[dsn_klr650] digest number 429

[Barry Mcpherron]

Kevin, I recently installed a White IMS tank on my '91 KLR (and then sold it two weeks later). Another lister who is currently off line and moving also installed an IMS tank at the same time. We compared notes and came up with the following conclusions. You are required to use the Stock KLR petcock. You will need to enlarge one hole to get the stock petcock screen to fit into the tank. They provide an extra gasket, but be sure to also use the original o-ring also for a leak tight seal. You will need to reuse most of the original tank hardware and the rubber grommets off the original tank. The IMS tank goes on easy enough but the tank shrouds don't fit quite right. You will have to modify the brackets and do some minor plastic trimming on the tank shrouds to get them to fit "perfect". The tank is somewhat lighter than the stock one, but not significantly lighter. If you want a color other than white you are probably out of luck. Jim had reported that IMS might be able to sell the green military tank (would look good on '00 and '01 models) but I never heard how he made out on this deal. It's not listed in the catalog so you would need to talk with IMS directly about this. The plastic is nice in that it doesn't dent, but is does scuff easily. Another alternative is to but a take-off metal tank from dual star in OD green. I think they are about half what you will pay for the plastic IMS tank. Barry '01 XR250R kevin johnson wrote:

> > Greetings, > > I recently dropped my KLR and dented the gas tank pretty bad. I am > considering replacing it with an IMS plastic tank. Does anyone have > this > tank installed on their KLR? Will the stock fuel petcock work off the > factory tank? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. > > Kevin Johnson > Tulsa, OK > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com

[Rev. Chuck]

Double edged sword - He is having one heck of a good time (for him I suppose). He won't be doing it long... --- Rev. Chuck :^)>+ A13 http://klr650.50megs.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Mon, 14 Aug 2000 16:05:09 Jim Cunningham wrote:

>I'll second that one!!! >That rider is doing a great disservice to the whole motorcycling community. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Tim Booth [mailto:tim.booth@...] >Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 15:59 PM >To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Digest Number 429 > > > > >And we wonder why much of the general public doesn't have much >use for motorcycles...... > > > >Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:45:15 EDT > From: TLrydr@... >Subject: Re: Oil consumption > > I use 15w 50 Mobil 1 change every 2000 miles or sooner, I have to add a >little oil last time to keep it just above the full line mark, I run WFO >every time i get on my Y2K, I also pull wheelies at every light and stop >sign, And i do a lot of clutchless shifting, also speed shifting when i am >racing around town, I jump curbs and go blasting down >allys...................................................... > > > Mike

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