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[Fred1956]

Originally Posted by Jim Cook

To boardrider247:

The shrouds on the 2011 are smaller and that one main "rib" feels in the way as it pushes against my knee guards. (I wear inexpensive EVS knee/shin guards.) Has anyone else ever mentioned this?

Jim, I was having issues with my '10 & my Asterisk Ultra Cells, not so much on downhills but definitely on acceleration. I made me some homemade leg 'clamping spots' and they are working great. I'll try to send you pictures some time

[Jim Cook]

Thanks Fred!

[boardrider247]

Originally Posted by Jim Cook

To boardrider247:
To add to the excellent advice above; If you look for aftermarket tanks in the US that are compatible with your project, look at the IMS tank that was made for the 2000-2002 bikes. It is perfect for the job. It was not updated when the top shock mount was moved in the 2003 models. (The Clark tank that came out in 2003/4 was designed to fit the change. I'm not sure who is offering what for the newer models.)

Now that the weather is getting colder I'm looking at getting this project going again (after my 50mm zokes are bolted on)

Is this the correct tank Jim is referring to?
http://www.imsproducts.com/Products/...eSet=3.4%20gal

I did ask Mikel and he said the stock 00-11 tank would work, but ideally I would like to do a bigger tank while I'm at it.

[Jim Cook]

Yes, that is the tank.
http://www.imsproducts.com/Products/...eSet=3.4%20gal

Additional and potentially useless information: I don't like the big dip in the seat against the tank. Since I tore my left hamstring in a BJEC enduro several years ago, I ride sitting down most of the time. I am 6' tall, and I "think tall", as well as preferring a flat seat across the top from front to rear; so I prefer a set-up using a Guts Racing tall medium density foam and Guts solid black gripper cover made for the tall seat foam.

http://www.gutsracing.com/ProductDet...tCode=SFGG-001

http://www.gutsracing.com/ProductDet...Code=HCGGG-001

Good Riding!
Jim

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[Jim Cook]

After speaking with Fred about an earlier part of this tread, I've come to realize that the "sit down" aspect of my riding (mentioned in the post above) is the reason for my problem with the shrouds interfering with my knees gripping the tank on downhills.

With my sweet suspension, I can deal with it.

[JP4]

2010 with new look plastic and graphics. Got the goofy Dumbo ear foam handguards on for cold weather riding.

[Jakobi]

Looks nice JP4. How did you go with the airbox removal? have to drill out any rivets etc? Did you put new ones back in? I still prefer the 2010 headlight and fender. I might see if I can chase some new ones up.

I've noticed my knee braces wear alot on the the seat rail/cover/foam on the 2010 model.

[JP4]

Thanks Jake.

That's a 2011 plastic kit with graphics from Motocross Center - new GG logo font, I think they may have been left-over graphics from the 2012 4-t race team. Dunno for sure? The customized numberplate backgrounds are from Ride Ltd. - http://www.rideltd.com/

Anyway, no airbox mods required. I did replace the airbox covers. They were secured with some daft plastic rivet-like deal into the subframe. I couldn't figure out if there was a way to remove the rivets and reuse them, so I just drilled them out and cut an M8 tap into the subframe. Then used a button head screw to secure the covers.

I don't mind the look of the 2010 headlight unit, but the 2011+ headlight pod routes the brake hose and speedo cable behind the pod. This results in a nice clean look, and I don't think anybody else does it this way.

Jason

[Jakobi]

Cheers Jase. I've had a 2011 Cervantes kit from motocross center on stand by for months now. Removed the plastic screws into the subframe and replaced long ago. I've got some wear on the pins at the front for the airbox covers. Might have to work something out for that. Too many hrs wearing the bike out.

[djroggen]

Here is my transformation from a 2004 EC 200 to a new looking machine. Will look nice next to my 11' 300.