Extra fuel range for your 449/511

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[McKay]

Ok, its here. It came about one week after I ordered it so thats dang fast. Its very well made, very thick plastic and I got the clear one. Black would be better in hindsight.
Mounting is a breeze but you have to take your time and make dam sure you want the mount where you put it, Only after mounting the tank mount did I relize I would have to come up with plan B for my flush mounted blinkers, no big deal but could be if I had mounted those fist instead of the tank. It goes on and off in about 60 seconds flat, good stuff. It is secure even though it looks kind of hokey with the bungies. The bracket stays when your not using the tank. It is low enough that it should be no problem if you scoot that far back, it sits below the main tank cap actually.
It does need a clamp for the connection to the main tank, but just a spring type will work. (stock clamp is not big enough)

(Yes, that is whats left of my New Klim Dakar pants on the pipe, stupid thing!)

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[AZuwere]

So you have to cut or drill out the rear fender for the straps to pass through?

 

[McKay]

No, they go over premolded runs in the tank itself, only drilling is for the funny looking Y bracket. Just a single hole. Straps go over tank and hook just forward of the brake light assembly.

 

[gillies]

So... How does it ride hammering through whoops and dropping off ledges all day?

 

[McKay]

Yet to be tested

 

[ozzie]

Seems like it should be an Austrailian.

The thing looks pretty good.

I had a 5 litre one on the back of my RMX for when I did the long rides and it held up alright. It had two fastening option #1 rubber straps #2 bolt on, I use the second option and had no probs. Even when I lost the cap for the tank he sent me a new one no cost

Kel

 

[Rearwheelin]

That tank is pretty cool ! Might be able to run Velcro strips between the fender and tank might add some mounting strength. I have the industrial 2" Velcro , is really strong.

 

[McKay]

That tank is pretty cool ! Might be able to run Velcro strips between the fender and tank might add some mounting strength. I have the industrial 2" Velcro , is really strong.

The tank bottom is lined with rubber foam material, its not going anywhere.

 

[Motosportz]

I like it except the bungee cord mounting. Do they offer a bolt on option?

 

[Desertyucca]

Is the bottom of the tank flat? Wondering if the small Luggage rack would have to go

 

[McKay]

I like it except the bungee cord mounting. Do they offer a bolt on option?

I didt like the bungees either but they are pretty dang secure. No bolt on options for the TE

 

[McKay]

Is the bottom of the tank flat? Wondering if the small Luggage rack would have to go

The bottom is molded into an inverted V shape that fits perfectly between the side panels and fender.

 

[Motosportz]

So I contacted these guys, seem really nice and quick to respond (good stuff) he is trying to get me to be the US importer for these but would be to much cash outlay (he wants me to carry the whole line) and not my core biz plus all my money is wrapped up in inventory right now. How much interest is there for this stuff? Thats hard for me to judge.

 

[Rearwheelin]

I think McKay might ride Dusy Ershim in august and since he is a notch above begining trail rider might be a good test for the tank ..... He should have many falls ! Ha ha I havn't seen his whole line but I am sure if the price is right on the tanks you will sell them.... $150 to the door !

 

[Desertyucca]

So I contacted these guys, seem really nice and quick to respond (good stuff) he is trying to get me to be the US importer for these but would be to much cash outlay (he wants me to carry the whole line) and not my core biz plus all my money is wrapped up in inventory right now. How much interest is there for this stuff? Thats hard for me to judge.

I put a small rack on the tail to do exactly what they designed. My current solution is not as clean or easy to uses as their design. I like their idea for dual sport runs. Low Profile easy fill. Question, can it be removed easy when the tank is not needed?
Would I buy one? Yes I would try one for the 511.
I would probably not buy one for the 310 since this has an oversize tank.
Their external tank solution for Bikes with oversize tank options could be a hard to sell!

 

[Rearwheelin]

Has anyone called Clark ? They could make those...

 

[Motosportz]

Has anyone called Clark ? They could make those...

Don't get me started. I like Clarke products a lot and they are just south of me. Offered them many bikes to build from and the answer is always no. Had a pre-production 08 TXC510, first one in the country in my hands and offered it to them... nope. Roto molds are very time consuming and expensive to build and they said husky does not sell enough bikes to make it worth it. Bills has offered them several bikes and even took them some i think but never seem to get the husky stuff done. I do understand spending your development money on KTM Honda and Yamaha as they sell many time more product.

 

[Rearwheelin]

In a slow economy people are willing to put forth more effort into making ends meet.... Might be worth a shot

 

[McKay]

I put a small rack on the tail to do exactly what they designed. My current solution is not as clean or easy to uses as their design. I like their idea for dual sport runs. Low Profile easy fill. Question, can it be removed easy when the tank is not needed?
Would I buy one? Yes I would try one for the 511.
I would probably not buy one for the 310 since this has an oversize tank.
Their external tank solution for Bikes with oversize tank options could be a hard to sell!

Goes on in sixty seconds, can be removed in half the time. It really is a nice tank and the profile is great. Id get black if I was buying another.
Their application line is pretty big, Kelly, I feel your pain.