WOW look at this Nomad TR650 tank!!!

Discussion in 'TR650' started by Motosportz, Jun 21, 2013.

  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
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    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
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    As the USA distributor for Nomad tanks I get the inside scoop. Well I just received this pix and WOW. Very interesting take on how to haul fuel on these. Not sure cost, capacity or availability (am told end of july though) yet but WOW. Looks like they will also protect the rad in a side drop. Very interesting.

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  2. bluegopher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Woodland Park, CO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR650 Terra
  3. msmith345 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Shawnee, KS
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '12 WR250, '92 360, '80 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    '72 Yamaha R5, '17 SV650
    Gonna need some heavier fork springs and a butt of iron :eek:
  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
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    many

    And a bunch of money I am guessing. Should know semi soon. I do like the idea and low slung weight.
  5. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    BTW I do have the universal ones shown on the rear rack in these pix in stock if anyone wanted to go that route.
  6. gots_a_sol Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Charles Town, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR177
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 250RR
    I saw the tank on the rack and thought 'Well, that isn't terribly exciting' Then saw you said may protect the radiator, so I looked again 'oh... OH!' That is a very interesting way of doing it.

    I wonder how it will be plumbed to the existing tank? And how they will be filled.
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  7. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
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    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Well thats pretty cool that you did not even notice a huge capacity tank. :thumbsup:
  8. gots_a_sol Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Charles Town, WV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR177
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 250RR

    Well, once I saw it, it is obvious now. At first glance though, they definitely didn't stick out like a sore thumb like a lot of oversized tanks do.


    Maybe if I had one of these bikes I would have noticed it right off? (I just sold my drz and the terra is on the short list of replacement options)
  9. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    So I see on the Nomad website, "Kelly Motosportz Inc", new business name?

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  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
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    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    :D Whatever.
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  11. mag00 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tucson
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra, Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    XR250 R1100RS CH50
    So much for the crash bar topic. Maybe another year to build them crash bars to fit this.
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  12. blaine.hale Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 Terra TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    1973 BMW r75, 1974 BMW R90, Bultaco
    That's horribly ugly. It looks like a whale. They didn't even follow the sharp angles and lines of the terra. It's great that they figured out a way to do this before anyone..but the looks could do with some major improving.
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  13. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Compared to a stock TR650 - yes. Compared to other huge tanks - I think it looks ok.

    It will be interesting to see how it actually works, pricing, availability, etc.
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  14. Kawagumby Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 TE310, 2014 TE250
    Other Motorcycles:
    WR250R, KDX220, 1987KDX200
    ...and capacity, who knows that may be fifty gallons, LOL. I think this is one of the least obtrusive large tank designs I've seen. I like the low CG aspect too. The largest tank available for my Yamaha WR250R looks like a giant, naked turkey hanging over the bike.
    PaulC, gots_a_sol, Next and 2 others like this.
  15. msmith345 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Shawnee, KS
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '12 WR250, '92 360, '80 390
    Other Motorcycles:
    '72 Yamaha R5, '17 SV650
    I'm not particularly interested in that much range, but do they offer clear tanks on other models? I hate not being able to see how much fuel is in a tank. Can the Husky gauge handle 10 gallons on the UG gauge?

    I'm trying to look at that and not imagine the front end plowing into some soft ground. That's some serious weight over the front of the bike. On asphalt, it's gotta make that front tire stick like glue.
  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
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    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
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    many
    Oops guess I was not supposed to post those pix yet. Here is more info...

    The tanks will give an extra 10-12 litres. They will fill via the main filler cap, there will be a vacuum pump pumping fuel back to main tank as the extra tanks sit lower than the main tank. There is frame work holding the tanks which act as radiator protection. There will also be a radiator guard attached to the tanks on either side going across in front of radiator. The whole setup is aimed at protecting the expensive radiator & adding fuel range. It will be a reasonably simple fitup. Cost will be around $800 as it includes frame work, 2 tanks, radiator guard, skid plate & plumbing.
  17. oregonsage 4st Clerk

    Location:
    Dry Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FX450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha DT400 x 2, BMW G310R
    msmith345,
    Yes, I have a natural color tailtank on my 449
  18. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    vacuum pump pumping? :confused:
  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many

    Is that a question? A vacuum pump is super simple and light and should work well there.
  20. Kenneth Webb Livin' It Up!

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630 TR650 Terra TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R, GoldWing, Africa Twin
    I think these will be fine for anyone needing extended range. I didn't notice the lower tanks for a few seconds either, and I own a 650. From a design standpoint perhaps they don't match the tank, but it's a price worth paying if you need the fuel.