Help plz... Anybody fitted an Acerbis tank to a WR450 before?

Buff_SA · 10-02-2012, 07:20 AM

I'm having a slight issue regarding the fitment of the lower section of the tank. Can anybody maybe help with some advice please?

Sorry for the re-direct, I posted the same question posted under the WR540 thread on the Wilddogs forum as well: http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=94268.msg2106248#new

Thx

malcolmzilla · 10-02-2012, 01:34 PM

I had a glance at your pictures on the other board.

Did you buy the tank used? With my new Acerbis tank, included were small aluminum extension tabs that connect from the stock rad to the nutserts on the Acerbis tank. These should be easy to fabricate, or order up from Acerbis.

COXR650L · 10-02-2012, 01:39 PM

Like the above poster said, there should be two small brackets. All they are is 1in wide, by about 2.5 long with a 45 or so degree bend, very easy to make.

laramie LC4 · 10-02-2012, 04:03 PM

make sure you use loc-tite where you attach the bracket to the radiator. it will vibrate loose if not.

if/when you make your brackets make sure the steel (or whatever you choose) is strong enough to handle the vibes as well

laramie

Buff_SA · 10-02-2012, 11:51 PM

Awesome, thanks for the help guys, much appreciated

Yes, I bought the tank second-hand from a guy that was selling is WR and trying to recuperate costs on the extras he had added.

If possible, a pic of the support bracket would help so I can fabricate something similar.

COXR650L · 10-03-2012, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buff_SA

Awesome, thanks for the help guys, much appreciated

Yes, I bought the tank second-hand from a guy that was selling is WR and trying to recuperate costs on the extras he had added.

If possible, a pic of the support bracket would help so I can fabricate something similar.

If no one gets back to you by tonight Ill get you some pics of the brackets.

COXR650L · 10-03-2012, 08:57 PM

Heres some pictures, the factory ones use a rubber garment, not sure if you need them or not.

Buff_SA · 10-03-2012, 10:42 PM

Excellent, thanks a million, that helps a lot.

10-02-2012, 07:20 AM	#1
Buff_SA ^OP Buff Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Cape Town Oddometer: 3	Help plz... Anybody fitted an Acerbis tank to a WR450 before? I'm having a slight issue regarding the fitment of the lower section of the tank. Can anybody maybe help with some advice please? Sorry for the re-direct, I posted the same question posted under the WR540 thread on the Wilddogs forum as well: http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=94268.msg2106248#new Thx

10-02-2012, 01:34 PM	#2
malcolmzilla Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Oddometer: 51	I had a glance at your pictures on the other board. Did you buy the tank used? With my new Acerbis tank, included were small aluminum extension tabs that connect from the stock rad to the nutserts on the Acerbis tank. These should be easy to fabricate, or order up from Acerbis. __________________ 10 EXCR530 with Christini AWD, street legal 09 WR450, dualsported 11 Berg 570, supermotoed, for now...

10-02-2012, 04:03 PM	#4
laramie LC4 crash test dummy! Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, Az Oddometer: 2,096	make sure you use loc-tite where you attach the bracket to the radiator. it will vibrate loose if not. if/when you make your brackets make sure the steel (or whatever you choose) is strong enough to handle the vibes as well laramie __________________ DON'T TRUST CUT 7! HE IS A CROOK! ASK ME HOW I KNOW. '12 LC8 990R, '02 LC4 640, '05 WR 450f (part-out), '98 XR400R, '76 KE100, '05 525 (Step-Child)

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10-02-2012, 01:39 PM	#3
COXR650L Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Oddometer: 897	Like the above poster said, there should be two small brackets. All they are is 1in wide, by about 2.5 long with a 45 or so degree bend, very easy to make.

10-02-2012, 11:51 PM	#5
Buff_SA ^OP Buff Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Cape Town Oddometer: 3	Awesome, thanks for the help guys, much appreciated Yes, I bought the tank second-hand from a guy that was selling is WR and trying to recuperate costs on the extras he had added. If possible, a pic of the support bracket would help so I can fabricate something similar.

10-03-2012, 08:57 PM	#7
COXR650L Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Oddometer: 897	Heres some pictures, the factory ones use a rubber garment, not sure if you need them or not.

10-03-2012, 10:42 PM	#8
Buff_SA ^OP Buff Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Cape Town Oddometer: 3	Excellent, thanks a million, that helps a lot.