The DR650 thread

[chopperpilot]

True, but I dont have a spare R7k lying around 

Is that your DR in the profile pic?

[Ri]

Your setup with the spare fuel tank looks great though

[Hfx]

True, but I dont have a spare R7k lying around 

Is that your DR in the profile pic?

Yes sir


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[Hfx]

Your setup with the spare fuel tank looks great though

Thanks a Mil. Yeah had to modify the pannier brackets a bit to accommodate one on each side. Cheap and nasty option.

The problem though is when I need both panniers on. Then I need to strap the tank to the back plate and pack all my bags on top which is not ideal


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[chopperpilot]

True, but I dont have a spare R7k lying around 

Is that your DR in the profile pic?

Yes sir


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I did the same on my Husky 610 TE Fi, for which no long range tank is available.

Pioneer Plastics jerry can, with a home made metal sub frame.

Mine swallowed 5.7 liters.

Is that not sufficient for your fuel needs?

[Hfx]

for shorter "between towns" trips it is perfect yes. I do however do longer "no mans land" rides where its around 250 -300km between fuel points and then I need a 3rd jerrycan. Its not ideal as the packing on the DR becomes iffy.

But until I have the funds for a long range tank it will have to do I suppose 

[chopperpilot]

for shorter "between towns" trips it is perfect yes. I do however do longer "no mans land" rides where its around 250 -300km between fuel points and then I need a 3rd jerrycan. Its not ideal as the packing on the DR becomes iffy.

But until I have the funds for a long range tank it will have to do I suppose 

Thank you. Agree.

I had the 18 liter IMS on my DR. Was perfect for my needs.

Had the bigger Acerbis at first, think 25 liters, but is was to big. A friend bought it for his DR.

[Ri]

for shorter "between towns" trips it is perfect yes. I do however do longer "no mans land" rides where its around 250 -300km between fuel points and then I need a 3rd jerrycan. Its not ideal as the packing on the DR becomes iffy.

But until I have the funds for a long range tank it will have to do I suppose 

Thank you. Agree.

I had the 18 liter IMS on my DR. Was perfect for my needs.

Had the bigger Acerbis at first, think 25 liters, but is was to big. A friend bought it for his DR.

I swapped a perfectly good 18l fuel tank for a 31l fuel tank. What was I thinking

18l is just too small for my heavy throttle hand. 21l is perfect. 31l is like having a baby elephant sitting in front of me. For my needs, 21l is best size and IMO the Acerbis looks best on the bike too

[Hfx]

for shorter "between towns" trips it is perfect yes. I do however do longer "no mans land" rides where its around 250 -300km between fuel points and then I need a 3rd jerrycan. Its not ideal as the packing on the DR becomes iffy.

But until I have the funds for a long range tank it will have to do I suppose 

Thank you. Agree.

I had the 18 liter IMS on my DR. Was perfect for my needs.

Had the bigger Acerbis at first, think 25 liters, but is was to big. A friend bought it for his DR.

I swapped a perfectly good 18l fuel tank for a 31l fuel tank. What was I thinking

18l is just too small for my heavy throttle hand. 21l is perfect. 31l is like having a baby elephant sitting in front of me. For my needs, 21l is best size and IMO the Acerbis looks best on the bike too

Geez you can almost go to KZN on 1 elephant lol


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[Bikerboer1973]

An option maybe?

See if you can get hold off a second hand original tank, drill a couple off holes in the sides so it can act as baffles, then get some one to form and weld a new skin on. The size will be dependent on you and depending on how much you pay for a secondhand tank the costs will be a lot less than R7k. a Buddy off mine did it for someone, can't remember for what bike, but the oke was very happy as he got quite a bit off extra fuel and enough to suit his needs.

[Bensien]

I fitted  the big Acerbis and in retrospect it was a mistake. I seldom use my DR for touring. If  the tank is full it becomes a pig when I take it off road, especially in thick sand, so I half-fill it anyway. I should rather have invested in a Rotopax system that I can also use on my other bikes.

[LeonDude]

So my 2 x 2 liter coke bottle system is still good?
 

But seriously, refilling all the time is a pain. An 18L tank would be nice.

[Ri]

I fitted  the big Acerbis and in retrospect it was a mistake. I seldom use my DR for touring. If  the tank is full it becomes a pig when I take it off road, especially in thick sand, so I half-fill it anyway. I should rather have invested in a Rotopax system that I can also use on my other bikes.

This is exactly the problem with the small elephant. Sure you can get to KZN on 1 small elephant, but you won't have any fun doing it as a small elephant is heavy to throw around on gravel. My bike fell and I couldn't lift it by myself - too heavy. The weight added to a few falls maybe cracked the handlebar, which snapped clean off while I was riding in the back of beyond one day.

By that time the 21l tank was back, so I could at least lift the bike.

So my 2 x 2 liter coke bottle system is still good?
 

But seriously, refilling all the time is a pain. An 18L tank would be nice.

Add one more Coke bottle and patch them all together