Aqualine / Safari tank?

works great, fits very well, never had any issues in 50,000km racing using these tanks over last 2 years :cheers:

I have had my tank for a couple of months now...and have only fitted it to my bike two days ago. I have yet to go for a long ride - have booked a biggy with a mate next Tuesday. I hope to be on the trail by 5:30am and not home until 8:00pm. I hope to do at least 450ks for the day. That is, if it is not too hot.

Currently 42C outside!!!!

Had a couple of minor issues mounting the tank, but that was more to do with the fact I am running B&B Offroad radiator guards ( had to cut away some of the lower fins) and case saver. Here, I put a small extra piece of fuel line around the main fuel line for added protection.

Yes, the tank is expensive ( I got mine from the good guys Bairnsdale KTM for a 'good' price) and I would much prefer a one piece tank (due to the 'Berg design, this is impossible) I think, however, the solution is great.

Where I ride, this is relatively cheap insurance and should make for a more relaxed ride (not having to worry about range -you never know when the trail you are on is blocked!!) and I can explore some more fabulous countryside!!!!

We had Annie Seels safari bike in at work after last years safari, i thought the main tank looked fine, did not get to ride the bike but sitting on it seemed fine, i only run a standard tank as i get 140km to a tank, i have had a look through Aquelines workshop a very well setup and sorted outfit.

Well I went for that ride yesterday - first time with the tank on. Ended up doing only 281ks for the day..well short of my overly optimistic 450ks (you gotta have goals) but the ride was AWESOME!! The 'adventure' parts were a lots slower and tricky -without being overly hard - than I first planned.

I hardly know the tank is on the bike without looking down. The tank maybe expensive, but for me well worth it. I could just make the refuel point on the standard tank.....but if I had to reroute due to obstacles blocking the trail I would have been stuffed. This tank gives you peace of mind.

Does anyone know if they make one for the '04 FE550?
I want to "convert" my bike (which is standing idly in the garage), into a week-end adventure bike, recently sold my 950se, and need a replacement, but with range.

EdS said:

Does anyone know if they make one for the '04 FE550?
I want to "convert" my bike (which is standing idly in the garage), into a week-end adventure bike, recently sold my 950se, and need a replacement, but with range.

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Clarke make it 16L

tried them, their mould is gonners, cant help me and dont seem to be keen on re-tooling, anyone else? I've also tried "Justgastanks"

wanted ad's here etc for 2nd hand Clarke tank, there was nothing elese ever made

There is aClarke on ebay for a good price.....................(not mine)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-08-HU ... ccessories

Hey there, i uncovered a tank, Clarke for FE550, during a bit of a search. The next day a 570 came up so I jumped on it and dont need 550 tank now. Here's the link, you may have to register on the site to parlezhttp://www.odsc.on.ca/.xenforo/index.php?conversations/tank.24312/#message-25662

Hi. Just stumbled across your post regarding the tank. Is it available? Also if not any ideas of one? Regards. Michael