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I was SOLD after you used your hoodie..... Yes, a Man's man. I've wondered about the larger tanks in all applications b/c I wonder how the gas in the lower wings of some larger tanks can ever get picked up? No tubes go down into the lobes of larger tanks, your tank is a medium size but you know the real big ones have elephant ears dropping down on each side & I can't see how you could ever use all the fuel within those type tanks? Nice install, peace & be safe.
In this tank the ”winglets” are actually really small and not much is lower than the fuel opening. I was sceptical about the same thing at first but this tank was sucked pretty darn dry.
Yes, this is the 2nd time I've seen this tank selected & I've always questioned the larger ugly white tanks w/ great big lobes dropping over the sides of the bike. I think this tank gives ya like 1 gallon more fuel but the fuel capacity on the Rally version is one reason I'm kinda looking at her. I think I watched you add the platform/windshield on the front & that was quite crafty. Early on I thought this was the Rally version but I stayed b/c I like the way you explain things unlike many offering videos. If I somehow wind up w/ the 300L instead of the Rally, this tank is one I'll buy and I'm here doing this on 10 dual sport bikes. Writing all the problems, all the mods along w/ their costs, and then making comparison between them all to get the right bike for me. Of course my knowing what I may need post purchase is a lot more than most people consider but I've got the time before I buy as I save money, and it may be b/c I know of all these mods & their costs that I'll see a deal in a used bike that I'd otherwise have missed? I digress, you've got an easier style for my tastes, thanks for that & I'm surprised you don't have a larger following. I'll send people but I don't do that often. You be safe & peace
Finally a range test and not just an install video. 340km is awesome with that kind of riding. Maybe 380-400 cruising only at a lower rev range. And it should be called a 13L tank, not 14. As i said before, this is becoming the ultimate CRF300L channel! Great job and keep it up. Just got a load of parts for my 300L, bought the RR lvl2 suspension based on your video and feedback🔥🤘
Thanks! Sounds great. Im in love with the RR setup now that it woks like it should. Even some gnarly whoops are now a pleasure 😄 still not a motocross racing setup but plenty good enough for my talents 😅
@@PatchedBandit Good to hear👍 My goal is just to build, for me, the ultimate light weight ADV motorcycle for nordic TET and gravel roads here at home. Im not a racer, just want the best there is for this build.
I’ve had mine installed for over 12 months, with Yoshi exhaust & 550 ECU 91 octane stage 1 tune. I’ve made it past 400km relaxed travelling on back roads. A great upgrade to the 300l.
That's superb range for a little dualsport. I wanted to test kinda the 'worst case' in this video. I rode it pretty darn hard the whole time and it still managed pretty well. Nice to hear how much I can expect taking it bit more chilled.
Don’t know if it was mentioned but if you spray windex / window cleaner on rubber grommets they will slide right in. The alcohol in the windex will help it evaporate after installation. Works great with hand grips too.
I've Had my tank installed for about 3 weeks. When full, my Cap leaked terribly. its also very hard to get on without cross threading it. You have to be very patient with it. I installed an addition gasket in cap and that stopped the leaking. overall I'm very happy with it.
I had no such issues and the cap threads perfectly. I tend to turn it counterclockwise and only tighten when it drops in to threads. Just like is recommended with plastic threads with screws too. Mine also didn't leak and the cap seal seemed very robust. Wonder what's the issue 🤔
I've got the same Acerbis tank just before watching the video. I've never run out of fuel in Europe, but it got annoying to need to fill gas every ride. I don't park the bike in my living room, so I've got a tank cap vent nipple at MX shop instead of attaching long vent hose from cap to charcoal canister. Making that video must have been 100x harder than installing that tank. That fuel gauge graphic is neat.
Update 20/08/2024: The fuel cap hose plug is absolute garbage and the hose refuses to stay in it's place during rides. I have ordered a KTM "FACTORY FUEL TANK CAP VENT" to try and remedy the situation. If it doesnt' stay I will glue the hose permanently to the cap with epoxy.
finally a good video on it! thanks! mostly two things i'm missing - average fuel consumption at the end of the test drive, and Your subjective conclusion. personally i'm not 100% convinced, firstly because of the rubbery tube sticking out, preventing for a tankbag to sit over (extra non-hosed tank cap is supposedly not great quality wise), and secondly the capacity… quite disappointing. also as stupid as it sounds, but i'm afraid both of available caps won't prevent water from getting inside in case of long rainy rides.
3.9 L/100KM easy to calculate from the video though. I left the conclusions to the audience this time 😄 I only saw high quality components during the install. At least the cap I installed is damn solid. The rubber seals didn't let a drop of fuel out so I don't see any way water would enter.
@@PatchedBandit I discovered MT21s when I put them on my XT600E for a Morocco trip 25 years ago - fantastic tyres! They give so much confidence off-road, and returning to tarmac they were so controllable on the twisties, even though under-inflated.
I thought about the transparent option a long time too. I think the black one does visually go a bit better but I get the appeal of the transparent option too. It looks more like 'rally' bikes do and you can see the fuel level through it so.. But the black one looks more like it's an original part of the bike. I think the cap goes in super easy if you just twist it counterclockwise until you feel it drop in to the threads and then close it down.
