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It seems Aqualine has altered design of the tank few years ago as I also remember hearing in the past that fan must be removed but actually everything is good with the fan on and that current tank fits both E and S models. However, if you buy second hand perhaps there are some early ones around that may not fit S so well.
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Maybe there are 2 big Aqualine tanks. Certainly, mine wouldn't fit an S for 2 reasons: The fan on the S radiator would interfere with my tank and the E and S tank mounts are very different: An E tank bolts on with 2 M5 bolts (I think: you need an 8mm socket) just behind the rads and the S has 2 big knobbly male things on the frame that the female groves on to the S tank slip on to. These are in addition to the attachment where the seat touches the tank, as pictured above.

My tank only has the E mount. FWIW, I used to own both a 2002 S model and still own a 2005 E model.

Talk to Alex at Core Racing. He's the UK importer for Safari Tanks. He'll know what fits what.

Another reason for getting a newer than 2002 bike (apart from the beefed up front forks) is the upgraded cam chain tensioner. Make sure the bike you buy has a brown one not the older silver one.

Why go for an expensive Aqualine/Safari tank? A 15 litre Clarke Made in USA jobbie is adequate. Just carry an extra gallon jerry on the back. New they are £200 in the UK. Get somebody coming back from the USA to bring one (about $160 in USA). If they have never had fuel in them, there's no problem on a plane.

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Talk to Alex at Core Racing. He's the UK importer for Safari Tanks. He'll know what fits what.

Another reason for getting a newer than 2002 bike (apart from the beefed up front forks) is the upgraded cam chain tensioner. Make sure the bike you buy has a brown one not the older silver one.

Why go for an expensive Aqualine/Safari tank? A 15 litre Clarke Made in USA jobbie is adequate. Just carry an extra gallon jerry on the back. New they are £200 in the UK. Get somebody coming back from the USA to bring one (about $160 in USA). If they have never had fuel in them, there's no problem on a plane.

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Invaluable info mate.. Thanks

I'm going for the aqualine as I hate carrying jerry cans for loads of reasons (weight, security, laziness of packing/unpacking) and I prefer the weight in the front.

I'm guessing the 15L is good for 130-180 miles depending on tyre of riding ????
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S has 2 big knobbly male things on the frame that the female groves on to the S tank slip on to.
My tank has grooves for these side bushes, similar to stock S tank. So perhaps that is 2nd verison of the tank. There is also groove for kick-start lever, so it will not rub against the tank.
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