I have a suspicion you could be one of the first punters for this mother of all TANK. Sure like to see some better pics from every conceivable angle if that happens.......perfect for WA!
I have a Safari on my TE 450 and it has worked perfectly for me for 2 years. Many falls in rocks and gravel and still looks good; it's red too. I must admit the partial black is a winner! Please build it like this and you will get my $800 for it!
The TR650 Husky tanks are on the buy part of the Safari site. Just ordered mine. I will post more angle pivs than they show when I get it, with a better description
You can see some more angles in the testing shots http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/Latest/terra-passes-the-outback-test.html
Any thoughts on what that tank, full of fuel, is going to do to the front fork feel? Make harshness better or worse? It will certainly take up more travel as "preload", eh?
There will be a bit more load on the front AND the back as tank is slightly forward of centre of bike from the pics. Still only about 18kg extra total. welll within preloadable range, though I would reckon if you were doing long rides, or filling both tanks often, fitting heavier springs may be worth it. If you are loaded touring you should have done this anyway. If the front is harsh for you, it may well smooth it up a bit. Have you reduced the fork oil viscosity in the compression side of the forks to reduce the harshness?
E mailed Safari.AU and they referred me to Safari tank USA for over here. They took my order but tanks won't be here for a bit. They only get bulk shipments from AU every 12 weeks. Won't see it for about 10/12 as they just got a shipment 2 weeks ago.
Greg, did you get the installation instructions via .pdf file? Really want to see what is involved for the installation.
What i surprise most of Terra is the mileage.. WOW last full tank it makes me wonder.. 323km 11,5 liter. so the range is 14l 393 km incredible! I could be wrong, but the safari tank mileage, considering the last mileage i have got , it could be 898km to 32 liter tank. which is incredible.. i will be glad if somebody match my mileage.. My Terra has already 16.000km and the mileage is better every day.
I believe someone on here reported 70 mpg - 3.36L/100km. During break in i got 68 mpg. I Average 58/60 mpg - 3.92L/100km.
yes, that is what i have got during firts 5.000km, but now is getting better and better. that means 125cc fuel consum.. WOW
Thumpa, Safari tank USA taking orders. Got mine ordered and got the invoice of 639.00. Tanks should be here in about 6 weeks. Going with red.
Tanks for the update on price/avail. Be sure and post some pics, did you install the GPR yet, i so any feedback and of course pics?
