Hey Brett do you hear us?

Bob,

Yes the same tank would fit the 00 through 06? Maybe but there are other considerations....

The choke and ignition On/Off switch is placed differently through out those years, and as we have decided the tank has to get extended down from the bottom. I would have to relocate the 'choke' and electrical main 'on/off' switch on my 00 berg?

Further more, lowering the bottom of the tank means adding a fuel pump!

Any others?

I would take 2 tanks in a heart beat if the fit could be worked out...

Regards,

Joe

Yes, I hear you.
Lee Fryberger and Bozarth and I go over this issue every time we get together. The short answer from BMG is, "we are distributors, we don't manufacture things." And I can totally support that point of view. The word from the factory is, "there is not enough demand to have our OEM supplier (Acerbis) do it, and the US manufacturers are not up to OEM standards." Which I also agree with.

I can't deny that there is a demand for a larger tank, and I wish there were one. But in my opinion, it's a entepreneurial issue. Some active party should take the initiative and collect deposits and pay to have the thing made. Sell them on the UHE and through interested dealers at a modest profit. That's pretty much the only way to take control of the situation and make it happen, from my perspective.

Yes, I wish I had a more accomodating answer for you. But believe me, we discuss this issue almost weekly. There is no simple solution to it.

Best regards,

Brett Saunders

Hi Brett,
Do you know the results of any form of market research done to determine the number of tanks the market would/could demand?

at least your distributor shows an interest , the distributor on this side of the world doesn't give a flying &%@&

the word on the streets is that an aus fuel tank maker safari fuel tanks who make plastic tanks 14 -16 litre and 25-32 litre , are making a tank for ktm exc pumpkin .

i will contact and see if they are interested as nobody else is

Hi Brett,
Can you pass along to the factory, that their excuses are lame, and could they try harder? Husaberg used to sell 3 three different tanks (FC, FE, and that huge dakar type tank) all at one time. I look through the Force catalog, and see mostly useless bling merchandise. They can put effort into dreaming up that stuff and market it, but they can't do anything about a bigger tank? And just what are OEM standards? OEM has sold us crap in one aspect or another, for years. Going to the lowest contract bidder or whatever, never stopped them before. Case in point. The ktm mxc tank is made by some german company, and its fitment isn't all that great, and they are bagging on the US companies? Also, I believe that the poll is only a tip of the iceberg. There are only a limited amount of people actually visiting this site and even fewer participating. Even Husqvarna USA (as small as they are), realized how important a bigger tanks is, and ponied up the money and had a company domestically, make one (and not to mention the street legality they obtained). Now that seems like a company ambitious enough to take a gamble and make things happen.

As Bob pointed out. Maybe the factory needs to realize that the real profit in making big tanks would be the increased sales of Husabergs.

Did I see a Husqvarna logo on a NASCAR cup cae yesterday???? I think I did. Don't want to see a berg logo on one just want a bigger tank!

Here is my idea (for what's it's worth): open an account specifically for this purpose (PayPal can very well do the job), anybody who wants such a tank to become a reality transfers $500 (+PayPal fees), then when a good number of pre-orders (50 or 100) have been placed, bring it to the manufacturers and show them that 1-there is a demand and 2-there is enough money to place a substantial amount of orders.

If after a few months nothing happens, then whoever sent his money gets a full refund by check.

nic, does that mean you are offering your paypal account for the deposits? :?
ned

Yes, it's a whole pyramid scam. I thought I could at least try!

Seriously, it's just an idea. Just think about it.

Several months ago when this was a hot topic Dirtberger put forth that he had a small local Mfg. in his area and he was looking for 100 guys @ $200.00 ea. he got PM from about 4 people maybe we should check with him if we are indeed getting more interest????

Later

Ron

I'd like a smaller tank for SM racing, seen the new orange bikes ??....with the small tanks for MX use, as well the big buggers for extended range.......KTM offers a wide variety of tanks....oh and guess what, they build their own..... :roll: If you think small you remain small..... :wink:

I'v been spending time with some very bright mind's the last few week's
talking about our need's
I & many others feel that range of the bike needs to improve,so it will!
When i learn about avalibility,cost,size & color I wil be sure to pass it on!!

What are you trying to say Rick?

You're such a tease!

Log

Here is my .02 on this, not that anyone cares, but I'm bored so here we go. I also think there is a good market for a larger tank, but, what will that sacrifice. KEEP IN MIND, Husabergs are designed and marketed as a out of crate race bike. everything about the berg's design shows this...why do you think the WP suspension works better on Bergs than KTMs (KTM even owns WP)...its the frame design and shock angle. Also, you will notice the location of the battery...low, low, low...Also, the relative engine mass is kept very low too with that short stroke motor. KTM's battery in the airbox puts a good 6-8 pounds up very high. Also, the BERG gas tank is designed to carry the gas very low while still having access (not easy access) to carb functions. Previous Bergs have some of the funkiest looking designs about them, but are designed that way for a reason...to get you there fast and with as little energy expended as possible. Really the only place to add additional fuel without affecting handling too much would be to make the tanks even lower on each side, making carb adjustments probably impossible without some creative design work in the gas tank. The one bike that I know has that infamous auxiliary tank that mounts under the seat, the customer is completely happy with it. He only fills it when he knows he will go longer than 60 miles and frankly, I like the idea of being able to have the fuel there if needed, but I can also go back to a light low weight by not adding fuel there (i think this can be done). If the larger tank ads fuel to the top (see yamaha IMS tanks), I think this would adversely affect the ride and feel of our light little monsters. just my opinion. We would still buy a larger tank or two when they are available.