crbanshee Posted May 31, 2005 Report Posted May 31, 2005 i am thining of getting the 5.6 gallon tank for my sheei was woundering if the extra weight when full is an issue with handleing? i ride 90% sand dunes but im just getting going in racing too Quote
dajogejr Posted May 31, 2005 Report Posted May 31, 2005 I'd be more concerned with the shape/ergos than I would be the weight... I'm sure you won't notice the extra 5 or 6 lbs with fuel/tank added, but...it might feel a bit funny movign around. 5.6 Gallons? Got a pic and/or source. I ride some pretty big trail loops, and extra range would be nice! Quote
macgillivary Posted May 31, 2005 Report Posted May 31, 2005 (edited) i got the ims 5.6 gallon on mine its great you have soooooooo much fuel its wider higher and goes farther forward then the stock one but all and all its not awkward, i didnt notice any difference the only bad thing is you have to cut the sides off you front frenders that normally came back over your stock tank so if you feel like putting your stock tank back on pick up an extra set of front fenders or its going to look really ugly heres a pic of mine sorry if the picture is huge i think it is o ya your bars will rub a bit when you crank them all the ways either way, so a set of risers or longer steering stem would be nice, but it doesnt rub so much that it shortends up your turning radius at all well worth it a neat feature also is you can see your fuel level from the outside the tank instead of looking in your tank is semi-clear, look at my picture you can see the fuel level in it, its neat i like it Edited May 31, 2005 by macgillivary Quote
dajogejr Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) Nice....and leads on where to get it...and pricing? By the way..that's not a huge picture by any means. I'd actually like to see a larger pic!! Edited June 1, 2005 by dajogejr Quote
Guest turbodohc20 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 i got the ims 5.6 gallon on mine its great you have soooooooo much fuelits wider higher and goes farther forward then the stock one but all and all its not awkward, i didnt notice any difference the only bad thing is you have to cut the sides off you front frenders that normally came back over your stock tank so if you feel like putting your stock tank back on pick up an extra set of front fenders or its going to look really ugly heres a pic of mine sorry if the picture is huge i think it is o ya your bars will rub a bit when you crank them all the ways either way, so a set of risers or longer steering stem would be nice, but it doesnt rub so much that it shortends up your turning radius at all well worth it a neat feature also is you can see your fuel level from the outside the tank instead of looking in your tank is semi-clear, look at my picture you can see the fuel level in it, its neat i like it 375962[/snapback] I had a 5.6 tank, they are ugly as hell. Sold it on eBay Quote
cyp65 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 I've had my 5.6 tank for about 3 years now and I wouldnt go back to the stock tank. Even though it seems to be a little big, I got used to that tank quickly, it doesnt intefer with my riding and now I have a bunch more gas. Quote
macgillivary Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) id love to take a picture of just the tank and post it but my bike is in the shop right now they are plain looking new cuz there is nothing on them but put some stickers on it like mine, and the look pretty good pricing, well i got it on ebay for under a hundred bucks ebay is great when you dont want to spend a ton of money it kinda sucks because the color you want may not be there but if your patient you will find it soon enough Edited June 1, 2005 by macgillivary Quote
Wallynut Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 I've got the 5.6 tank. Only two complaints, it's ugly and stickers won't stay on (tried to dress it up). Got it on my '03 with no trouble of bars hitting the tank, can go full lock to lock turning. Later bikes seem to have taller bars. I saved my original fenders and got a race cut one to alter. The black tank does not show the fuel through the plastic. Also, radiator cover is kinda hokie on attachement, but never lost it yet. Had mine for over a year, hate running out of fuel on trail rides. Quote
BenBB Posted June 1, 2005 Report Posted June 1, 2005 i am thining of getting the 5.6 gallon tank for my sheei was woundering if the extra weight when full is an issue with handleing? i ride 90% sand dunes but im just getting going in racing too 375902[/snapback] A little, yes. Mine pushes in the corners a little more but it's well worth the tradeoff not havin' to pit halfway through a race, and I'll get my shocks replaced/revalved eventually anyway... Quote
crbanshee Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Posted June 13, 2005 I'd be more concerned with the shape/ergos than I would be the weight...I'm sure you won't notice the extra 5 or 6 lbs with fuel/tank added, but...it might feel a bit funny movign around. 5.6 Gallons? Got a pic and/or source. I ride some pretty big trail loops, and extra range would be nice! 375944[/snapback] ims sells one ans it runs about 225 ball park..i tryed motoworld and they mark it up sky high..but then again motoworld is a rip off in the first place...check ims or parts unlimited...or you can call my place i get parts from its called california motor sport center (CMC) they have the best prices around..619-258-5613. Quote
decon Posted June 13, 2005 Report Posted June 13, 2005 does anyone think a 4gal ims tank is worth the doh? or would you better off in the long run with a 5gal tank? I ask because they are only .8 gallons over stock, which is 3.2 Quote
Wallynut Posted June 13, 2005 Report Posted June 13, 2005 The 4 gal.'s look better, but don't really give ya much for what it costs. If you need extra range, the 5.6 is the way to go. Quote
Shee-Male Posted June 18, 2005 Report Posted June 18, 2005 Look into a clark tank they have the little scoops on the side like the oem banshee plastics, and look much better. personally I can't stand the look of the large tanks, like where the fuel cap is raised.....yuk!! Quote
SANDSTAR Posted June 18, 2005 Report Posted June 18, 2005 I've seen stock tanks that people pumped up with compressed air to "pop" the tank out in order for it to hold more fuel. I'm not sure how much volume you would gain. Maybe someone has a bit more info on this..... Quote
decon Posted June 18, 2005 Report Posted June 18, 2005 I've seen stock tanks that people pumped up with compressed air to "pop" the tank out in order for it to hold more fuel. I'm not sure how much volume you would gain. Maybe someone has a bit more info on this..... 383132[/snapback] i think it could be possible. but I dont think the gas tank plastic would fit. some people put boiling water in their 5gal tanks to soften them and then blow it with compressed air to get around 6 gallons. Quote
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