KTM 990 /950 adventure carbon fuel tanks - Page 2

nevgriff64 · 07-27-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sinaman

Hey Nev

Thanks for your interest in these tanks man you are looking at a fantastic product here but i can`t give you pricing of the fibre glass or plastic tanks as of yet but i will keep you notified as soon as we get some idea ,iam sure we would be able to help you out before you trip in august!

Hi Sinaman

How are the plastic tanks coming along mate?? Do you still think they will be ready to go before next month?? I`m leaving on my around Oz trip on the 25th of August..

Cheers Nev.

HappyGoLucky · 07-27-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sinaman

We have never had any delamination problems the only problem we have encounted in the pass was the clearcoat chipping due to stones and what ever flying objects but however we have reinforced the outer carbon skins with kevlar as so to prevent any puntures caused by such flying objects.

Thankyou
Simon (Downtown Cycles)

this isnt what the fellow in Australia said and showed in his photos.

Care to comment on that Simon?

Thanks - I dont want to be busting your balls, but at this price, I would also expect perfection

sinaman · 07-30-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nevgriff64

Hi Sinaman

How are the plastic tanks coming along mate?? Do you still think they will be ready to go before next month?? I`m leaving on my around Oz trip on the 25th of August..

Cheers Nev.

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Hey Nev
We are still working on the plastic versions and unfortunately won`t be able to help you out for next month but have a good trip anyway
I will keep you updated as to the future development of our plastic tanks

Thanks Simon

sinaman · 07-30-2007, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveInTheOutdoors

this isnt what the fellow in Australia said and showed in his photos.

Care to comment on that Simon?

Thanks - I dont want to be busting your balls, but at this price, I would also expect perfection

Hello

We will be at the upcoming KTM event in October (Rally Raid easton cape) please feel free to pop around and judge for yourself there will be around 10 bikes fitted with these carbon tanks.

Thanks Simon

nevgriff64 · 07-30-2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sinaman

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Hey Nev
We are still working on the plastic versions and unfortunately won`t be able to help you out for next month but have a good trip anyway
I will keep you updated as to the future development of our plastic tanks

Thanks Simon

No worries Simon..

Looks like it`s back to plan "B" for me..

Good luck with the tanks when you do finally get them up and going..

Venteuri · 08-30-2008, 03:57 PM

jamesbrown · 08-30-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Venturi

You read my mind.

I'd be very interested in the plastic versions if they ever came about.

fmfpunk · 08-30-2008, 09:30 PM

Hope i win the lotto tonite. Those carbon units are awesome!

Desert Yeti · 08-31-2008, 07:06 AM

My guess is the only way ya'll are gonna hear more about this is to try to contact the guy/manufacturer directly in South Africa. These posts are over a year old and are the last of the guys 14 posts on this site....

Let it die or put up some new info...

scalci · 11-05-2008, 09:33 PM

I was yesterday at Pro Action, Johannesburg and saw these. At frst I was impressed till I heard the price. I cannot believe that you pay R11k for these. There must be an cheaper way either in making these out of other material. This mean R1375 to carry 1Lt fuel.... This is not on. I agree it is a good product and looks nice and part of the bike, but then buying other ways is cost effective.

Maybe if it is cheaper people will buy this and you have more products out there.....

Crutchy · 11-07-2008, 02:33 AM

Get the weight on the back of the bike there is too much on the front i made 2 tanks up for the rear of K8ty 5.5 lts ea extra 11 lts its great all piped up out of alloy.

nevgriff64 · 11-07-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Crutchy

Get the weight on the back of the bike there is too much on the front i made 2 tanks up for the rear of K8ty 5.5 lts ea extra 11 lts its great all piped up out of alloy.

Pictures???

borsiin · 11-07-2008, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalci

I was yesterday at Pro Action, Johannesburg and saw these. At frst I was impressed till I heard the price. I cannot believe that you pay R11k for these. There must be an cheaper way either in making these out of other material. This mean R1375 to carry 1Lt fuel.... This is not on. I agree it is a good product and looks nice and part of the bike, but then buying other ways is cost effective.

Maybe if it is cheaper people will buy this and you have more products out there.....

It´s carbon fibre and hand made of course it´s expensive. But pepole spend 300$ on a glass clutch cover with no function apart from the bling factor so why not?

ktm950se · 10-22-2010, 11:04 AM

Greetings,
Does anyone else have experience with these tanks?

ktm950se

Scottyman · 10-24-2010, 08:06 PM

I have a set on my 2007 990s. I have been running them for the past two years with only minor venting issues. I think it was because I was over filling them. I have been leaving the neck empty (as stated by Adv. Overtime) without problems. They are one of the highest quality products I have purchased thus far. My Brother has the same bike and runs the rear tank in place of the left side exhaust can. He has had multiple failures on the plastic and is now on his third tank...no thanks! In addition, I didn't want to sacrifice the sweet note of the dual cans

08-30-2008, 03:57 PM	#21
Venteuri I don't give a shit Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Oddometer: 12,503	__________________ KTM 990 ADV 07 Member #68,893 Fishkens: Holy shit! Look at that little lizard. It's the Jesus Christ lizard...... Honey Badger don't give a shit. Ashamed member: I've been around oceans most of my life, and I honestly have never seen a Black man fishing.

08-30-2008, 09:30 PM	#23
fmfpunk Hooligan in training Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Koocamonga, CA Oddometer: 1,155	Hope i win the lotto tonite. Those carbon units are awesome! __________________ I'll slack you off, you fuzzy little foreigner. I'll fill your bagpipes with Wheatena!

08-31-2008, 07:06 AM	#24
Desert Yeti Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Oddometer: 246	My guess is the only way ya'll are gonna hear more about this is to try to contact the guy/manufacturer directly in South Africa. These posts are over a year old and are the last of the guys 14 posts on this site.... Let it die or put up some new info... __________________ Rich Rock Stars MC TRS 05 KTM 300 MXC 07 KTM 950 SE-R

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11-05-2008, 09:33 PM	#25
scalci Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Hartbeespoortdam, North West, South Africa Oddometer: 109	I was yesterday at Pro Action, Johannesburg and saw these. At frst I was impressed till I heard the price. I cannot believe that you pay R11k for these. There must be an cheaper way either in making these out of other material. This mean R1375 to carry 1Lt fuel.... This is not on. I agree it is a good product and looks nice and part of the bike, but then buying other ways is cost effective. Maybe if it is cheaper people will buy this and you have more products out there.....

11-07-2008, 02:33 AM	#26
Crutchy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 108	Get the weight on the back of the bike there is too much on the front i made 2 tanks up for the rear of K8ty 5.5 lts ea extra 11 lts its great all piped up out of alloy.

10-22-2010, 11:04 AM	#29
ktm950se Banned Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maine Oddometer: 1,385	Greetings, Does anyone else have experience with these tanks? ktm950se

10-24-2010, 08:06 PM	#30
Scottyman Blue & Orange Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ Oddometer: 61	I have a set on my 2007 990s. I have been running them for the past two years with only minor venting issues. I think it was because I was over filling them. I have been leaving the neck empty (as stated by Adv. Overtime) without problems. They are one of the highest quality products I have purchased thus far. My Brother has the same bike and runs the rear tank in place of the left side exhaust can. He has had multiple failures on the plastic and is now on his third tank...no thanks! In addition, I didn't want to sacrifice the sweet note of the dual cans