Honda XR650L Larger Gas TANK

Gobear · 09-19-2008, 07:32 AM

Hello Group,

From searching the web I've found three larger gas tanks that fit the XR650L.

IMS
Acrebis
Clark

Any advise on which brand is better would be helpful.

Ride safe

Gobear

09-19-2008, 07:51 AM

hi gobear and welcome. i'm running the clarke 4.7 on my L. no problems. i fabricated some struts out of aluminium for better stabilization instead of the wire cross-piece thingy that came with the clarke. the range is pretty substantial now.

good luck

al

mcnut · 09-19-2008, 08:44 AM

I have the IMS. Fits OK with some minor rubbing with the cylinder head bolts. Probably has 5000 off-road miles on it now.

Having said that, I have always been impressed with the Acrebis tanks I have seen and owned.

Bruce

KHVol · 09-19-2008, 10:33 AM

Had a Clarke on my L for 8 years now....never had a problem. Will continue to buy Clarkes. Have seen other brands have problems.

truck6driver · 09-19-2008, 10:47 AM

Running an IMS 4 gal tank. No leaks or problems other than discoloration from the fuel over the years. It was white but is kinda tan now. it has been on the bike for over 10 years. I did have to replace the gas cap because the rubber gasket/vent ripped this year and I could not find just the gasket. I think that $12 in over a decade is pretty good.

If I replace it I will go back with an IMS. I just cheap and don't want to spend the $$$.

Ray

AWM · 09-19-2008, 01:02 PM

IMS

Removed the stocker,and just bolted up the IMS 4 gallon.Used OEM petcock,and frame foam.I would like to put on thicker brakets then the ones that came with the tank,but haven't had any problem with the IMS brackets after,3,000 miles.

AWM · 09-19-2008, 01:03 PM

Then got the XR's only stickers.

Papa Pete · 09-19-2008, 02:46 PM

Honda had an issue with heat and put the wings on the stock tank.
I went with the Acerbis for that reason. Hey they built their tank with the wings as more fuel space. There are some that can't figure out how to mount the tank with the limited instructions that come from Acerbis, but don't let that stop you from considering them for your tank replacement.
Don't listen to the pin heads that couldn't figure out how to mount it and cut the tabs off the frame to make it work. The tank will fit and will come on and off quite smoothly once you get it on. The tank is really made well and the mounting hardware holds the tank in place.

GodSilla · 09-19-2008, 09:28 PM

Cut the tabs off the frame? You are kidding, right? What peanut would do such a thing? The Acerbis is the easieast thing to fit, dead simple so even a moron (me) can do it.
God help them if they do their own servicing.

Blakebird · 09-19-2008, 09:32 PM

I've read that the Acerbis is a tighter fit on the XR-L because of the additional stuff mounted to the frame under there.

It is a super fit on the XR600R and plenty haven't had any fitment issue on the XR-L.
I've had Clarke, IMS, and Acerbis - I rank Acerbis tops, and Clarke a close second. IMS only took third because of what I considered a cheesy petcock setup (on a DR650 tank)

Flycaster · 09-19-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gobear

IMS
Acrebis
Clark

Any advise on which brand is better would be helpful.

I have a Clarke 4.7 gallon on my 650L. No problems yet. Looks good and it was an easy installation.

truck6driver · 09-20-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blakebird

IMS only took third because of what I considered a cheesy petcock setup (on a DR650 tank)

I now nothing about the DR but my XR uses the stock petcock on the IMS tank. Fit was just like the stock tank.

Ray

Blakebird · 09-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truck6driver

I now nothing about the DR but my XR uses the stock petcock on the IMS tank. Fit was just like the stock tank.

Ray

The IMS DR650 tank comes pre-drilled for the oem vacuum two-stem petcock, yet it doesn't fit due to interference with cooling fins.
They do provide a petcock, but it's single-stem and leaves lots of room for the gasket to pinch, squish, and leak.

lewismedlock · 09-20-2008, 02:40 PM

Acerbis tanks come with their own dual petcocks. I've got the one that is almost 6 gallons. It was easy to install, but you have to relocate or raise your stock turn signals. It has held up well.

I fairly anal about bike maintenance and keeping things tight. A month or two after I posted this my Acerbis began to leak near the backbone, so I switched to a Clarke. It holds a gallon less, but it feels better between the knees.

Papa Pete · 09-20-2008, 03:13 PM

Yes if you check on thumper talk, there is advice to cut the tabs off the frame. I didn't and havn't had any problems. Yes you do have to relocate stock turn sigs on the front end. I went with the Acrbis hand guards with the turn sigs built into them.

Lewismedlock,
Is that the taxi driver bead seat your running there?
How well do rate them for long distance riding? With the bigger tank, I don't have to stop riding for about 200 miles before refuel and my ass would like
something between it and the seat.

