looking for a used dual-star tank bag.

[Rick S.]

I'm ready to take the plunge and buy the plastic translucent gas tank. Which is the better one to get, IMS or Dual-Star for the military KLR? The Dual-Star requires you to buy another gas cap, not sure why.. Any one with a dual star tank cares to comment on his/hers? THANKS!

[Mike Torst]

> -----Original Message----- > From: RS [mailto:captive@...] > Subject: Re: RE: [DSN_klr650] Gas tank: IMS or Dual Star > > The Dual Star tank is from IMS. Gas Cap required because it will not > accept > > the factory item. You will need to move the factory petcock, but no big > > deal. > > > Thanks Mike. > > You mean the IMS tank comes with its own petcock?

No, you use the old one from your factory tank.

> And I guess the gas cap is a plastic screw on affair?

Yes, it is a screw-on

> And what's this about a fuel line coming out of the gas cap?

It is the vent line for the tank.

>Finally, how much does it cost?

Low to mid $200 range, w/ fuel cap. http://www.4strokesonly.com/IMSKaw.html has them for $199 w/o shipping and cap, but call them and make sure.

> I went to the IMS website but did not see a price.

You need to call them for costs.

> Lastly... (sorry for all the questions), how easy is it to install? I've > removed the gas tank, so I'm not a total idiot.

Check this link for instructions - http://imsproducts.com/instructions/113121.htm

> > Any help would be greatly appreciated! > Rick >

Mike Torst Las Vegas

[Judson D. Jones]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Rick S." wrote:

> I'm ready to take the plunge and buy the plastic translucent gas > tank. Which is the better one to get, IMS or Dual-Star for the > military KLR? The Dual-Star requires you to buy another gas cap, not > sure why.. Any one with a dual star tank cares to comment on > his/hers? > THANKS!

The Dual-Star tank is made by IMS. I just called IMS, and was informed that they make only one version of the tank (contrary to what I was told when I ordered mine last year), that takes the screw-on cap, which they supply. If I recall, Dual Star sells a cap made by Acerbis. If that is a locking cap, I would assume it is optional. If Dual Star tells you you have to have the Acerbis cap, you should draw your own conclusions as to why.

[Zachariah Mully]

On Thu, 2004-03-25 at 13:10, Mike Torst wrote:

> > Low to mid $200 range, w/ fuel cap. > > http://www.4strokesonly.com/IMSKaw.html > > has them for $199 w/o shipping and cap, but call them and make sure. >

FYI... That's not the bigass military tank, it's the smaller direct replacement for the OEM tank (i.e. it uses the OEM tank shrouds). Z DC A5X A12X

[Judson D. Jones]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Judson D. Jones" wrote:

> --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Rick S." wrote: > > I'm ready to take the plunge and buy the plastic translucent gas > > tank. Which is the better one to get, IMS or Dual-Star for the > > military KLR? The Dual-Star requires you to buy another gas cap, not > > sure why.. Any one with a dual star tank cares to comment on > > his/hers? > > THANKS! > > The Dual-Star tank is made by IMS. I just called IMS, and was informed that > they make only one version of the tank (contrary to what I was told when I > ordered mine last year), that takes the screw-on cap, which they supply. If I > recall, Dual Star sells a cap made by Acerbis. If that is a locking cap, I would > assume it is optional. If Dual Star tells you you have to have the Acerbis cap, > you should draw your own conclusions as to why.

Now I'm confused. A member of another list called IMS today and was told that the tank they sell to the military uses the OEM Kawasaki locking cap. Just goes to show, either you have to talk to the right guy, or be really careful how you frame your question.

