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Longer Fuel range on 990
I know about the Safari 43l tank, but that is BIG. Need another 10l (I think) max. Want to cover +/- 400km. A 30l tank sounds perfect, but does it exist?
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The only one i know of is AdvTank's Rally tank which sits on the rear side of the bike and requires you to buy a 2-1 exhaust. This of course seriously bumps up your costs but does give you the capacity.

We're currently on a RTW on XT's (had to sell the 990ADV) and had looked at tanks but they're all incredibly expensive. We're getting by just fine carrying plastic jerry cans. I've got 2 5-litre cans sitting side by side on my rear seat. Perfect and when they're not needed (95% of the time) they're so light that they don't make a difference. And, of course the cost £5 for 2!!

Not the answer you were looking for I know (sorry about that) but hope it helps....
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The only one i know of is AdvTank's Rally tank which sits on the rear side of the bike and requires you to buy a 2-1 exhaust. This of course seriously bumps up your costs but does give you the capacity.

We're currently on a RTW on XT's (had to sell the 990ADV) and had looked at tanks but they're all incredibly expensive. We're getting by just fine carrying plastic jerry cans. I've got 2 5-litre cans sitting side by side on my rear seat. Perfect and when they're not needed (95% of the time) they're so light that they don't make a difference. And, of course the cost £5 for 2!!

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Thank you for your reply. I do know about those tanks, also the Safari 43L tank(too big I think), but they both very expensive. I have just (today) got fuel bladders and might end up going this way.

I went from XT (very nice bike and still miss it) to 990ADV because I want to tour. Did not think I would get less range.
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Ah, it seems we've swapped in opposite directions! I still miss my 990ADV but love the XT, so simple and honest!

AS for th 990's fuel economy...... (with 3 5 litre cans between 2 bikes - -7.5lt each - our range fully loaded on any terrain is about 600km!)

I had a think after I posted my reply and remember that a couple of Aussies we met who have just done Magadan (the hard way) on a couple of 950SE's and had the same issues as you. They did go for the Aqualine 30Lt tank but also had fuel bladders that they swore were pretty much bullet proof (and of course packed flat when not needed). They had a 8 litre one but i recall the manufacturers made larger variants. You seem to have read my mind but here's the link for that i think was the company anyway.
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To me a 30l tank would be perfect, but I can not find one anywhere. I have bought (still need to test) a 15 bladder from a army surplus store. This was the only size they had, and it is very heavy duty (maybe too heavy). If this works my fuel range problrems my be over.

As I shall only be on the road for about 3 months, I do not want to spend too much.

Yes the power of the KTM 990 is addictive.
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Hi there.

Im about to do a big trip on the 990 adv and have bought 2 x 4litre bladers from the site mentioned earlier www.liquidcontainment.com.au, water bladders, petrol bladder, diesel bladder, tank liner, slim line water tanks Im going to stuff them on either side of the bike in a pannier stile setup. Im sure they will help where needed. Dont worry about the 7 litre. Its too stiff to fold and trying put into any type of luggage system when full or empty. Have a look at my site if you have some time. http://www.twowheeladventure.net/

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if you need more range maybe these would be what you are looking for
40+ litre tanks.. I used these for a couple of trips, and obviously gave fantastic range..

KTM 950/990 Adventure black Fuel Tank 40 Litre with locking caps. | eBay

Good luck and grab a bargain..
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Someone in the ADVrider Forum build an Underseat Tank. But only for 950/990 without ABS. KTM 950/990 Adv UNDERSEAT TANK - ADVrider
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I just got my Safari tanks and even though they fit in stock mounting points, there is still some fitting to do...
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You guys are trying to fix the wrong problem. You need a bike that will do more miles per gallon. My own bike with an 18 litre tank is good for 480 Km before I need to switch to reserve.

I suppose you could tow a trailer with a 20 litre can in it which would at least be cheaper than those monster top heavy tanks.

Alternatively get a small car and trailer your bike, most modern 4 seater diesel hatchbacks will do 576 or more kilometres on 30 litres of fuel towing the trailer. you wouldn't need those panniers etc then and that would save a lot of travel money.

Even a car with a soft top if you really want the breeze in your hair (eg Citroen C3 convertible) which incidentally has a 47 litre tank (over 900 Km range) or about 1800KM if you pop a couple of 20 litre jerrycans behind the front seats.
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