Safari tanks TR650

[Toyboy]

Did shoot an email to the folks in AU for an update on the 25L tank they are working on for the TR's.

Hi Dave,

The TR650 tank is in early stages of development at the moment.
We will be testing the TR650 in July this year.

Once the tank is available may I suggest that for your convenience you go through our American distributor, Just Gas Tanks
http://www.justgastanks.com/

Regards, Wayne.

Safari Fuel Tanks
R & V Aqualine Industries
1933 Carboor Everton Road
Carboor VIC 3678
AUSTRALIA
PH. +61 3 5729 5556
FAX +61 3 5729 5559
EMAIL info@rvaqualine.com.au

 

[kjackbrown]

I wonder if their tank will allow the TR to retain the factory bodywork

 

[Toyboy]

Can't imagine it wouldn't but will wait and see

 

[rww]

That's around 6 gallons .....I'm in

 

[Toyboy]

That's around 6 gallons .....I'm in

6.6 to be exact. I am anxiously waiting......

 

[William42]

I am waiting for this tank. My credit card isn't.

 

[tweber]

I hope the tank will protect the radiator also.

 

[Toyboy]

I am waiting for this tank. My credit card isn't.

It's only money and you can't take it with you! Ahh so many bikes, so little time!!

 

[Delnari]

Anyone purchase this tank yet? Waiting for more information from how it connects to the factory tank before I bite the bullet and order one.

 

[Darman]

Hi, just bought a magazine project bike with the safari tank (literally picked it up Sat morning). Didn't come with the instructions but I've asked for a copy from the supplier.

From what i can see (and as described by the dealer), there are two separate halves of the tanks with separate feeder lines. Each line has its own on/off valve (on the inside of the tanks positioned under the radiator). These join to a main on/off valve which then connects to the main fuel tank. The fuel is gravity fed from the safari tanks to the main tank. Each tank has to be filled separately. Thats right, three fuel caps. You can just run on the main tank, without having the others in use if you use your bike for commuting(I'll be doing a lot of. Hope the helps.

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[AUS_TR650]

Is there a threaded socket in the main tank where you install the on/off valve? Is it a drain point for the main tank that's plugged at the moment?

 

[Delnari]

Just so I'm following this. The Main On/Off valve is a new piece that is connected between the stock tank and the two halfs of the Safari Tank, correct? You can control with Safari tank side is open by a secondary On/Off switch at the front of each Safari Tank side; you can either close or open either side of the Safari tanks. I like the fact you can close both Safari sides and run just the main tank or a combination of all 3 tanks.

 

[Ed.]

Hi, just bought a magazine project bike with the safari tank (literally picked it up Sat morning). Didn't come with the instructions but I've asked for a copy from the supplier.

From what i can see (and as described by the dealer), there are two separate halves of the tanks with separate feeder lines. Each line has its own on/off valve (on the inside of the tanks positioned under the radiator). These join to a main on/off valve which then connects to the main fuel tank. The fuel is gravity fed from the safari tanks to the main tank. Each tank has to be filled separately. Thats right, three fuel caps. You can just run on the main tank, without having the others in use if you use your bike for commuting(I'll be doing a lot of. Hope the helps.

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Very Nice Darman! That was the bike that got me thinking about the TR. It definitely looks the goods!

 

[Darman]

Is there a threaded socket in the main tank where you install the on/off valve? Is it a drain point for the main tank that's plugged at the moment?

The attached photos show the on/off valves on the tanks and the main valve to the main tank. I didn't install so am not sure how it was done.

 

[Darman]

Just so I'm following this. The Main On/Off valve is a new piece that is connected between the stock tank and the two halfs of the Safari Tank, correct? You can control with Safari tank side is open by a secondary On/Off switch at the front of each Safari Tank side; you can either close or open either side of the Safari tanks. I like the fact you can close both Safari sides and run just the main tank or a combination of all 3 tanks.

Correct on all counts. Good idea if you don't want to run with the extra fuel weight for normal commuting or if you get a puncture from a fall and need to isolate one side. The tanks are pretty sturdy so likelihood of a puncture is low I think.

 

[Chuffa]

The attached photos...

Thanks for the pics. So we will have to drill into the stock tank…. Hmmmm...

 

[Darman]

Very Nice Darman! That was the bike that got me thinking about the TR. It definitely looks the goods!

Thanks. Only had it three days now and I'm falling in love. Smooth well balanced ride, responsive and agile. I got lucky it came up at the right time.

 

[AUS_TR650]

Thanks for the pics. So we will have to drill into the stock tank…. Hmmmm...

Hmmmm indeed.
It appears they've used some glue to assist with retention. I'd remove the tank and have a boss plastic welded that can be drilled & tapped for the fitting providing durability.
No fitting instructions on their website so this is speculation on my behalf.

 

[Darman]

Hi all, just recieved an email from Wayne at Safari. Be another 2-3 weeks before they release their instructions for the TR650 tanks. Said they'd be released on the web site. Will have to keep an eye out for them. Cheers

 

[Len Taylor]

I just pulled the trigger on one. I should receive it in 4-6 weeks. According to Ben at Just Gas Tanks/Safari USA, he will receive 6-8 of them, and they are almost all gone:

http://justgastanks.com/product_info.php?products_id=5216