G/S Paris Dakar Tank

[solidstate100]

Hi chaps,

I was literally just about to pull the trigger on a new PD tank from Boxerparts.de for my G/S as my missis has recently given me "permission" to spend a little bit of (my) cash on the bike. I currently am running a scruffy HPN 40 litre jobbie at the moment FYI.

I was just doing some last minute reading up on them when I saw a post on advrider which stopped me dead, namely a comparison between the HPN tank and the PD tank, saying that the HPN was real world fine, wont rust , carries weight low and was comfortable et c etc and therefore the preferred choice of the two, with the main problem with the PD tank being that taller riders may have clearance issue with knees in the tank recesses.

Now, I am a tall rider, exactly 6 foot with a 33 inside leg and "fit" was something I had never even considered. And I dont need to feel more cramped on my cramped G/S which as fellow G/S 'rs will know is a little ergonomically challenged already....

Anyone here have any experience/thoughts as to whether this is really an issue? Am i destined not to have a PD tank on my bike as the finishing touch? I may need a hug if so as a proper PD was always has been a grail bike of mine.

 

[Rob Farmer]

The acerbis tanks look awful in my opinion and there's a huge amount of fuel that you can't use.

I can't imagine the cutouts are going to be an issue.

Have you looked at the TAG tanks. No metal to worry about http://www.tag-moto.com/dettaglio_prodotti.asp?id_dett=1939

 

[Shep]

You're not tall at 6', that's just average/normal around here!

The old plastic HPN 40ltr is a very cool tank IMO, i'd keep that tank and spend the money on something else.

 

[Steve R]

No problem...

I'm the same height and inside leg as you and am on my third bike with the Paris Dakar tank. It'll only take one ride to get used to it. It's heavy enough when you fill it and takes you far enough, I wouldn't want a bigger tank. I don't like the look of the HPN one and I think it gets in the way of topping the oil up. And anyway, the BMW one is proper. Looks fantastic. But I'm biased.
Steve.

 

[Steve R]

Also...

I'm an ergonomist and would advise you to fit bar raisers and lower foot pegs. The transformation is huge.
Steve.

 

[solidstate100]

Gentlemen

Thank you for your responses.

(expensive) trigger pulled. Gulp.

Dont worry Shep, I will still use/keep the HPN tank, got it earmarked for a build later.......

And bar risers and lower pegs already fitted

 

[Rob Farmer]

I bought a new old stock one years ago for £400. The lads on here couldn't believe I'd paid so much

 

[solidstate100]

I bought a new old stock one years ago for £400. The lads on here couldn't believe I'd paid so much

If only. Double that and you are almost there.......paint decals and knee pads on top adds another 3 - 500 quid as well. Could buy a decent daily commuter bike for that...

 

[Canuck]

If you tall... the HPN tank does fit the knees really well compared to a more bulbous type. Its always good to have a few tank laying about though... I do like the italian kevlar ones!

 

[solidstate100]

If you tall... the HPN tank does fit the knees really well compared to a more bulbous type. Its always good to have a few tank laying about though... I do like the italian kevlar ones!

Having had a trial fit/dry run with the new tank I agree - the HPN one really is much more comfortable. I now have 3 tanks and 2 different seats for this bike so I can shop and chnge as the mood/situation takes me. Ideal!

 

[Sean Kelly]

"Huge amount of fuel that you can't use" ? I ran my 43L HPN tank totally dry once.... Wouldn't have thought it possible.

Somebody told me they were too heavy but you don't have to brim them every time. Best thing about my bike is the range that the tank gives.

 

[solidstate100]

"Huge amount of fuel that you can't use" ? I ran my 43L HPN tank totally dry once.... Wouldn't have thought it possible.

Somebody told me they were too heavy but you don't have to brim them every time. Best thing about my bike is the range that the tank gives.

Agreed, the range is impressive - well over 400 miles out of mine. My ass, kness, wrists and bladder give out well before the tank does!

And they do make the bike handle a little better as well, making a lower centre of gravity. But a full one certainly does NOT improve braking or accelaration.

 

[steve in nz]

Someone bought a Tag one recently and finish was not flash. . On advrider.com somewhere. Think it was one of Prusters countrumen