Safari Tank for Tiger 800
 

I asked this question and just got an email back from Aqualine/Safari Tanks:

'Thank you for the enquiry, this has is becoming a very popular bike.
We are making good progress with the design for a larger tank for this bike
and will have a tank available mid year, approximately 30litres.
There will be more information available on the Safari web site getting
closer to the release date.'

Sound like another good reason to buy a Tiger.....now I just have to persuade the missus....:rolleyes2:

Just have to way up the cost of the Safari vs. 1/2 Rotopax containers. Where do you plan on taking this thing?

Daryll,

Hows it going mate?

No room for Rotopax containers with all of Lisa's gear on board!

kind of got used to having a good range on the DR650, not sure where next trip is yet, maybe a UK/Russia Aisa trip in a few years.....:thumbup1:

Maybe we could do a trip together. Mongolia/Russia and Asia are definitely next.

This is the reply I go off them at the start of the year...

Ok here is your price, the Tanks is AUD$840.00.

There is two shipping options, Express shipping (7-10 working days) AUD$210.00 and Sea Shipping (appox 4 weeks) $100.00



Regards, Wayne.


That is shipping to the UK

Just fitted one to a used XC that I bought in Utah, holds about 30 litres or 8 US Gallons. Range seems to be approx. 350 miles depends on load and treatment.
Not the best quality Safari tank I have bought but looking past that it does it's job well. It's certainly an attention grabber, everyone says "I've never heard of a bike manufacturer called Safari, were are they made?)"

Oh, they are also $250 cheaper to buy in the US than they are in Australia. For those that aren't aware, they are made in Australia

This is my first Triumph, what a jet. Just love to hear that triple rev

Might see some of you between Alaska and Sth America

Glen

Hi Glen,

Thanks for the info, how are you getting on with the Tiger ? any problems or things you don't like about it ?

Ive taken a roadie 800 on a test ride, the engine was pretty sweet I must say. How do you find the handling of the XC off asphalt? Ive heard a few people say it feels fairly top heavy, does the Safari tank make much of a difference ?

If you find yourself around in Banff/Canmore, Alberta, Canada, stop by for a pint bier

I've only done 5000 miles since picking it up last month, so not really qualified to give a long term review just yet.
What I have noticed so far;
Replaced rear shock spring to cope with the silly load
Side stand switch is in a crazy spot and had already been damaged before I bought the bike. It's now zip tied in a higher spot
Replaced the counter shaft sprocket with 1 tooth smaller, there was too much clutch slipping going on to get it off the line

I think Triumph did what others have tried and failed to do, they got it near spot on in the first attempt. Well done

Overall it's been a good choice for the job, look forward to clocking up many more miles

We will be up near you in early July, might look you up when we get a bit closer

Glen