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Great video. I just picked up the 6.6 and luckily the fuel line on the 4.9 ims tank ive been usingwas 2 inches too short to take the bile for a ride. Thay has allowed me to read forums and watch videos like yours. 2nd petock is on order, and youre the first person ive seen mention the oil cooler rub. Ill definitely be looing into that to stop it before it ever happens. Pounding out desert miles is why i got this tank!!! Looks pretty sick too imo.

The 6.6 gallon tank can rub the oil cooler. I switched to the 5.3 gallon and no issues.

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, that's what I've heard. I may have to switch out at some point.

@nicoradv3923

2 ай бұрын

I never had that problem of rubbing... Put 40k miles on mine. I have the 5.3 on DR i have now (just bought). I'll put the 6.6 on it as soon as I get some other stuff I need to do to it first. Setting it up like the one i had before. I just hope it at least gets the same mileage as one before 250 miles to reserve.

@momoski68

2 ай бұрын

I picked up a used DR650 and it already had the 5.3 on it and having the over 200 mile range is really sweet.

Yeah, the 6.6g is a bit large but rather than switch tanks for back country riding, which is a little bit of a pain, just fill it halfway. Getting a DR650 is on my bucket list (I have the DRZ400S now) so after watching this video I think I'd go with the the 5.3g tank when the time comes. Great thorough video.

The bike is so Nice with oem fuel tank...i have a black one just like yours...what i did is install 1 rotopax (1 gallon version) for extra range on the rear rack and sometimes stack another one for longer rides....works well and the répartition of the weight...is good too...adiooosss...from granby qc...

Hello, I like the new intro. My Dr650 has the Acerbis 5.3 I quite often think about putting my stock tank back on like a month ago when I was ridding in sand fully loaded on the Mohave road!

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Do you want to switch back due to the added weight of the gas?

@kh-vz2el

6 ай бұрын

@@precipiceofgrind I don't think I will change back to stock tank, just complaining after years of riding 250 dirt bikes the big DR650 is a handful for me in the sand. Have a great day.

Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 What type of engine skidplate did you install, thank you so much for assisting me. Keep producing more videos.

@precipiceofgrind

4 ай бұрын

The skid-plate is from T Rex Racing and it's the Second Edition version. Thanks for watching!

I just bought the 5.3 gallon tank to put on my 2023 DR 650, I’m looking forward to spring to try it out, I’m going to order the extra petcock too, then I’ll install them. Keep up the great work. You give me some great ideas for mine. Maybe someday we may cross paths, as I love riding in the Swells, as I live 4 miles from one of the entrances here in the Price area, and I’m hoping to make it down to Southern Utah.

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Right on, hope it works out well for you! From what I understand the 5.3 gallon tank doesn't have the problem(s) the 6.6 tank does. If you're in the area, give a shout..always down for a ride in the desert!

@1vmxracer

6 ай бұрын

Get ahold of me, I'll sell you my extra petcock that I didn't use.

Nice! Good tank! I have compared the 5.3 and 6.6 side by side. The 5.3 most definitely has less issues. Chers 👍

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, the 5.3 doesn't seem to have the problem(s) the 6.6 does. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights. I've got an upgraded tank on a DRZ400, and kept thinking of putting one on a TW200, but just double stock, not adventure tour size. I've spent some time wondering about sneaking a tank under the seat, behind the airbox. I think for my riding where I want to be on dual-track/fire roads with some single track, I may be better served by a fuel bag to fill up before a long jaunt.

@precipiceofgrind

5 ай бұрын

I'm leery on bags for fuel, just how durable are they. I prefer the MSR metal bottles for extra fuel carry. I also carry a rotopax but I had to fix that due to leakage. The metal bottles thus far have been the only containers that haven't caused me a problem.

Just put a couple of rubber flooring straps un the tank and end of clearance problems, good job

Ive had a 6.6 on my Dr since i bought it (2020). Zero complaints, range is killer. The only issue, which isnt a problem, is that replacing spark plugs requires removing the tank. Tota;;y worth it.

You might try to put some rubber mud flap material under the tank it won’t compress, and also put a pice between the tank and oil cooler. That’s just an idea.

