Looks like Safari tanks are just about ready to go...

Discussion in 'TR650' started by Chuffa, Aug 26, 2013.

  1. Chuffa Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Perth, West Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    XT250
    Might need to change the thread name as Nomad & Safari are different tanks?
  2. RuggedExposure Now with more rugged!

    Location:
    BFE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    '08 Meanstreak 1600, '95 DR350
    Yes, they both are two different products... But this got me to thinking.

    Can you put them both on the same bike is you squeezed the top of the Nomad under the Safari??

    What kind of mileage would that get you?
  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    :faceplant:

    There is no "unmerge", but hopefully I did a reasonable job at separating the 2 threads that I merged.
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  4. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
  5. Greg Jetnikoff Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bundaberg Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW F80R
    "Can you put them both on the same bike is you squeezed the top of the Nomad under the Safari??"
    The fuel would weigh more than the bike. You would need "flammable liquid" signs on the bike....LOL
  6. Scutler Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    TW200 Sold, 2009 SuzukiGS500F Sold
    Can't wait to see the finished product!
  7. Chuffa Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Perth, West Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    XT250
    For those who like the Terra in Red, it looks like Safari Tanks do too!!

    [IMG]
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  8. FER QUILES Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SPAIN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    KLE500, HONDA NX650
    it looks elefant Terra. hororo, pretty well.
    Mileage now??
    both tanks are conected?? how do you managed?

    the result is fantastic.. even same colour as stock.
  9. Thumpa Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    san francisco bay area, california usa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    CCM Dakar, G650X
    holly mother of tank! Now that's what i call a TANK! But i must say, what an incredibly tasteful job they did of the design lines, not to mention color match. Excellent job! That thing loaded should help soften up the suspenders a tad! I think i like this a lot!
  10. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    WOW :eek: if that whole bottom half under the body line was flat black it would look a lot better and not so slab sided. They make good stuff but that looks HUGE. What is it like 22 gallons?
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  11. Toyboy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Middletown, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TXC250/2012 TXC310, 2013 TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW Hp2E/Yamaha Super T/BMW R1200RTP
    So much for the alt rider guards working with it. Looks like I will need to mod the SW ones I have too but.....WANT IT!!:D
  12. Ogre_fl Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Cook Bayou, FL
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra 650
    Other Motorcycles:
    Tiger 1050
    Do you really need guards with a tank like that?
    Isn't it a guard structure unto itself.
  13. Toyboy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Middletown, PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TXC250/2012 TXC310, 2013 TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW Hp2E/Yamaha Super T/BMW R1200RTP
    Probably not. but these are plastic and can split. Certainly not worried about cracking up the rad though....
  14. Thumpa Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    san francisco bay area, california usa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    CCM Dakar, G650X
    I think that's part of the appeal with the big un'. Serves multiple needs in one. 'One' mother of a tank! Certainly like the idea of the coverage. Way more weight than i'd ever want to haul when full. For the Aussie and Africa market, major appeal. Maybe a tad on the large for the US? Anyone know the dry weight?
  15. Clete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tigard, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '01 CR/WR 250, '13 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    '06 Suzuki SV650 (gone)
    All red, red/black, either way it looks better than that goofy Nomad tank.
    The white in their mock-up pic (post #1) looks the best
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  16. Greg Jetnikoff Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bundaberg Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW F80R
    Actually I like the " look" of the Nomad tank much better. Softens the aweful Manga lines of the Husky styling. But the Nomad has been put off now until October and then who knows when, so obviously not a priority for them. So I guess I will be a Safari tank buyer. I have a Safari tank on the DRZ and it is a good unit so not really a bad second choice. Besdies I don't really look at my bike...I ride it.
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  17. Tazzierob Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tamar Valley, Tasmania
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    1991 Yamaha XT600

    http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/new-husqvarna-terra-tank-available-soon.html

    Increases the total fuel to 30 litres (~8USGal), so an extra 16L (4.2USGal). I like the look a lot more than the nomad whale mouth. I agree about the black lower half would make it look better, or even a decal to break up all the red. Nice big canvas for a white H logo
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  18. fredofoto Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Looking at the Terra
    Agreed +1
  19. Chuffa Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Perth, West Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    XT250
    Have been advised by Safari... Estimated Availability = mid October. The capacity is now 18 litres + 14 litre stock tank = 32 litres total.
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  20. Tazzierob Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Tamar Valley, Tasmania
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    1991 Yamaha XT600
    I think I'd rather this

    Terra_red_black_1.jpg

    Over this

    Terra_red_black_2.jpg

    Though it probably isn't possible anyway