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DGShaffer · 11-13-2007, 03:27 PM

Mine is coming in on the 16th. Thanks for the heads up on the mounting bracket and heat tape. I own a sheet metal fabrication business. I'll see what I can come up with to help direct cool air to the motor. If I come up with something worth while I'll offer it here.

BeeDub · 11-13-2007, 03:56 PM

It does look quite a bit meaner than the stocker, sort of like a pair of bull testicles without being on the bike!

I got the white one, there's a little too much mismatched red on the bike already, with the Maier MX rear fender I put on and the stock tank didn't even match the seat or original plastic, so I'm throwing in some contrast.

On the heat issue, have you guys taken the smog stuff off? That might help a bit. So might re-jetting as I'm told. I really couldn't tell you what changes I have or am yet to experience as I don't have the temperature dipstick yet, hopefully a stocking stuffer...

DockingPilot · 11-13-2007, 04:16 PM

You can cut that wire that came with the tank and fabricate it to secure the tank up front on both sides.
Also, curious, how do you know your engine is running 10' hotter ? You mean your oil temp ? Mine varies so much it is hard to duplicate 2 runnings to compare temps. Mine never goes over 250' and rarely gets that hot.

Doghouse_Riley · 11-14-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by byron555

I just order this rack, and the owner could not be nicer!

I am looking forward to having a nice rack

I will review/recommend it later

I've been eyeing that rack on ebay.

Looking forward to your review.

BeeDub · 11-14-2007, 10:53 AM

Just put it on last night! Someone mentioned heat tape, is that really necessary? The manufacturer said nothing about it...

Mercury264 · 11-14-2007, 11:08 AM

I didn't use any tape.

One thing to bear in mind is make sure the tank is level and not hanging down on one side. Mine was not level and it was rubbing on the top of the engine and had actually melted the tank - I caught it in time though.

BeeDub · 11-14-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercury264

I didn't use any tape.

One thing to bear in mind is make sure the tank is level and not hanging down on one side. Mine was not level and it was rubbing on the top of the engine and had actually melted the tank - I caught it in time though.

Thanks for the tip! I did take a pretty good look at everything and it looked level. I wiped my finger around everywhere I could too and didn't find any leaks. One thing I'm concerned about is the usable fuel in the tank. The petcock seems higher than the front bulbs, and then it has about a 2 inch tube sticking up for the fuel draw. I'm guessing it's to avoid sediment, but it seems a little excessive...

Mercury264 · 11-14-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BeeDub

Thanks for the tip! I did take a pretty good look at everything and it looked level. I wiped my finger around everywhere I could too and didn't find any leaks. One thing I'm concerned about is the usable fuel in the tank. The petcock seems higher than the front bulbs, and then it has about a 2 inch tube sticking up for the fuel draw. I'm guessing it's to avoid sediment, but it seems a little excessive...

It certainly is a tight fit on top of the engine but as long as it's secured correctly it'll be fine.

Talking of usable fuel in the tank...for the first time EVER I ran out of gas yesterday on the way to work

I guess the reserve is not as big as I had thought.... When it happened there was fuel in the tank on the other side of the petcock but I could not get it over into the petcock side. A really nice guy helped me out and I was back on the road shortly after.

That got me thinking about some sort of siphon to get the fuel from one side to the other...I wonder if anyone has any ideas

husky123 · 11-14-2007, 11:27 AM

Just wanted to add another thumbs up for the Rox risers! I got my 2 inchers today and install was a breeze. Cables can't go much higher but seem good. I love the fact I can rotate the bars farther forward. Infinitely adjustable.

BeeDub · 11-14-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercury264

It certainly is a tight fit on top of the engine but as long as it's secured correctly it'll be fine.

Talking of usable fuel in the tank...for the first time EVER I ran out of gas yesterday on the way to work

I guess the reserve is not as big as I had thought.... When it happened there was fuel in the tank on the other side of the petcock but I could not get it over into the petcock side. A really nice guy helped me out and I was back on the road shortly after.

That got me thinking about some sort of siphon to get the fuel from one side to the other...I wonder if anyone has any ideas

Actually, I do, I've been thinking of ordering this one from the sporty's catalogue, mainly for bike to bike or car to bike transfer, but it should work, link:

http://sportys.com/acb/showdetl.cfm?...product_id=325

BeeDub · 11-14-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by husky123

Just wanted to add another thumbs up for the Rox risers! I got my 2 inchers today and install was a breeze. Cables can't go much higher but seem good. I love the fact I can rotate the bars farther forward. Infinitely adjustable.

Did you get the pivoting one, or the anti-vibe one? It's going to be a good idea. I haven't gotten to ride my bike offroad much yet, but the few times I have stood up, I've noticed the uncomfortability of the bars.

benh · 11-14-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by husky123

Just wanted to add another thumbs up for the Rox risers! I got my 2 inchers today and install was a breeze. Cables can't go much higher but seem good. I love the fact I can rotate the bars farther forward. Infinitely adjustable.