On one of my bikes I used clear fuel line, got a fuel filter with conical brass media, cut that filter apart, removed the conical brass media, pressed that into my fuel line. Works great and takes no extra space! Relocate that oil cooler!

Keep in mind you don't have to fill the tank all the way up. If you want only 5 gallons for weight just put only 5 gallons in it.

I'd probably go for the IMS, 4.9 gal. as I already have a 1 gal rotopax setup...and I could stack two pax I guess.

great vid!. are you running a larger tank on your CRF300L?

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I've thought about it for the 300L, perhaps when I have some extra funds I'll do that upgrade.

Seems like you could carefully and slowly heat that spot up a bit with a heat gun and push it in some to clear the oil cooler.

@precipiceofgrind

4 ай бұрын

Possibly.

My DR650 has a stock-model Corbin seat. You have to get a different Corbin seat to fit this tank. Corbin seats are a pain when it comes to changing tanks.

I want the safari 30L for mine. Just haven’t found a US distributer yet

@precipiceofgrind

2 ай бұрын

Ship from Australia? Made there correct?

@jeremiahjohnson2928

2 ай бұрын

@@precipiceofgrindmy understanding is you still have to go through a customs process. I emailed the company directly to find out more information. I’ve found conflicting info on the proper process online

You can get extra tank rubbers to increase rhat clearance. Also the weight difference is about 20lbs. Not massive so don’t let that put you off.

I have the 6.6 tank and you can add two more of the stock tank rubber frame spacers to the top of the frame. That will give you plenty of space and bracing for a full tank of fuel.

I went with the 5.3 gallon Acerbis tank just because it was easier to fit than the 6.6 Also I dont know that I would ever need that extra 1.3 gallons plus the extra weight of the fuel.

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Makes sense. I very well may end up getting that 5.3 tank in the long run. No issues touching oil cooler with the 5.3?

@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867

6 ай бұрын

No Sir. The only issue is I had to flip my turn signal mount upside down. I believe that you have to do the same thing on the 6.6.

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Yup, did the exact same thing with my turn signals.

I went for the IMS 4.9 gal. My butt can't handle the distance of a 6.6 gal lol, and the IMS petcock screws into brass bushings instead of the tank plastic. Still a nice tank, though.

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Any issues with fitment?

@TommyNitro

6 ай бұрын

Well, it is still in shipping 😁@@precipiceofgrind

@TommyNitro

6 ай бұрын

Tank is on. Easy peasy. Didn't fit with the Procycle seat (pushed the brackets too far back). I think this could be solved by sitting on the seat to flex the pan down and take up that space. But I had a Sergeant seat on hand that fit easily (previous owner had put it on). @@precipiceofgrind

Its only 18 pounds more than a stock, OEM tank, both being full. The stock 3.4 gallon gives the bike 150+ miles, about 170 from full to empty @ 50mpg.

Why not Re-locate the oil cooler?.. Re-bracket slightly downward?

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

That is certainly a possibility.

Can the oil cooler be tilted forward out of the way?

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

I think the oil cooler can be adjusted.

I don’t understand switching to a smaller tank when you can just put less gas in it. What am I missing?

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Smaller tank would be less bulk, no issues with the oil cooler.

Check, I bet it’s sitting on your outer spark plug. Mine is. Bent the stem and bike started smoking. Check it out!

@precipiceofgrind

5 ай бұрын

Ah man, that's no bueno. No, mine wasn't sitting on the outer spark plug.

Cant you just only put 5 gallons into bigger tank

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Of course. The only real annoyance is the tank bumping the oil cooler on rougher terrain.

The natural looks horrible. I will have to say the gray color looks good.

@precipiceofgrind

6 ай бұрын

Natural is no bueno, huh. Yeah, I like the grey on my bike.

@DiveTrainerDan

6 ай бұрын

I am sure it works but it looks terrible as it discolors a bit. @@precipiceofgrind

most people around here use the 5 gal tank...of course we don't have an issue for range to next gas. I think that the 5 gal and a ropak 5 or 10 liter mounted inside the tusk rack opposite the muffler side would keep the weight a bit lower and still get a little extra range.