@@PatchedBandit saksassa oli ehkä jotain mutta toi saksan kieli taittuu sen verran huonosti ettei sit selvinny kuitenkaa. Jos tulee vastaan nii voi ilmotella :D hyvää kontenttia👍🏻
I hate these buttons, too. Good you walked the Honda to the petrol station. In my journalistic life I've measured the tanks of all test models - ride them until empty. Preferably along a road with several petrol stations. I walked a lot ;-) Know how long reserve lasts. Have fun on those extended rides thanks to Acerbis. Günter/Nürnberg
I have no complaints. It helps a lot on longer trips and higway speeds. Also the lights are insanely nice when the big yellow ball goes out. Only negative I've noticed that in some more bumpy mid to high speed situations I can notice the added weight to the steering slightly. But that is something I got used to after the first 2 rides.
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I was SOLD after you used your hoodie..... Yes, a Man's man. I've wondered about the larger tanks in all applications
b/c I wonder how the gas in the lower wings of some larger tanks can ever get picked up? No tubes go down into the
lobes of larger tanks, your tank is a medium size but you know the real big ones have elephant ears dropping down on
each side & I can't see how you could ever use all the fuel within those type tanks? Nice install, peace & be safe.
In this tank the ”winglets” are actually really small and not much is lower than the fuel opening. I was sceptical about the same thing at first but this tank was sucked pretty darn dry.
Yes, this is the 2nd time I've seen this tank selected & I've always questioned the larger ugly white tanks w/ great big
lobes dropping over the sides of the bike. I think this tank gives ya like 1 gallon more fuel but the fuel capacity on the
Rally version is one reason I'm kinda looking at her. I think I watched you add the platform/windshield on the front &
that was quite crafty. Early on I thought this was the Rally version but I stayed b/c I like the way you explain things
unlike many offering videos. If I somehow wind up w/ the 300L instead of the Rally, this tank is one I'll buy and I'm
here doing this on 10 dual sport bikes. Writing all the problems, all the mods along w/ their costs, and then making
comparison between them all to get the right bike for me. Of course my knowing what I may need post purchase is
a lot more than most people consider but I've got the time before I buy as I save money, and it may be b/c I know
of all these mods & their costs that I'll see a deal in a used bike that I'd otherwise have missed? I digress, you've
got an easier style for my tastes, thanks for that & I'm surprised you don't have a larger following. I'll send people
but I don't do that often. You be safe & peace
70 miles per gallon(3gallon tank);; that sounds about right & you drove it across lots of different terrains.
Finally a range test and not just an install video. 340km is awesome with that kind of riding. Maybe 380-400 cruising only at a lower rev range. And it should be called a 13L tank, not 14. As i said before, this is becoming the ultimate CRF300L channel! Great job and keep it up. Just got a load of parts for my 300L, bought the RR lvl2 suspension based on your video and feedback🔥🤘
Thanks! Sounds great. Im in love with the RR setup now that it woks like it should. Even some gnarly whoops are now a pleasure 😄 still not a motocross racing setup but plenty good enough for my talents 😅
@@PatchedBandit Good to hear👍 My goal
is just to build, for me, the ultimate light weight ADV motorcycle for nordic TET and gravel roads here at home. Im not a racer, just want the best there is for this build.
My CRF is (to me) now so good that I rarely even touch the new Tuareg. I bet you get an awesome bike
I’ve had mine installed for over 12 months, with Yoshi exhaust & 550 ECU 91 octane stage 1 tune. I’ve made it past 400km relaxed travelling on back roads. A great upgrade to the 300l.
That's superb range for a little dualsport. I wanted to test kinda the 'worst case' in this video. I rode it pretty darn hard the whole time and it still managed pretty well. Nice to hear how much I can expect taking it bit more chilled.
There are never enough CRF 300L guide videos on TH-cam. Keep them coming.
Don’t know if it was mentioned but if you spray windex / window cleaner on rubber grommets they will slide right in. The alcohol in the windex will help it evaporate after installation. Works great with hand grips too.
I use silicone spray also works very well
or leave them in very hot water for five minutes to make them softer.
With all due respect to you, this video is the most important to me of all your videos so far and thank you so much for making it!
Happy to help 🙌
@@PatchedBandit Thank you bro!
very useful video thanks,considering one of these for my CRF.
Just so you know its best never to run a fuel pump dry,it can damage it permanently
True it's not great. But I do it for you so you don't have to 😅✌️
That petrol station is on the opposite side of the old police station... Used to be a regular at their lock up in my youth...😁😁😁
😂 boys will be boys 💪
I've Had my tank installed for about 3 weeks. When full, my Cap leaked terribly. its also very hard to get on without cross threading it. You have to be very patient with it. I installed an addition gasket in cap and that stopped the leaking. overall I'm very happy with it.
I had no such issues and the cap threads perfectly. I tend to turn it counterclockwise and only tighten when it drops in to threads. Just like is recommended with plastic threads with screws too.