09-19-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
Gobear ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Almonte, Ontario Oddometer: 21	Honda XR650L Larger Gas TANK Hello Group, From searching the web I've found three larger gas tanks that fit the XR650L. IMS Acrebis Clark Any advise on which brand is better would be helpful. Ride safe Gobear

09-19-2008, 01:02 PM	#6
AWM Beard Bros Racing Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Your Mom's house Oddometer: 10,224	IMS Removed the stocker,and just bolted up the IMS 4 gallon.Used OEM petcock,and frame foam.I would like to put on thicker brakets then the ones that came with the tank,but haven't had any problem with the IMS brackets after,3,000 miles. Attached Images __________________ "Hes not called the Angry White Man for nothing,much more fitting then the,Unicorn Clouds and Happy Trees Man".... UpST8 "French fry when you shoulda pizza'd,your gona have a bad time".

09-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#7
AWM Beard Bros Racing Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Your Mom's house Oddometer: 10,224	Then got the XR's only stickers. Attached Images __________________ "Hes not called the Angry White Man for nothing,much more fitting then the,Unicorn Clouds and Happy Trees Man".... UpST8 "French fry when you shoulda pizza'd,your gona have a bad time".

09-19-2008, 02:46 PM	#8
Papa Pete RIDES RED Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Hondarosa WI Oddometer: 618	duct work Honda had an issue with heat and put the wings on the stock tank. I went with the Acerbis for that reason. Hey they built their tank with the wings as more fuel space. There are some that can't figure out how to mount the tank with the limited instructions that come from Acerbis, but don't let that stop you from considering them for your tank replacement. Don't listen to the pin heads that couldn't figure out how to mount it and cut the tabs off the frame to make it work. The tank will fit and will come on and off quite smoothly once you get it on. The tank is really made well and the mounting hardware holds the tank in place.

09-19-2008, 09:32 PM	#10
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,357	I've read that the Acerbis is a tighter fit on the XR-L because of the additional stuff mounted to the frame under there. It is a super fit on the XR600R and plenty haven't had any fitment issue on the XR-L. I've had Clarke, IMS, and Acerbis - I rank Acerbis tops, and Clarke a close second. IMS only took third because of what I considered a cheesy petcock setup (on a DR650 tank) __________________ '12 VFR 1200 . '13 TR650 Terra . IBA #11735 . 1968-present

09-19-2008, 07:51 AM	#2
Dirtgeek Guest Oddometer: n/a	hi gobear and welcome. i'm running the clarke 4.7 on my L. no problems. i fabricated some struts out of aluminium for better stabilization instead of the wire cross-piece thingy that came with the clarke. the range is pretty substantial now. good luck al

09-19-2008, 08:44 AM	#3
mcnut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Bakersfield CA & Sammamish WA Oddometer: 1,153	I have the IMS. Fits OK with some minor rubbing with the cylinder head bolts. Probably has 5000 off-road miles on it now. Having said that, I have always been impressed with the Acrebis tanks I have seen and owned. Bruce

09-19-2008, 10:33 AM	#4
KHVol Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Oddometer: 2,112	Had a Clarke on my L for 8 years now....never had a problem. Will continue to buy Clarkes. Have seen other brands have problems.

09-19-2008, 10:47 AM	#5
truck6driver The Fireman Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Hope Mills, N.C. Oddometer: 5,824	Running an IMS 4 gal tank. No leaks or problems other than discoloration from the fuel over the years. It was white but is kinda tan now. it has been on the bike for over 10 years. I did have to replace the gas cap because the rubber gasket/vent ripped this year and I could not find just the gasket. I think that $12 in over a decade is pretty good. If I replace it I will go back with an IMS. I just cheap and don't want to spend the $$$. Ray

09-19-2008, 09:28 PM	#9
GodSilla I did that. Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Promised Land Oddometer: 6,451	Cut the tabs off the frame? You are kidding, right? What peanut would do such a thing? The Acerbis is the easieast thing to fit, dead simple so even a moron (me) can do it. God help them if they do their own servicing.

09-20-2008, 02:40 PM	#14
lewismedlock #lewismedlock Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Bow and Arrow OK. Oddometer: 11,555	Acerbis tanks come with their own dual petcocks. I've got the one that is almost 6 gallons. It was easy to install, but you have to relocate or raise your stock turn signals. It has held up well. I fairly anal about bike maintenance and keeping things tight. A month or two after I posted this my Acerbis began to leak near the backbone, so I switched to a Clarke. It holds a gallon less, but it feels better between the knees. lewismedlock screwed with this post 06-24-2009 at 04:02 PM

09-20-2008, 03:13 PM	#15
Papa Pete RIDES RED Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Hondarosa WI Oddometer: 618	Tab Removal Yes if you check on thumper talk, there is advice to cut the tabs off the frame. I didn't and havn't had any problems. Yes you do have to relocate stock turn sigs on the front end. I went with the Acrbis hand guards with the turn sigs built into them. Lewismedlock, Is that the taxi driver bead seat your running there? How well do rate them for long distance riding? With the bigger tank, I don't have to stop riding for about 200 miles before refuel and my ass would like something between it and the seat.

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