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Acerbis "Africa"how to fit
I have an 1988 handa NX650 Dominator and a Acerbis "africa" tank that I would like to fit,I will need to move/refit the front tank mounting rubbers and make a new seat!does anyone have any suggestions/advice on this undertaking?
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Huan,
Being in the US and not having experience with this bike, I don't know what's involved - but I am curious if you can point me to a web site showing pictures of this tank - how big is it?
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I am interested in these tanks myself. here are some pics of the Sahara tank.. is this the same?
http://www.justplanes.co.uk/acatalog..._Honda_16.html
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I am doubtful that tank fits the Dommie, since that tank is specifically designed to fit around the radiators on the XR650R - while the Dommie is air-cooled.
Unfortunately, the rear tank also doesn't come close to fitting an XR650L or Dommie from what I've heard. But where there's will there's a way and a good fabricator would most likely be able to modify and strengthen your subframe to accomodate that tank.
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The Acerbis "Africa" is out of production now I think it is a plastic tank surprise surprise !
It Has Two fuel tap outlets and a flat area next to the Cap for fitting a Roadbook/toasted sandwich machine etc.
Total capacity 30l
sorry guys here is a few photos of the tank on some german guys website
I haven't got a digital camera. www.sr-xt500.de/mamxt500/mamxt500.htm
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Wright,
http://www.justplanes.co.uk/acatalog..._Honda_16.html
Sorry.. click this again and scroll down. You will then see the Dommie tanks!
Cheers
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