acceptable tank range?

[stuart]

I may be wrong but I suspect thet the real question that this guy's asking is "how big of a tank do I need for my XR600"

[jamie92j]

I may be wrong but I suspect thet the real question that this guy's asking is "how big of a tank do I need for my XR600"

yes you got it right there!!

Looking at your sig line I'd assume you're taking the XR, not the 'dero.

I know people who have done a lap of the Sahara on an XR600 and an XL600, with a 20something liter tank and a 5L canister strapped to the back. Seems to have worked out well as they're still around.

you would have to be crazy to take a Vara across the sahara on dirt tracks

Are you thinking of doing this on the varadero? My carb one does 200 miles just int the uk but I am sure that would be different in Africa where conditions would vary. I haven't seen any larger tanks for the vara - did see some for the drz I have 38ltr I think which at 50 to the gallon would make sense.
Think on the vara you would need a couple of extra cans strapped on for safe measure.

I've had a fraught day aswell but have had a beer with my tea

was thinking something like these, but maybe able to get locally cheaper

Welcome to Nomad Tanks

let me know if your interested i know a locally shop thatbought some a while ago but still have some left if you want details i ask if i can photo them and get you a price or you can call Anton Paris Motorcycles 01209 719767

have a look at these

Ocean Slim Tank - Fuel, General Chandlery | Mailspeed Marine

nice slim tanks can be fit behind/on top of panniers


well thanks for all the replys guys!!

i will be taking the XR6! (well thats the plan!)

and i am just curious of what people think is the norm for these kind of trips!

as i think i have found a monster

i have found myself a rather rare, 40L acerbis tank!

yes thats right 40L!

its a monster tank! acerbis stopped making them 10 years ago!

and yes it will weigh a metric <@#> ton when full!!

currently looking for some pannier racks, if any one knows of any

might as well take the vara, what with all the weight i will have

[Rubberchicken]

40 liter

That's going to be more than enough, might even turn into a handicap.

Then again, you don't have to fill it all the way, and then the weight will be down low as I suspect this thing hangs quite a way down across the engine.

Make sure you can still ride standing up on the pegs though.

And you will want to think about fitting an oil cooler on these old hotheaded aircooled beasts.

[jamie92j]

40 liter

That's going to be more than enough, might even turn into a handicap.

Then again, you don't have to fill it all the way, and then the weight will be down low as I suspect this thing hangs quite a way down across the engine.

Make sure you can still ride standing up on the pegs though.

And you will want to think about fitting an oil cooler on these old hotheaded aircooled beasts.

already have the oil cooler done (bike came with it)

just need some luggage next....

it also has yam wr front forks on which is nice, rear shock is rubbish though