Mine also didn't leak and the cap seal seemed very robust. Wonder what's the issue 🤔
I've got the same Acerbis tank just before watching the video. I've never run out of fuel in Europe, but it got annoying to need to fill gas every ride.
I don't park the bike in my living room, so I've got a tank cap vent nipple at MX shop instead of attaching long vent hose from cap to charcoal canister.
Making that video must have been 100x harder than installing that tank. That fuel gauge graphic is neat.
Thanks! 😄
May I ask what did you do with the vent hose going to the charcoal canister? Just sealed down or left it as it is?
Gday. Fellow CRF300L owner here in Brisbane Australia. Like your videos
Nice to hear from all the way down under ✌️😄 My long term dream to ride there but I hate long flights 😂
@@PatchedBandit tell me about it. I was a long haul pilot for 20 years. Done a 10-15 hr flight every time I went to work 😨
Daumn 😅 well at least you got the best view on the plane 😄 cool job though
Update 20/08/2024:
The fuel cap hose plug is absolute garbage and the hose refuses to stay in it's place during rides. I have ordered a KTM "FACTORY FUEL TANK CAP VENT" to try and remedy the situation. If it doesnt' stay I will glue the hose permanently to the cap with epoxy.
great video as tutorial for Honda users!
finally a good video on it! thanks!
mostly two things i'm missing - average fuel consumption at the end of the test drive, and Your subjective conclusion. personally i'm not 100% convinced, firstly because of the rubbery tube sticking out, preventing for a tankbag to sit over (extra non-hosed tank cap is supposedly not great quality wise), and secondly the capacity… quite disappointing. also as stupid as it sounds, but i'm afraid both of available caps won't prevent water from getting inside in case of long rainy rides.
3.9 L/100KM easy to calculate from the video though.
I left the conclusions to the audience this time 😄 I only saw high quality components during the install. At least the cap I installed is damn solid. The rubber seals didn't let a drop of fuel out so I don't see any way water would enter.
great vid,thanks for info
Protip on grommets and rubber parts install: Put these in a cup of hot water for a minute. Rubber gets soft, much easier and safer to install.
I think the volume of the tank itself is 14 liter, but the pump takes up some space in there.
Its a 13L tank 😄 The amount of fuel you can put in when it's installed should be the measeurement used.
@@PatchedBandit Agreed, but every trick to make a sale is used..
Excellent video. By the way, what tires do you have?
Pirelli MT21 front Michelin starcross 6 rear. Rear still has some tread left so this is why the missmatch. I have an mt21 rear waiting to be put on.
@@PatchedBandit I discovered MT21s when I put them on my XT600E for a Morocco trip 25 years ago - fantastic tyres! They give so much confidence off-road, and returning to tarmac they were so controllable on the twisties, even though under-inflated.
Love mine accept 2 things. The fuelcap can be a bitch and I wish I got it in The tan/transparent color 😅
I thought about the transparent option a long time too. I think the black one does visually go a bit better but I get the appeal of the transparent option too. It looks more like 'rally' bikes do and you can see the fuel level through it so.. But the black one looks more like it's an original part of the bike.
I think the cap goes in super easy if you just twist it counterclockwise until you feel it drop in to the threads and then close it down.
Bra video
Great you liked it 😊
Saaks näihin euroopasta supermoto vanteita? Rapakon takaa tuntuu saavan mutta tullit ja postit aika törkyset.
@@barspinner2 en oo koskaan selvitelly 🤔 vois olla ihan hauska hankinta
@@PatchedBandit saksassa oli ehkä jotain mutta toi saksan kieli taittuu sen verran huonosti ettei sit selvinny kuitenkaa. Jos tulee vastaan nii voi ilmotella :D hyvää kontenttia👍🏻
Tarkotusena ostaa tollanen pyörä meinaan ja lähtee sellaselle gardensnake linjalle et ois yks pyörä mil tekee kaikkee.
@@barspinner2 tää on kyllä kova laite ku jaksaa tuunata. Vakiona aika kauhee jämä.
@@PatchedBandit kylläkyllä
Finnish poem 🤣🤣🤣
😅✌️🇫🇮
I hate these buttons, too. Good you walked the Honda to the petrol station. In my journalistic life I've measured the tanks of all test models - ride them until empty. Preferably along a road with several petrol stations. I walked a lot ;-) Know how long reserve lasts. Have fun on those extended rides thanks to Acerbis. Günter/Nürnberg
Great video! Thanks bro
Hey man, I got roughly the same result. 320km on 100 octane fuel. I think it's insane.
Pretty good for this kinda riding too! And for a small dualsport.
What are your thoughts on the windscreen and rally tower now that you've had them on for a while.
I have no complaints. It helps a lot on longer trips and higway speeds. Also the lights are insanely nice when the big yellow ball goes out.
Only negative I've noticed that in some more bumpy mid to high speed situations I can notice the added weight to the steering slightly. But that is something I got used to after the first 2 rides.
Did you get engine light off? Pretty nice range now for that little bike. 🎉
It has cleared now just by riding a few times.