bikeslut 1 Posted March 1, 2015 Function before form...clear tanks are awesome. yes...they are ugly, and only get worse over time. but...you always know your gas status Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 1, 2015 If I need to look at the tank to track my fuel use, I have another problem. ; ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggerdan 147 Posted March 1, 2015 I agree with everything that Paul says but a clear tank is a no-brainer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 1, 2015 Philistines! You're all wrong, wrong, I tell you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CVRick 42 Posted March 2, 2015 I have the acerbic 3.1. I did not want to change the feel much and usually only need about 100 mile range or so. The radiator guards still fit also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 Ah man - this is killing me. My whole life I've ridden 10+ yr old dirt bikes and been just fine. Coulda really cared less for what matched, or didn't, or how everything looked. I sold a beat up plated 2002 CRF450R to "SPLURGE" and buy a plated 2013 KTM 500EXC. The idea of spending anything over $5K on a dirt bike was foreign. But, here I am now, the proud owner of a bike I gotta say is downright sexy. It's like the ugly kid in high school who scores a drop dead gorgeous hotty in college. How's he not supposed to care she's sexy? How can i put an UGLY tank on my SEXY beast? I feel so guilty for caring about how a dirtbike looks, but I just have to be honest, right? Does anybody know of a dirtbike counselor I could talk to? I'm conflicted. I need therapy. This ... to this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 Dedication to good design and aesthetics is an admirable trait. Chicks dig good taste- snared myself a helluva wife that way. She saw my house before we even met and was entranced. Of course, she assumed I was homosexual, but it was her lucky day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 Have we discussed the additional Fuel Filter ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wintyfresh 46 Posted March 2, 2015 How can i put an UGLY tank on my SEXY beast? I feel so guilty for caring about how a dirtbike looks, but I just have to be honest, right? You can take plenty of stops to appreciate its beauty while you're pushing it back to camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 How can i put an UGLY tank on my SEXY beast? I feel so guilty for caring about how a dirtbike looks, but I just have to be honest, right? You can take plenty of stops to appreciate its beauty while you're pushing it back to camp. LOL! Good one. I've already admired her with a flat while waiting to get picked up, and i've had to ditch her out in Ocotillo b/c I ran out of gas. She's fun to admire, but much more fun to ride. I'm leaning toward the black 4.1 gallon tank. If i run out of fuel after riding a dirt bike for 200 miles ... yeah, that one's on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 Have we discussed the additional Fuel Filter ? Ummm ... yes? no? i think? maybe not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm sorry.You've used all your question credits. Please try again at another time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 I'm sorry. You've used all your question credits. Please try again at another time. Nice ... actually made me laugh out loud. But, my type A genetics make me say, "Answer my questions anyway, damnit!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 OK, I'll exceed this one time ; ) Some people are adding a filter just after the fuel quick-disconnect. Popular is the Golan Mini http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/golan/index.htmbut many other point out the in-tank filter has already done it's job and a second is redundant, except for any foriegn material that might be collected when the QD is disconnected. There is some controversy about the overall effectiveness of the Golan in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 Just playin ... talked to 'The Enduro Shop'. The 4.1 Acerbis comes with "all necessary mounting hardware." I decided on Black. Can't stomach the yellowish natural. Looks horrible. Black looks bad ass ... and I've heard once you go black you never go back. Anyway, if i run out of fuel after riding 200+ miles on a dirtbike, I deserve to have to push it back to camp, or hitch hike. By the way ... these retail for $275. Ebay has them for $215. Amazon has them for $198. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 OK, I'll exceed this one time ; ) Some people are adding a filter just after the fuel quick-disconnect. Popular is the Golan Mini http://www.cyclebuy.com/shopping/golan/index.htmbut many other point out the in-tank filter has already done it's job and a second is redundant, except for any foriegn material that might be collected when the QD is disconnected. There is some controversy about the overall effectiveness of the Golan in general. Noted. Fuel filter redundancy is typically NEVER a bad thing. I'll check it into. Thx for brining it it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 Well..it does introduce several new points of possible failure- there's much to argue about keeping it simple, especially when considering the questionable contribution that second filter makes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted March 2, 2015 I got my Acerbis tank at Just Gas Tanks in Oceanside. They gave me a discount because I went over there and picked it up. Can't remeber the price but I do recall it was better than any I found on line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 2, 2015 OMG...are we still talking about this?!?! eddie- I paged bowers for one reason, and it wasn't his charm or wit...he knows what's best for that bike. Just listen to him and call it a day...seriously. I can't even believe I'm typing that out loud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddieEarl 6 Posted March 2, 2015 Bikeslut ... tank ordered already. Black. $198 on amazon. Retails for $275. Now looking into secondary fuel filter per PMB note. Thx for paging him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 2, 2015 Just kidding...that's the only color bowers recognizes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 OMG...are we still talking about this?!?! eddie- I paged bowers for one reason, and it wasn't his charm or wit...he knows what's best for that bike. Just listen to him and call it a day...seriously. I can't even believe I'm typing that out loud My fault. I enticed him in to my geek-out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted March 2, 2015 Just kidding...that's the only color bowers recognizes White's ok too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 2, 2015 Bull- you only left it white because it was unworldly expensive to make all black... what's your favorite Spinal Tap album? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
