Curious how much additional capacity you guys are looking for? We build an aftermarket KTM tank and are giving serious thought to doing a Husaberg tank as well, just trying to get a feel for the demand for one, and what you're all looking for capacity wise.
Aqualine is making tanks for the 2009 model!
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I would love an extra gallon, i would buy one this moment as long as it is natural in color so you can see the fuel. Also im hoping this Aqualine tank isnt my only option. These new bikes have alot of style and I like keeping my front plastic. If you could make a tank that allows you to keep the plastic up front then count me in. I dont want to put an 80's style tank on my new bike.
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I am looking for as much capacity as I can get. I am going to start with the saddle tank though. I am holding out hope that Christini gets off the fence and sees their way fit to create a 2WD kit for my bike. If they do then that means they would make their own front tank to fit the mod - maybe negating the use of an aftermarket tank - maybe not since the Aqualine fits outside the stock tank.
Clockwork said:
Clockwork,
Here are the numbers from the KTM talk poll I set up a few months back.
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=327065
I would like a 3.0 gallon tank [ 38 ] [45.78%]
I would like a 3.5 gallon tank [ 34 ] [40.96%]
I would like a 4.0 gallon tank [ 6 ] [7.23%]
I would like a 4.5 gallon tank [ 1 ] [1.20%]
I would like a 5.0 gallon tank [ 0 ] [0.00%]
I would like a 5.5 gallon tank [ 4 ] [4.82%]
Total Votes: 83
And here are the poll numbers from the poll from this site. And the accompanying thread:
http://www.husaberg.org/index.php?name= ... sc&start=0
3.0 gallons 11.3 liters 22% [ 7 ]
3.5 gallons 13.2 liters 45% [ 14 ]
4.0 gallons 15.1 liters 22% [ 7 ]
4.5 gallons 17.0 liters 3% [ 1 ]
5.0 gallons 18.9 liters 3% [ 1 ]
5.5 gallons 20.8 liters 3% [ 1 ]
I will give each of these threads a bump for any new owners to add their two cents worth.
If one were to split the difference, it looks like a tank of 3.3 gallons, like the ones you make for the katooms is the one most would be happy with. Although I thnk most would agree they would like to keep, as closely as possible, the stock ergo's. The stock tank is I believe right around 2.2 gallons. So just adding an additional .8 gallons would be outstanding, and it would appear this could be achieved by turning the shrouds into part of the tank. But hey that's just a suggestion, the tanks are your department.
Thanks for your interest!!
Excellent job, DaleEo!!
I think your poll numbers hit it right on the head. I'm currently riding a '08 KTM 450 EXC-R with an FE 390 firmly in my gunsights. I ride everything from my home PacNW "very technical" woods to open, fast desert riding in Central Oregon and Baja.
My stock 2.22 gallon gas tank will get me through a deep woods trail ride or a short GP or hare scrambles. Which is just fine. But if there are two loops or we're riding a real long day ... it get's a bit sketchy or you have to plan on refueling. Once again not to bad.
For a dual-sport ride, Baja, or riding the Steen Mts/Alovord Desert back country in Central Oregon - we simply swap out for the KTM Hardparts 3.4 gallon gas tanks and then we have a range of 110 - 140 depending on how hard we're riding. Which, shy of multi-day or backcounty rides in OZ ... works out pretty good. And that's a real livable size - not to overwhelming or "geez" I can't hardly get my legs around it..."
The problem is that more and more riders are *not* just MXers or trail riders or ... just one thing. They typically riding "X" ... then 2 or 3 times a year ... they go ride "Y" with a different bunch or riding buds or a supported tour.
So like Daleo mentioned. If you add ~ .8 of a gallon you'll be at 3 gallons (or get close to it). And with EFI, that will cover almost 80% of the average longer/more aggresive trail riders ... and most of the faster racers. *AND* that would'nt be an overwhelming size or capactity and really affect your feel and handling.
And if you did a 3.4 - 3.5 gallon model, you would cover the dual-sport guys and longer back-country riders.
Past that, you're into Dakar racing, or back-country riding in OZ ... and Auqualine already has a "sooper" tanker in process and with their reputation - it ought to be great.
BTW. If you were to build a 2.-9 - 3.0 gallon tank ... and a 3.4 gallon tank .... I'd probably buy both. <grin>
Cheers! E-Ticket
I think your poll numbers hit it right on the head. I'm currently riding a '08 KTM 450 EXC-R with an FE 390 firmly in my gunsights. I ride everything from my home PacNW "very technical" woods to open, fast desert riding in Central Oregon and Baja.
My stock 2.22 gallon gas tank will get me through a deep woods trail ride or a short GP or hare scrambles. Which is just fine. But if there are two loops or we're riding a real long day ... it get's a bit sketchy or you have to plan on refueling. Once again not to bad.
For a dual-sport ride, Baja, or riding the Steen Mts/Alovord Desert back country in Central Oregon - we simply swap out for the KTM Hardparts 3.4 gallon gas tanks and then we have a range of 110 - 140 depending on how hard we're riding. Which, shy of multi-day or backcounty rides in OZ ... works out pretty good. And that's a real livable size - not to overwhelming or "geez" I can't hardly get my legs around it..."
