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I run the Clarke tank on my 08. I took it off of the 04 when I sold it. It took a little mod, but works great. I don't have a problem with the bikes coming with the small tanks. They are much easier to move around on with the small tank, but I ride in Colorado pretty often and also race a few hare scrambles so the big tank is necessary for me. Like cutting bars down to ride/race in the tight Eastern woods, I don't mind having to do a little extra work to make my bike perform in special conditions. Making bikes that are custom fit for all of our needs would put Gas Gas back into the confusing model syndrome.
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Guy I know put a bigger tank on his '11. Don't know what size it is but it has the big nutcracker in front of the seat and wings under the shrouds that push them out farther. If that's what it takes to add fuel then I don't want it. I figured it's possible to get a couple extra 10ths by doing a better job filling the available space underneath.
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Thanks for putting me straight on Les' experience. I was recently talking to a guy from northern Alabama who had his suspension revalved by a guy in central Florida. He said it was deflecting off of roots and rocks. I pointed out to him that he prolly should have used someone from a rooty/rocky area rather than a sand whoop area. The point I was trying to make is how often I hear things like this and there are not that many suspension tuners who have a view of everything a suspension manufacturer has to consider. Trying to hit a mid point for customers in a country as varied as the US is hard to do. Maybe using Les was a bad example. Thanks, Clay |
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I also think so, someone just needs to try it
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Tiny oil fill hole.
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On this thread, we were discussing changes at the model level not down to the nuts and bolts. On another thread we were discussing the small detail changes. I know they're all starting to run together for me, too. Anyway....I agree with you and the fastener thing are on my list. Thanks for the input. Clay |
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Bob...EXCELLENT POINT! Thanks! clay |
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A bigger tank wouldn't add that much. Actually, if we order 1000 units next year it would only add about $1 to the cost of the bikes. I prolly worded that example wrong. Clay |
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One of the issues with the perimeter frame is there is only so much room down low. After that it has to be added up and out top of the frame making it taller and wider. look at the ec 250F the tank is taller cause that 4 stroke motor is taller in the chassis along with a hot header pipe needing space for safety. Roscoe
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I'm with Bobt and Roscoe on this one.
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