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davecambo


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Just installed a number 3, 5.5L Nomad Tank.

It is fantastic. It came complete with mounting bolts, rubber straps, fuel tap, fuel filter, fuel hoses and T piece to add fuel line into main line.

All parts look well made, and fees very strong. I found it quite hard to get the hose squeezed on to the T piece, but used a hair dryer to soften the hose and it went on better. (i didnt like the idea of using boiling water on the hoses as was in the instructions. fuel and water dont mix)

I highly recommend one of these tanks if you are thinking about increasing your range, as they can be temporarily mounted.

here is a link

http://nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php

you drain the nomad first to relieve the weight from the subframe, then turn it off at the tap and turn your main on.

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It looks nice, Dave.

I've read that the BIG Nomad tanks (8L) put 18lbs of extra weight on the rear subframe member and there have been reports of cracks and fractures.

I suppose you checked the integrity of yours first? confuse

Watch out for roos in the outback now that you're able to get there. biggrin

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fuel weighs 700gms per litre, so i dont think they could possibly put that much weight on the subframe. the maths doesnt add up. 8 x 700gm = 5.6 kilograms or 12.32 pounds.

The TTR 250 has quite a thick subframe compared to other bikes. i really dont see 5.6 kilos of gear cracking the subframe. The tanks also have quite a thick piece of foam between the tank and the rear guard, so vibrations are dampened.

mine is even smaller at 5.5 litres, or 3.85 kilos. (8.47 pounds) there would be something seriously weak about the bike if that cracks the subframe.

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Fair comment Dave. smile I was working on a pint of water weighing a pond and a quarter = 10lb a gallon. But fuel is lighter than H2o.

Like you, I think the TTR subframe is better made than others, and it's designed for passengers too.
BUT there are trail bikes not built as well as ours and if you put a big 8 litre tank on the back, together with the rest of the luggage, top boxes, panniers, camping gear, etc - they all add weight.  confuseconfuse

If I recall, the article I was reading concerned an Australian rider on a Kawasaki (KLX) and extra loading for trecking. I don't even know for sure whether it was a Nomad tank but he had a job getting it sorted a number of times. cry

Whatever - take care and enjoy yourself. Don't get lost.  aww

Martyn



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Fits nicely, like a bought one Good one Dave

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yeah martyn not going to put too much more, if anything on the back there. im getting a wolfman tank bag very shortly. that will fit all my tool kit and a little extra. anything else i take like sleeping gear will be on my back or on the back of the seat behind me. i still have all my army gear so it is all quite small. i dont take much at all out when i go camping etc. just sleeping bag, which is smaller than a rugby ball, and my bivvi bag, which is smaller again.

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Nice one Dave!

Thanks for sharing with the forum as I am sure others will be interested.

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Love the bivi bag! Can never go wrong with it

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