I'd like to pick up a plastic tank (I like the IMS 2.6 and 3.2) but don't want to lose the fan in the process. I could care less about the horn so no worries there. So, which tanks allow you to retain the fan?
Which gas tanks allow you to keep the fan on an S/SM?
Started by ptgarcia, Sep 11 2009 07:14 AM
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Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:14 AM
I'd like to pick up a plastic tank (I like the IMS 2.6 and 3.2) but don't want to lose the fan in the process. I could care less about the horn so no worries there. So, which tanks allow you to retain the fan?
Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:40 AM
ptgarcia said:
But I need blue. :thumbsup:
I think the IMS will and I believe the Clarke will.......and you really need Black :p
Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:41 AM
If you need blue you won't be able to use the IMS 2.6. The website only lists yellow, green, and natural. You might ask it they would make you a custom blue one.
Having said that I really love my 2.6. It is very flat on the front and makes it a lot easier to slide forward without stressing the boys. I took my fan off so I don't know if it would interfere or not. I've heard of people putting computer fans on with a lower profile (not positive but I believe thats what Eddie O did) to keep a fan.
Having said that I really love my 2.6. It is very flat on the front and makes it a lot easier to slide forward without stressing the boys. I took my fan off so I don't know if it would interfere or not. I've heard of people putting computer fans on with a lower profile (not positive but I believe thats what Eddie O did) to keep a fan.
Posted 11 September 2009 - 07:50 AM
npm said:
If you need blue you won't be able to use the IMS 2.6. The website only lists yellow, green, and natural. You might ask it they would make you a custom blue one.
Having said that I really love my 2.6. It is very flat on the front and makes it a lot easier to slide forward without stressing the boys. I took my fan off so I don't know if it would interfere or not. I've heard of people putting computer fans on with a lower profile (not positive but I believe thats what Eddie O did) to keep a fan.
Having said that I really love my 2.6. It is very flat on the front and makes it a lot easier to slide forward without stressing the boys. I took my fan off so I don't know if it would interfere or not. I've heard of people putting computer fans on with a lower profile (not positive but I believe thats what Eddie O did) to keep a fan.
I've heard IMS will make the 2.6 in any of the colors they have you just need to call and order it. And I do know the fan won't fit with this tank unfortunately. If my bike was dirt only I'd already have a 2.6 on there. I just can't lose the fan on the street here in SoCal. It just gets way too hot in traffic.
I'm not really looking for more capacity either, although if I get it its cool. What concerns me more is keeping the seat front down as far as possible, which pretty much eliminates the big Clark, Acerbis and IMS tanks. If the IMS 3.2 fits with the fan that's what I'll probably end up with.
Posted 11 September 2009 - 08:18 AM
I have the Clarke 3.9 gal and both the fan and the horn are still in their previous location.
Tony
Tony
Posted 12 September 2009 - 01:52 AM
I have a 28 Liter Aqualine Safari. The fan is still connected. I don't know about color options.
Posted 12 September 2009 - 04:06 AM
+2 on the 3.2 IMS. Fan fits fine,but it is noticably wider than the stock tank.
I like running the stock tank for off road because of it's size, but I keep running out of gas at 60-65 miles since installing the FCR.
I like running the stock tank for off road because of it's size, but I keep running out of gas at 60-65 miles since installing the FCR.
Posted 12 September 2009 - 05:00 AM
Smias said:
'E and klx400R oem plastic tank are fine with the fan .
not on my E it isnt?cant get a standard fan in,, used a moped one instead
Posted 12 September 2009 - 01:29 PM
ptgarcia said:
What concerns me more is keeping the seat front down as far as possible, which pretty much eliminates the big Clark, Acerbis and IMS tanks. If the IMS 3.2 fits with the fan that's what I'll probably end up with.
If you have a Clarke filled, you won't need to slide forward in sharp turns - there's 30 lbs of fuel alone over your front wheel! :ride:
