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Old 31 Dec 2008
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Question for XR 650 R owners!!!
Two questions:
1. rough mpg based on normal riding ( ie. not thrashing the tits off it all the time ).
2. Acerbis or IMS tank?

I know question 1 is probably difficult to answer accurately, but it will determine the answer to question 2.

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You've kind of answered the first question yourself - so many variables can affect mpg - gearing, terrain, altitude, speed etc.

However, to give you an idea - I use the Acerbis 24 litre tank (much better looking than the IMS) and get around 250 miles out of it on trail/touring type riding. So based on UK gallons, you're looking around 45-50 mpg for general riding...

And if that's not already answered question no.2, go for the Acerbis - the IMS looks shonky with the OE rad shrouds... the Acerbis is much neater looking, and also helps protect the radiators being a single unit... x


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Thanks Jmo, I would have had money it would be you that came up with the answer!!!
Seems the Acerbis is the way to go, just want to find a uk based supplier now.
While on the subject, do you know if the spring in the OE shock can be changed, or is it a replacement shock jobbie.
Ta again, and happy new year to all!!!
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Any UK dealer ought to be able to order the 650R tank for you - last time I looked the rrp was around £260.

Online I see DemonMX.co.uk for example list it (it will be to order I imagine) and you can also go to XRStuff.co.uk and see if John can get a better price?

That said, I bought mine from the Thumpertalk shop in the US - the price is dollars for pounds, and even though the exchange rate isn't as good as last year, it currently works out at around £150 ($247)... you'll probably get hit with import duty (around £50 - enjoy that retirement, Gordon...) but that is still a significant saving and you'll get the tank in about 10 days from the USA...

As for the rear shock, I'm sure a number of companies make alternative springs for it, likewise the forks... personally I've not found I needed to change them as I like the way it comes stock (although I did replace the fork oil with lighter 2.5wt which is the recommendation on the tinterweb) - it worked fine for my weight/capability at both trail/tour and rallye speeds...

Again a good resource for info on the 650R is either the Thumpertalk forum, or the Pig Pen (The Pig Pen)...

Hope that helps!

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i have the 27ltr ims tank on my pig. only done a month away on it but it was fine, no probs at all. got it as it was the biggest available at a reasonable?!? price. requires a lot of plumbing as it uses a vacuum pump to draw from the bottom of the rad shrouds.the rad shrouds by the way are part of the tank, you dont use the originals at all. the tank looks bloody huge compared to the original and from a looks point of views takes some getting used to. i did manage to get the plumbing neat although when you remove the tank you need to blank the fuel feeds and it gets messy if you aint quick. vacuum pump has proved reliable but it hasnt had a good long trip yet. the quality of finish isnt too bad either although the acerbis has a deeper coulour to it and is better finished as jmo said. it cost about 330 quid from xrstuff. talk to them as they do lots for the pig.
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Thanks Jmo, I would have had money it would be you that came up with the answer!!!
Seems the Acerbis is the way to go, just want to find a uk based supplier now.
While on the subject, do you know if the spring in the OE shock can be changed, or is it a replacement shock jobbie.
Ta again, and happy new year to all!!!
The rear spring can be changed, i've had it done as well as fork springs.

Race tech supply springs and also have a spring rate calculator

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Eibach also produce springs.

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The UK link doesn't seem to work at the moment but I got my springs from an off road dealer in Yorkshire (sorry can't remember the name) as Eibach Uk wouldn't sell direct.

Failing that a WP KTM rear spring will fit with a little mod to the collars on the shock.

KAIS in Atherton can sort this out.

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You can still damage the rads with the Acerbis tank if you have a big get off as i found out the hard way, but its still better than the 17 litre tanks for longer trips. Acerbis fuel range is about 250 miles depending on terrain and riding.
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