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The IMS 4.9 tank holds exactly 4.9 gals.
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I think the question he was asking is whether it holds 4.9 US gallons or 4.9 Imperial gallons. There is a difference. As Mike noted, that a difference of 4 litres.
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I'd take 'em as US gallons ..
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I'd take 'em as US gallons ..
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US comapany, US gals...yep.
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I think there is a topic on how to fit the Acerbis tank to the SE. I've got one and so have many others, but yes, you do have to modify the bike and make your own mounts.
==> Index of /DR650SE/TankAdapter
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Got a Clarke on my DR. 16 litres is fine for me here in SA, enough where the OEM 13l would not get me to the next pump.
Sometimes take 10l Jerrycan on the passenger seat.
The Clarke looks fantastic (better than OEM IMHO) and does not ding. No issues with quality besides the need to make two steel spacer pipes for the rear mounting.
Also: Make peace with your enemies before they pee into the tank!
The Aqualine is fugly and too big.
I originally wanted an IMS but got the Clarke as a cheapo.
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Think I'll prob just go with the IMS as it seems to be around 22L (they can vary by about 1/2L due to manufacturing differences apparently).
Unfortunatelly they are so damned expensive here, I'll see how much it is to get one shipped from the US although the Aussie import duty will maybe make it not worthwhile.
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So what exactly is involved in making the Acerbis fit the post 96 bikes- I see from your link there seems to be whole load of metal brackets to fabricate?
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I think there is a topic on how to fit the Acerbis tank to the SE. I've got one and so have many others, but yes, you do have to modify the bike and make your own mounts.
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Spot on Nigel- I've amended my original post.
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This guy in Australia sells the IMS tank and states they are 22L so am assuming that it is Imperial gallons. Still, I'd hope to find one cheaper than $550 if I possibly can...
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Originally Posted by Nigel Marx
I think the question he was asking is whether it holds 4.9 US gallons or 4.9 Imperial gallons. There is a difference. As Mike noted, that a difference of 4 litres.
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