IMS tank = fail - Page 2

derf · 07-23-2011, 05:30 PM

Ims has been making shitty klr tanks, there have be en a number of failures on the klr board recently, mostly by the cap though. Also leaks near the front where the radiator vent holes are. People seem to think that ims changed their plastic in the last few years.

My first thought was paint. Paint does strange stuff to plastic

G-Rex · 07-23-2011, 06:12 PM

Let me clarify a few things..

Yes, I got the tank from a private individual, but it was in the box, still wrapped in plastic and had been unopened. He had bought two, for him and a friend, his friend had passed, didn't need the second tank obviously, etc.

I inspected the tank when I took it out of the plastic. It was clear that it had never been used or had a petcock installed, etc. I'm confident it had never been so much as used or had a drop of fuel in it.

Secondly, for the type of paint I used. I used Krylon Fusion Camouflage spray paint. Nothing fancy or ridiculous. Plain ol' spraypaint made for plastic.

Who knows. Just an odd failure I guess. I can't explain it. It wasn't bolted down in a way that would force it down. The only weight at that point was the weight of the fuel. *shrug*

Mr Lefty · 07-23-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Let me clarify a few things..

Yes, I got the tank from a private individual, but it was in the box, still wrapped in plastic and had been unopened. He had bought two, for him and a friend, his friend had passed, didn't need the second tank obviously, etc.

I inspected the tank when I took it out of the plastic. It was clear that it had never been used or had a petcock installed, etc. I'm confident it had never been so much as used or had a drop of fuel in it.

Secondly, for the type of paint I used. I used Krylon Fusion Camouflage spray paint. Nothing fancy or ridiculous. Plain ol' spraypaint made for plastic.

Who knows. Just an odd failure I guess. I can't explain it. It wasn't bolted down in a way that would force it down. The only weight at that point was the weight of the fuel. *shrug*

interesting... yeah the weight should reside on the rubber "ears" so it should be an issue anyways... good luck...

derf · 07-23-2011, 06:31 PM

dumb question, but should the rubber pad be removed when you install the tank?

also:

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=89692

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10875

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid...&bih=809&ion=1

IMS has been pretty good about replacing the tanks at a very reasonable cost, mostly shipping plus a few $$$. How thick is the plastic where it broke? IMS has also been known to have tanks of varying thickness, to the point that it actually impacts fuel quantity, is it possible that you happen to get the one tank that was thin at that very spot?

Mr Lefty · 07-23-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

dumb question, but should the rubber pad be removed when you install the tank?

also:

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=89692

http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10875

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid...&bih=809&ion=1

IMS has been pretty good about replacing the tanks at a very reasonable cost, mostly shipping plus a few $$$. How thick is the plastic where it broke? IMS has also been known to have tanks of varying thickness, to the point that it actually impacts fuel quantity, is it possible that you happen to get the one tank that was thin at that very spot?

the round ones? no... they're the cushion for the tank...

Particle Man · 07-24-2011, 09:06 AM

How big is the stocker?

G-Rex · 07-24-2011, 09:36 AM

The stocker is 6.1 gallons. The IMS is 6.6 gallons.

That extra half gallon would have been the difference between me needing to carry an external fuel can or not. I didn't want to, but now I will. Oh well, better than running out of gas on the Dalton.

askmrjesus · 07-24-2011, 09:45 AM

Too bad the Safari tank isn't out yet for the KLR.

At 8.8 gal., it will be the Exxon Valdez of KLR tanks.

It's also going to cost 600 bucks...

JC

Mr Lefty · 07-24-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Too bad the Safari tank isn't out yet for the KLR.

At 8.8 gal., it will be the Exxon Valdez of KLR tanks.

It's also going to cost 600 bucks...

JC

I'd looked at the Safari tanks for the DRZ... 7gal... that's 300+ miles easy.... but also a hell of a lot of weight. I think they also fix the issue of unusable fuel the IMS has (about 1.4gal you need to lay the bike down to use, and .4 you can't use period)

8.8 on the KLR would be what 350miles?

Rangerscott · 07-24-2011, 09:41 AM

Holy cow! Did yall see the pic of the clogged fuel filter from ethanol in the first link?

07-23-2011, 06:12 PM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Let me clarify a few things.. Yes, I got the tank from a private individual, but it was in the box, still wrapped in plastic and had been unopened. He had bought two, for him and a friend, his friend had passed, didn't need the second tank obviously, etc. I inspected the tank when I took it out of the plastic. It was clear that it had never been used or had a petcock installed, etc. I'm confident it had never been so much as used or had a drop of fuel in it. Secondly, for the type of paint I used. I used Krylon Fusion Camouflage spray paint. Nothing fancy or ridiculous. Plain ol' spraypaint made for plastic. Who knows. Just an odd failure I guess. I can't explain it. It wasn't bolted down in a way that would force it down. The only weight at that point was the weight of the fuel. shrug __________________

07-23-2011, 06:31 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	dumb question, but should the rubber pad be removed when you install the tank? also: http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=89692 http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10875 http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid...&bih=809&ion=1 IMS has been pretty good about replacing the tanks at a very reasonable cost, mostly shipping plus a few $$$. How thick is the plastic where it broke? IMS has also been known to have tanks of varying thickness, to the point that it actually impacts fuel quantity, is it possible that you happen to get the one tank that was thin at that very spot? __________________

07-24-2011, 09:36 AM	#7
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	The stocker is 6.1 gallons. The IMS is 6.6 gallons. That extra half gallon would have been the difference between me needing to carry an external fuel can or not. I didn't want to, but now I will. Oh well, better than running out of gas on the Dalton. __________________

07-24-2011, 09:45 AM	#8
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	Too bad the Safari tank isn't out yet for the KLR. At 8.8 gal., it will be the Exxon Valdez of KLR tanks. It's also going to cost 600 bucks... JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

07-23-2011, 05:30 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Ims has been making shitty klr tanks, there have be en a number of failures on the klr board recently, mostly by the cap though. Also leaks near the front where the radiator vent holes are. People seem to think that ims changed their plastic in the last few years. My first thought was paint. Paint does strange stuff to plastic

07-24-2011, 09:06 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	How big is the stocker?

07-24-2011, 09:41 AM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Holy cow! Did yall see the pic of the clogged fuel filter from ethanol in the first link?