Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > Yamaha Tech
acerbis tank 23 liters acerbis tank 23 liters
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Yamaha Tech Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11 Nov 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: stgo, chile
Posts: 67
acerbis tank 23 liters
Hi there

I read all the post from acerbis xt tanks and some of you have some problems in theirs tanks, so it's true they are made of plastic?

Here in a motostore are selling an acerbis xt tank 23 liters for the newers models 95-03, but the answer is if are this tanks kind of fragile?

thanks
__________________
Regards, Victor
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 8 Dec 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 32
Hey haven't heard about the 23L tanks having any problems myself. My personel experience has been all good! Have had mine on for over a year now and no probs what so ever.
hope this helps
Cheers Daryl
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 8 Dec 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: stgo, chile
Posts: 67
thanks for the reply.

I think what about if your bike fall over,what about the fuel tank?,i'm telling you this because when my bike falled over,the plastic side of the tank got broken.

so,any comments?

thanks again
__________________
Regards, Victor
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 9 Dec 2003
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: sunny England
Posts: 790
hi, acerbis tanks are made of plastic, original tanks are steel. i think most peoples problems are to do with repairing the plastic tanks, steel is easier. the acerbis tanks are not fragile or weak, but if you have a crash that would damage your tank, it would get damaged whatever it was made of. personally i would worry more for my skin!


i have heard that UV/sunlight can make the plastic brittle. i have no idea if thats true, but everyone(acerbis included) say that plastic tanks should be painted.

------------------
dave

[This message has been edited by DAVSATO (edited 08 December 2003).]
__________________
dave
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 9 Dec 2003
LordStig's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 96
Yes, it is true that UV damages plastics (including polythene and GRP). Painting would help block this radiation, although getting paint to stick to polythene might not be easy! GRP requires a self etch primer. Presumably these petrol tank plastics must already be resistant the the type of thinners used in most paints, or they wouldn't be be much use for making petrol tanks.....

Stig
__________________
Tall men see everyone else's bald patch but their own.......
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 9 Dec 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cornwall,UK
Posts: 63
Hi

I've run an Acerbis 23l on my 'offroadised' XT600e and despite quite a number(30+) of crashes its still in perfect nick other than a few scratches. Its landed on mud, rocks and hard trails with one particularly memorable 50k get off - so I'd say that they are pretty tough!

Acerbis state that is should *not* be painted - I guess that the pigment in the poly, white in my case, protects vs UV.

Cheers
Bish


------------------
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 9 Dec 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: stgo, chile
Posts: 67
Hi mates:

Thanks for the posts, that were the aswer i was looking for,here there are places like the desert at the north and fuel station are not close enough to fill the tank up,same in south.

thanks again
__________________
Regards, Victor
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 10 Dec 2003
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: sunny England
Posts: 790
bish,
thats interesting about acerbis saying not to paint the tank, is that a new thing(within a few years)? also, i heard that up to a couple of years ago it was illegal to have an unpainted plastic fuel tank, in UK at least.

out of interest, my friends aprilia has a polythene tank, but hidden by a painted plastic "dummy" tank.

------------------
dave

[This message has been edited by DAVSATO (edited 09 December 2003).]
__________________
dave
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12 Dec 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cornwall,UK
Posts: 63
Dave

My tanks ~ 1year old and the instructions clearly stated 'Do not paint' and it has acerbis logo's bonded on each side that would be a pain to pain over anyway.

I've got a late 70's road registered Montesa Cota with an unpainted poly tank, so I'm pretty sure that the regulations would specify painting - surely it would fail the MOT or vehicle type regs...

As an aside, I'm also a Kayaker with a number of plastic boats - made out of exactly the same stuff as tanks. Whilst I have seen cracked boats, it's a real rarity - normal years old and pretty mashed examples. I guess the poly in these things must be UV protected or stabilised by the pigment or some additive in the mix.

Cheers
Bish
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12 Dec 2003
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cornwall,UK
Posts: 63
my last post should say WOULDN'T require painting....
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:29.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top