Acerbis fuel tank

[g.s.john]

A friend of mine has a Yamaha 600 XT and was moaning about the 15 ltr tank so i said that Acerbis do a 23 ltr tank,
he phones me today and said £250.00 is too much but he is looking at getting a 1200 GS to get the tank range
So a late model 1200 GS from a dealer what does he need to look out for?
Any advise will be passed on although i might have to sensor the abuse and piss taking.

 

[Bungy]

I'm sure £250 for the fuel tank will be cheaper than the cost to change bikes.

 

[JJH]

I'd say the xt is more economic than the gs so there won't be much benefit from the extra 5 litres. Better buy a gsa. Or the tank. JJH

 

[g.s.john]

Yes i only mentioned changing the tank but he likes the XT as it is i didn't intend to light a fire

 

[Pukmeister]

Buy a 5 litre plastic petrol can and two bungee straps. Job done.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

A friend of mine has a Yamaha 600 XT and was moaning about the 15 ltr tank so i said that Acerbis do a 23 ltr tank,
he phones me today and said £250.00 is too much but he is looking at getting a 1200 GS to get the tank range
So a late model 1200 GS from a dealer what does he need to look out for?
Any advise will be passed on although i might have to sensor the abuse and piss taking.

Why doesn't he just come out and say that he wants a 1200 GS rather than come up with some wanky excuse for buying one?

 

[Bendy toy]

Rotopax are one option or a fuel bladder.

 

[g.s.john]

It looks like he is going to get a 08 1200GS from a BMW dealer having a look next week.

 

[Bendy toy]

Has he test ridden if off road?

 

[g.s.john]

He is having a test ride today I doubt it will be off road.

 

[Bendy toy]

He is having a test ride today I doubt it will be off road.

The XT is usable off road but any similar plans for the GS will need a rethink.

 

[g.s.john]

He is having a test ride today I doubt it will be off road.

He had the test ride and bought the bike which started something, i had a test ride on a 07 1200GS at Bath Rd motorcycles yesterday and bought it.
http://www.bathroadmotorcycles.co.uk/viewbike.asp?SP_ID=2368808&BRA_ID=19
I have a couple of questions can i use the plug lead removal tool and the plug spanner from the 1100GS on the 1200GS?
Also can i use 20/50 mineral oil in the 1200GS?

 

[g.s.john]

He had the test ride and bought the bike which started something, i had a test ride on a 07 1200GS at Bath Rd motorcycles yesterday and bought it.
http://www.bathroadmotorcycles.co.uk/viewbike.asp?SP_ID=2368808&BRA_ID=19
I have a couple of questions can i use the plug lead removal tool and the plug spanner from the 1100GS on the 1200GS?
Also can i use 20/50 mineral oil in the 1200GS?

I'll withdraw my last question just read the sticky on engine oil.

 

[Bendy toy]

oh yes, we love a good banter about oil. Mazola 20-50 is my fave.