Which risers did you get exactly? and you didn't have to replace any cables?

B DIRT · 11-14-2007, 11:40 AM

Hey guys something that me and two other buddies did was to cut the rod in half that came with the tank and loop the end that you cut around the inner wing bolt where the bracket is welded to the frame and the tank wont rock from side to side makes it real sturdy.

BeeDub · 11-14-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercury264

That got me thinking about some sort of siphon to get the fuel from one side to the other...I wonder if anyone has any ideas

Wonder if this one would work too? Less bulk.

http://doitbest.com/main.aspx?pageid...associate=true

BeeDub · 11-14-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by B DIRT

Hey guys something that me and two other buddies did was to cut the rod in half that came with the tank and loop the end that you cut around the inner wing bolt where the bracket is welded to the frame and the tank wont rock from side to side makes it real sturdy.

Mine didn't even come with the rod? I don't care though, I was thinking I'd try something else anyway, but haven't really looked at it yet. It seems fine until Thanksgiving when I really get to take it off the beaten path.

11-13-2007, 03:27 PM	#1546
DGShaffer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Oddometer: 124	Mine is coming in on the 16th. Thanks for the heads up on the mounting bracket and heat tape. I own a sheet metal fabrication business. I'll see what I can come up with to help direct cool air to the motor. If I come up with something worth while I'll offer it here. __________________ Don Bridgewater, NJ 2007 XR650L Titan Silver '05 R1150RT with all the goodies! My Photo Page Downloadable Route Files

11-13-2007, 03:56 PM	#1547
BeeDub Havagoowan Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 2,018	Clarke 4.7 It does look quite a bit meaner than the stocker, sort of like a pair of bull testicles without being on the bike! I got the white one, there's a little too much mismatched red on the bike already, with the Maier MX rear fender I put on and the stock tank didn't even match the seat or original plastic, so I'm throwing in some contrast. On the heat issue, have you guys taken the smog stuff off? That might help a bit. So might re-jetting as I'm told. I really couldn't tell you what changes I have or am yet to experience as I don't have the temperature dipstick yet, hopefully a stocking stuffer...

11-13-2007, 04:16 PM	#1548
DockingPilot Hooked Up and Hard Over Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Andover, N.J. Oddometer: 7,446	You can cut that wire that came with the tank and fabricate it to secure the tank up front on both sides. Also, curious, how do you know your engine is running 10' hotter ? You mean your oil temp ? Mine varies so much it is hard to duplicate 2 runnings to compare temps. Mine never goes over 250' and rarely gets that hot. __________________ Frank Reinbold "Every bike I ever had, was the best bike I ever had, when I had it" *2010 FOREVER WEST* NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA OFFROAD F800GS 14 DAY IDAHO ADVENTURE KTM 950 TRANS AM TRAIL WEST TRANS AM TRAIL VID CLIP THE DEAN OF WESTERN ADVENTURE ROUTES

11-14-2007, 10:53 AM	#1550
BeeDub Havagoowan Joined: Aug 2007 Oddometer: 2,018	New Tank, Here it is - crappy phone pics though Just put it on last night! Someone mentioned heat tape, is that really necessary? The manufacturer said nothing about it...

11-14-2007, 11:08 AM	#1551
Mercury264 Once you go Triple... Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Masshole Oddometer: 20,413	I didn't use any tape. One thing to bear in mind is make sure the tank is level and not hanging down on one side. Mine was not level and it was rubbing on the top of the engine and had actually melted the tank - I caught it in time though. __________________ '12 Tiger 800XC '07 TE510 '02 Sprint ST '99 XR650L '99 Speed Triple

11-14-2007, 11:27 AM	#1554
husky123 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Oddometer: 1,427	Just wanted to add another thumbs up for the Rox risers! I got my 2 inchers today and install was a breeze. Cables can't go much higher but seem good. I love the fact I can rotate the bars farther forward. Infinitely adjustable.

11-14-2007, 11:40 AM	#1558
B DIRT Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: your moms house startn a small fire in her panties Oddometer: 1,376	Hey guys something that me and two other buddies did was to cut the rod in half that came with the tank and loop the end that you cut around the inner wing bolt where the bracket is welded to the frame and the tank wont rock from side to side makes it real sturdy. __________________ 2002 XR650R (plated), 2000 XR650R (trophy), 2013 CRF250L, 1990 Transalp, 2002 CR125R (woods weapon), 1977 CT90, 2009 Big Red, 2008 CRF230L (wifeys), 2003 XR650R (boys), 1972 XL250 (boys), 1997 CR80R (boys)

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