125-200cc Handling changes with Front Tank

I picked up a 5 liter number plate tank for my 2009 wr125. The tiny tank on it just won't cut it for xc and enduro events in my area. The forks are pretty dialed in for me as it sits so I'm wondering what to expect when I fill this tank and go riding. Will I need to adjust anything? As it is the bike isn't at home so on Saturday I'm going to go to the bike and bolt on the tank and get a 3 hour ride. I'll be racing an xc on Sunday. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Apparently, the tank siphons first so hopefully I'll get the tank drained ASAP.

Not that OO would challenge your tank, be forewarned, they are NOT legal tanks in a lot of racing associations.

Thanks Scott... I checked with OO and they say they have no rules against them. I'm not doing any racing outside Ontario at this point. Just needed something for codrinton and the cord. Not willing to lay out 300 for a new tank right now.

Let us know how it rides with the extra weight, will be interesting.

I had a front fender bag on my bike in Moab and it had to weigh at least ten pounds with all the tools and the HD tube I had in it. I didn't notice any difference.

Put the tank on the bike on Saturday and went for a three hour ride. Raced today, came 3rd in supervet B cross country on a very technical course. Overall I like the tank. I really don't feel any difference in the suspension. The front did feel a little heavier in my hands but I got used to it real quick. The tank did empty first and I had no problem finishing the race (another in my class on a 144 with a 9 liter tank ran out of gas 100 metres or so from the finish. The one thing that I did notice was that on hill climbs with roots and rocks, and the tank full, the front end wants to lift. The tank also doesn't completely drain. It had about 3/4 of an inch of fuel in the bottom. I'm sure it's because the gas is sloshing around so the pickup tube gets air. Overall I think it is a good alternative to a large tank at a fraction of the price.... Btw it is UGLY, my buddy referred to it as the tumor on my forks!

Post some pics, want to see HOW ugly it is.

+1 Post a pic if you can, I have a IMS tank but still need a bit more for upcoming iceracing , 5 liters would do it.

Here you go. It took a while due to being busy getting the bike ready for the Corduroy Enduro.

Why not put a lectron carb on and finish the race with fuel to spare and have a better running bike at the same time?
BTW, I can't believe Kelly didn't say this.

For some reason I thought Brandon had one.
Anyway, I don't know how well this applies here but here goes, my Dad used to say "you can lead them to water but you can't teach them how to drink"

Look closely... it does have a lectron .

Oops, I see what looks like one. Your buddy that ran out must have one too?

Nope... Tmx carb. He has ran out a couple of times on 2 hr xc races. He has always beat me when I was riding my 02 cr250. The 144 might be the game changer!