happy Fun Guy may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds. If Happy Fun Guy begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head. Do not taunt Happy Fun Guy. ~ Randy DL650 DRZ400s

07-06-2008, 03:46 AM	#25
MaverickAus Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Heaven on Earth Oddometer: 938	Martys is a 2006, there is heaps of info about tanks in the long term klx250 thread and on www.kawasakiforums.com in the klx250 forum __________________ 1999 KDX 200 1996 KLR 250 2006 KLX 250 R 2006 CT110X 2012 Versys

07-07-2008, 08:31 AM	#26
x32792 Cracker American Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Winter Park, FL (Orlando) Oddometer: 281	After Market Seat for 2009 KLX250S? Is there an after market seat available for the 2009 KLX250S with larger Acerbis tank? __________________ New-to-me '09 DR650 It's all fun and games until the flying monkeys attack.

07-11-2008, 09:44 PM	#27
DaveRMS (formerly GSNorCal) Joined: Jul 2005 Location: San Rafael, CA Oddometer: 832	We're giving up on the Acerbis tank on the 2009 model. Too many little things that will cost money to get "just right". So, I'm gonna fabricate a rear rack to mount two Kolpin Fuel Pack Jr's on, like saddlebags. Dave PS-The tanks is for sale here. Never had gas in it. __________________ Rally Management Services is the source for Dakar-proven rally parts, bike builds, assistance, and training. Rally Navigator - Roadbook Navigation powered by Google Earth. Create. Print. Share.

07-17-2008, 12:03 PM	#29
auslander Meh Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 707	That sucks. I've got an '09 and I'm trying to figure out what to do about a bigger tank, I don't really want to put Kolpins on, but that's certainly an option... all the little fitment issues don't really bother me, but I have a RED bike and they only make that damn tank in GREEN. Bah. I really wish Acerbis made it in clear or red or something. __________________ "Every normal man must be tempted at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H. L. Mencken '07 KTM 990 Adventure, '09 Kawasaki KLX250S

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