[Mark Sampson]

Ok--here is what I got and where you can look at it. Hope this clears up some confusion. I got my translucent white 6.6 gallon tank from Dual Star---------I put over 6.9 gallons in it---I stretch it a bit and just call it 7. I had to buy a gas cap from them at an additional cost---as there is no way a stock cap will fit on there--no way---whole different deal. This tank does not accept the stock tank shrouds and the tank is the shroud--and extends forward just as the stock shrouds did. You can't use the stock shrouds with this tank. I was told it was the military tank----there were other color options----I want to see my gas--and don't give a rats a__ what it looks like. Do I like it-----oh yea big daddy !!! Arrggghhh Argghhhhhh Argghhh (Tim Allen grunt). You can see it at the link below. Mark Sampson www.bigdogadventures.com

[rsanders30117]

You can't use the OEM cap on the KLR650 IMS tank period! The IMS cap is a screw on & is used to vent the tank through a vent hose. The OEM cap is completely different. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Judson D. Jones" wrote:

> --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Judson D. Jones"

> wrote: > > --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Rick S." wrote: > > > I'm ready to take the plunge and buy the plastic translucent

gas

> > > tank. Which is the better one to get, IMS or Dual-Star for the > > > military KLR? The Dual-Star requires you to buy another gas

cap, not

> > > sure why.. Any one with a dual star tank cares to comment on > > > his/hers? > > > THANKS! > > > > The Dual-Star tank is made by IMS. I just called IMS, and was

informed that

> > they make only one version of the tank (contrary to what I was

told when I

> > ordered mine last year), that takes the screw-on cap, which they

supply. If I

> > recall, Dual Star sells a cap made by Acerbis. If that is a

locking cap, I would

> > assume it is optional. If Dual Star tells you you have to have

the Acerbis cap,

> > you should draw your own conclusions as to why. > > Now I'm confused. A member of another list called IMS today and was

told

> that the tank they sell to the military uses the OEM Kawasaki

locking cap. Just

> goes to show, either you have to talk to the right guy, or be

really careful how

> you frame your question.

[Mike Torst]

The sealer option is NOT needed, and it adds weight and reduces capacity. Before you order direct from IMS, compare the pricing to $199, incl gas cap, from http://www.4strokesonly.com http://www.4strokesonly.com/> Phone - 818-765-5616 I use the translucent IMS myself, so I do speak from experience. I like it A LOT. Mike Torst Las Vegas -----Original Message----- From: RS [mailto:captive@...] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 3:12 PM To: Mike Torst Subject: Gas tank: IMS or Dual Star Mike, Thanks a lot for that link to: http://www.finishlinewest.com/ims_tank_plus.htm I guess I should order it from IMS directly as it's cheaper than Dual Star's version. I want the military tank with the shrouds built in.. But what's this about: This tank had the fluorinated option which keeps fuel from leaching through the plastic. As you can see from the pics the tank has also been Line-X'd which will also seal the tank. Line-X is impervious to many liquids, one of them is gasoline My whole point for getting this tank is so that I can see how much fuel is in it and to get rid of the shrouds!! Anyway, you've been a great help! thanks again Rick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mark Lewis]

From the FAQ................. Where can I get another fuel tank? IMS makes a couple of different plastic replacement tanks for the KLR: the 5.5 gallon, and the 6.6 gallon "military tank" (part #113121, used on the USMC diesel KLR) which has the shrouds molded in. Some people refer to this as a 7-gallon tank, but the volume range is due to production variances. IMS may not list this tank on their web site, but they will make it on special order. You can specify any color they use. Black (B1) is supposedly best for sweat resistance (the fuel's, not yours); there is also green (G2), translucent green (G3), white (W1) and natural (N1). They also may have a coating that prevents fuel sweating. Here's the kicker (thanks to Walt Lensowich): When you get a military tank, you are actually getting the commercial version of the military tank. The bonafide military tank has a different gas cap with a check valve in the vent to prevent leaks. The commercial version has a rubber baffle. The cap sizes are different, and not interchangeable between the two tanks. It appears that Dual Star is the only dealer that can provide the true military fuel tank.

[Keith Saltzer]

Does anyone have a Dual-Star tank bag laying around that they would be willing to sell? I'm now thinking that I really need one for the "big trip". MrMoose A8 (Barbie and Ken special)