The problem is that more and more riders are *not* just MXers or trail riders or ... just one thing. They typically riding "X" ... then 2 or 3 times a year ... they go ride "Y" with a different bunch or riding buds or a supported tour.
So like Daleo mentioned. If you add ~ .8 of a gallon you'll be at 3 gallons (or get close to it). And with EFI, that will cover almost 80% of the average longer/more aggresive trail riders ... and most of the faster racers. *AND* that would'nt be an overwhelming size or capactity and really affect your feel and handling.
And if you did a 3.4 - 3.5 gallon model, you would cover the dual-sport guys and longer back-country riders.
Past that, you're into Dakar racing, or back-country riding in OZ ... and Auqualine already has a "sooper" tanker in process and with their reputation - it ought to be great.
BTW. If you were to build a 2.-9 - 3.0 gallon tank ... and a 3.4 gallon tank .... I'd probably buy both. <grin>
Cheers! E-Ticket
Clockwork said:
If that were the option of increasing the amount of fuel I would not be worried about it all.
Let's say you were able to build a subframe that would hold 1 gallon. That's only 6 pounds, and because the sub frame kind of wraps around the main tank some it would not be like you be hanging the 6 pounds off of the rear fender.
And, FWIW, on the first generation bikes, Eric Jensen of Eric's motorcycles in Pasadena built a little aluminum fuel tank that hung off of the sub frame rails behind the shock. This little tank gave and extra .5 or .75 gallons of fuel, and I do not remember there being any effect or feel of the bike, as I ran it with and without that tank.
Given that a sub frame tank would not use the existing sub frame, as, IMHO, it is not suited for fuel storage. And instead be using a new sub frame with the area's on the sub frame molded solid where the fasteners penetrate the subframe. The hardest part is going to be making a sturdy and user friendly connection to the main tank.
I would suppose that the bottom access plate for the fuel pump could be replaced by an adapter plate with a hose barbed fitting, and then a quick disconnect fitting like the one used from fuel pump out put line to the throttle body could be used for dis assembly etc.
As one of only a handful of riders anywhere who has actually ridden with the new Aqualine tanks on their '09 Berg I can honestly say it is no bigger than the KTM hardparts 13L tank for the EXC's
Remember the front main Aqualine tank is only adding 7.5L (1.9gal) to the bike, and the existing tank stays in place with a good chunk of its fuel still under the seat. The 1.9gal sits on the wings where the radiator shrouds are and a little higher at the fill cap.
So what you get is 16L = 4.2gal...................BUT the tank is only the same size as a 3.5 gal one because there is 1 gal still under your seat in the stock tank
Before my Berg I owned a 525 with the Hardparts tank and used it often, so I feel qualified to compare.
The photos may make it look big, but I tihink being white exagerates that, in the flesh they are not big and are a good fit between the legs.
Check them out in the flesh first before you discard the option, as they give you what a normal 3.5gal tank does, plus an extra 1 gal if you want/need to use it.....................if not fill it less
Remember the front main Aqualine tank is only adding 7.5L (1.9gal) to the bike, and the existing tank stays in place with a good chunk of its fuel still under the seat. The 1.9gal sits on the wings where the radiator shrouds are and a little higher at the fill cap.
So what you get is 16L = 4.2gal...................BUT the tank is only the same size as a 3.5 gal one because there is 1 gal still under your seat in the stock tank
Before my Berg I owned a 525 with the Hardparts tank and used it often, so I feel qualified to compare.
The photos may make it look big, but I tihink being white exagerates that, in the flesh they are not big and are a good fit between the legs.
Check them out in the flesh first before you discard the option, as they give you what a normal 3.5gal tank does, plus an extra 1 gal if you want/need to use it.....................if not fill it less
Gazza said:As one of only a handful of riders anywhere who has actually ridden with the new Aqualine tanks on their '09 Berg I can honestly say it is no bigger than the KTM hardparts 13L tank for the EXC's
Remember the front main Aqualine tank is only adding 7.5L (1.9gal) to the bike, and the existing tank stays in place with a good chunk of its fuel still under the seat. The 1.9gal sits on the wings where the radiator shrouds are and a little higher at the fill cap.
So what you get is 16L = 4.2gal...................BUT the tank is only the same size as a 3.5 gal one because there is 1 gal still under your seat in the stock tank
Before my Berg I owned a 525 with the Hardparts tank and used it often, so I feel qualified to compare.
The photos may make it look big, but I tihink being white exagerates that, in the flesh they are not big and are a good fit between the legs.
Check them out in the flesh first before you discard the option, as they give you what a normal 3.5gal tank does, plus an extra 1 gal if you want/need to use it.....................if not fill it less
Thanks for the info/insight, boss!
BTW, just *how* does the Auqualine tank mount up and connect into the fuel supply?
We've only seen a couple of side pics - and my head is hurting from trying to figure it out... <grin>
Cheers! E-Ticket
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