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Looks like Safari tanks are just about ready to go...

Chuffa

Chuffa

Husqvarna
Pro Class
Looks like Safari tanks are just about ready to go...

Source: Trailzone Magazine - Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trailzone-Magazine/139740902729354?hc_location=stream

Quote "TOP SECRET: SAFARI TANKS FOR HUSQVARNA TR650 TERRA​
Off Road Explorer web master and TZ adventure bike editor Lance 'Russ' Turnley just managed to score some exclusive photos of Aussie brand Safari Tanks' new Husqvarna TR650 long-range fuel tank. ​
The side pods work in addition to the standard tank and the combined capacity comes to around 30 litres. That could give the Terra a fuel range of 600 to 750km. ​
In about a week's time if everything goes to plan, Russ will be getting a pair of these 'pods' fitted to the TZ/ORE Husqvarna Terra 650 Project Bike and heading for the outback. ​
A full report will appear in TRAIL ZONE issue #50 due out in October, so look out for it!"​

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wowwwwwwwww 750km is amazing range.. But i noticed down fuel level not useful ??.
how they managed to absorb lowest fuel level??.
 
465 mile range.....wow.
I thought the Safari tank on my TE630 was a commanding visual presence - that's a billboard.
 
Love it. I had just emailed them asking for an update. Original projection was July. Late maybe but not complaining! Want it****************************************!
 
Too bad they did not come up with a way to just replace the stock tank with a larger single unit one that can be lifted off for service.
I am sure it would loose some capacity, but so what, there appears to be plenty.

The initial install would be a pain as you would have to disassemble the bike to get the stocker out, but it would be a one-time thing, and then all maintenance would be easier.
 
Mark,
That may be all well but in Aus there are sections where there is 400 or 500 km between fuel stations and the fuel at these remote stations can be horrendously expensive. Filling up with 400 or 500km of fuel where it isn't a so dear is a must. The dearest fuel I have ever pought was at Sandfire flat in West Aus and that was 500km from the last station and is on the National highway 1
 
I hope you don't have to remove the stock tank to install the feed line. That would mean disassembling the subframe, and everything that goes with it.

...why did I buy such a complicated bike?
 
Mark Regier said:
View attachment 30426 View attachment 30424View attachment 30425View attachment 30425 While this is a beautiful and certainly functional/convenient tank, I must interject an option for hauling extra fuel.

For months before planning a trip through Central America with my wife, I obsessed over carrying enough fuel. There was reportedly a section of terrain through Baja that was over 200 miles between stations. With the possibility of getting lost and consequently doing extra miles, I was concerned. I was getting around 160 miles per tank with a clark tank on a Honda XR 650 L.

We left on the trip anyway, and as I observed local methods, and realized that as an American, I had bought into the "buy more stuff" method of solving this problem. Here's what I watched Central Americans do.

1. If you're worried about range, fill up every time you can.
2. If you're still concerned, look for empty soda bottles in a trash can (Coke bottles are the best because they are elastic).
3. Fill them with fuel, strap to bike.
4. Ride 50-100 miles, stop, dump them in, and recycle/trash the bottles. There will be more bottles and fuel at the next station.

I realize this is extra hassle, but for anyone planning a long distance trip, I would suggest that for the cost of an upgraded fuel tank, you could instead extend your trip by a month or two (which is what it's all about anyway, right?).

Not trying to shed a negative light on anyone's choices or this lovely custom fuel tank for the Terra. Just offering a little road wisdom that may help the budget traveler avoid an expensive/unnecessary purchase.

Bottles of fuel elegantly strapped to top of RH case in both photos.

Happy riding!
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That won't work around here. There are laws against putting fuel in non-approved containers. Because you can't pump your own gas in NJ, you can't even do it yourself and feign ignorance/beg forgiveness/whatever. Besides, if a cop saw you riding around with a molotov cocktail on your saddlebag, you'd be in Gitmo pronto!
 
chris1261: Oregon is the other state that prohibits filling your own tank but since 2002 motorcyclists can fill their own after the attendant hands them the nozzle. I believe we are supposed to hand it back to them after the tank is filled and they are to hang the nozzle back up. I keep forgetting that last part.
 
chris1261 said:
That won't work around here. There are laws against putting fuel in non-approved containers. Because you can't pump your own gas in NJ, you can't even do it yourself and feign ignorance/beg forgiveness/whatever. Besides, if a cop saw you riding around with a molotov cocktail on your saddlebag, you'd be in Gitmo pronto!
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And since there's a gas station on every corner on the east coast, why does it matter?
 
I used to do trade shows for my company and the first time I went to New York (Jacob Javits Center) I asked a union guy if he could get me a part based on a crude sketch on a piece of paper....he replied "this is New York.... I can get you a fuggin baby if you want"!
 
It looks a fantastic idea this tank, because you just need, to fill twice a year.
The way it looks seems to need a little pump to refill stock tank from the extra tank, i suppose.. because they said original tank work together
 
I merged 2 of the Safari tank threads to reduce confusion.

(hey, didn't I read this before? type moments)
 
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