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rearviewmirror 13-11-10 22:14

^Very nice!

This thread is over three years old with very little progress. It appears there isn't much hope for the tank manufacturers to build some lower cost tank options. I emailed Safari Tanks in Australia, no interest on their part whatsoever for the XT660.

Oh well, thinking an alternate rear tank setup is the way to go.

agricon 14-11-10 06:27

Here's my setup. It a 4 litre can made by a company called Rotopax in the USA. www.rotopax.com

I have it fitted to the side of my bike but it could also be fitted onto any rack. It comes with a special fitting bracket which makes for very easy top ups :112:

Side view
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSCN8233.jpg

Rear view
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...0/DSCN8252.jpg

lerxstdawg 14-11-10 19:44

Hey Agricon,
What type of mount is that for the garmin?
Also, Wolfman pack looks the ducks nuts - waterproof?

agricon 14-11-10 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by lerxstdawg (Post 142937)
Hey Agricon,
What type of mount is that for the garmin?
Also, Wolfman pack looks the ducks nuts - waterproof?

Hi lerxstdawg
The Garmin mount is the standard Touratech non lockable version and have it fixed to a RAM mount. Let me know if you want a close up and I will post a pic.
http://www.touratech.com/shops/001/p...5390006e1f2874

The Wolfman luggage really is good gear. It fits really well and is well thought out. The luggage is rain resistant but not totally waterproof. The company offer waterproof covers to fit the luggage if you need them.

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Access...in_covers.html

Cheers
All the best

Denny 14-11-10 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by agricon (Post 142921)

I can't get enough of that bike mate, very nice indeed!! :chevil:

Gerhard Beukes 14-11-10 22:49

Says the guy who was converted to a GS rider....
Hey Denny, hope all these good very good looking XT's give you tears in your eyes and hopefully one day we can convert you back to a XT rider...
GB:tazdevil:

Denny 14-11-10 23:16

Oh you saw that thread did you, nice of you to comment :p

Not a total convert mate as I haven't sold my X, and don't plan on it for a while longer ;)

agricon 14-11-10 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denny (Post 142952)
I can't get enough of that bike mate, very nice indeed!! :chevil:

Hey Denny
Thanks for your kind remarks:icon_wink:

supamanaint 02-07-11 04:27

Does anyone have any experience with the Gillimoto 22.5lt tank and dealing with the company.

Anyone in Aus got one ??

skt 12-07-11 01:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by supamanaint (Post 158494)
Does anyone have any experience with the Gillimoto 22.5lt tank and dealing with the company.

Anyone in Aus got one ??


I have been in contact with gilimoto and asked about shipping to australia.

This was their reply:

Tank XT660R US$415,00
Locking Fuel Cap US$46,00

We work with 2 kinds of postage:
Economy – 8 or 15 days to received the tank - US$282,00*
Express - 20 or 25 days to received the tank - US$154,00*
*including tax

The payment is about PAYPAL

Regards!

Giovana


The quote I asked for was shipping to Victoria. I am hoping to purchase one soon for some outback trips. I will let you know how it goes after I find funds, wait for postage and get someone to fit it for me.

Approx $600 AU for a larger tank including postage looks a hell of a lot more attractive than the OTR one for somewhere around $1200 AU without postage. I may have to invest in some crash bars because from what i have heard the gilimoto tank is not as strong as the fibre OTR. But the good thing is I can easily afford crashbars and new riding kit with the $600 saving. I might even shout myself a new set of panniers :toothy9:

supamanaint 12-07-11 03:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by skt (Post 159010)
I have been in contact with gilimoto and asked about shipping to australia.

This was their reply:

Tank XT660R US$415,00
Locking Fuel Cap US$46,00

We work with 2 kinds of postage:
Economy – 8 or 15 days to received the tank - US$282,00*
Express - 20 or 25 days to received the tank - US$154,00*
*including tax

The payment is about PAYPAL

Regards!

Giovana


The quote I asked for was shipping to Victoria. I am hoping to purchase one soon for some outback trips. I will let you know how it goes after I find funds, wait for postage and get someone to fit it for me.

Approx $600 AU for a larger tank including postage looks a hell of a lot more attractive than the OTR one for somewhere around $1200 AU without postage. I may have to invest in some crash bars because from what i have heard the gilimoto tank is not as strong as the fibre OTR. But the good thing is I can easily afford crashbars and new riding kit with the $600 saving. I might even shout myself a new set of panniers :toothy9:


Yep it looked so attractive that I ordered one the other week :D.
It should be here in a couple of weeks so will let you know how it all goes.

I have Hepco Becker crash bars on mine so all should be fine. I find most plastic tanks survive a little better than glass fibre in an off (yes have tested both haha) so would not worry to much but still get the crash bars.

After just getting back from a three week 6000km trip to outback SA I was a little sick of having to fill up every 230-260km. I carried two Roto-pax which I had to use several times but a bigger tank is the only answer if you want to head west.

Will let you know how it fits up, should have my bike clean by then, well most of that SA dust out anyway haha

Shane.


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