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Originally Posted by Krabill
IMS has a couple options that are cheaper than the Safari. If I were to do it over again right now, I'd get the IMS 3.0 gallon. It uses the stock side panels and I have never had to put more than 3 gallons in mine when I fill up anyway. It's usually 2.5-2.75. It doesn't need an auxiliary vacuum fuel pump either.
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I thought the 3.0 gallon was the only option from IMS. I heard they were developing something larger than 4 gallons, but I don't think it's made production. I'm hesitant to pay $275 for one gallon over stock. I like the look of the Safari way better than the cheap factory shrouds, but not for $475. Stock range
is pretty pathetic, however.
My first two fill-ups yielded almost exactly 70 mpg; tonight's was about 64. Better than what I am used to, but I expected better from a conservatively-ridden 250.
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Originally Posted by Krabill
Some things to think about :
- skid plate
- 13/47 gearing (110 link chain) *awesome*
- speedo healer - http://www.wrrdualsport.com/reviews-...s/97-speedodrd
Then ride the piss out of it. I keep my air filter clean, change the oil every 3k miles, and just ride it. You're going to love it. |
A skid plate and hand guards are on the short list. I don't know if I'll mess with the gearing; I don't want to lose any mileage on-road by going shorter or compromise squirt off-road by going taller, so I'll probably leave it as-is.
A hard-case arrangement is in the works as well, contrary to the better judgement of masses of online off-road riders. No one makes a kit to fit Givi E21 cases, but I've made it my mission to use them. Cheaper and better looking than aluminum, with integrated locks.