Long Distance Touring on a KLX250s

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Old 08-04-2009, 09:56 PM
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I am trying to download 3 pics of the Rotopax, one of the mount, the rotopax and one ready for travel. I do not think that this is working right.

Note the tabs that were welded on the rack to accept the tank mount.

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Old 08-04-2009, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by durden
deej, did you fab those gas can panniers yourself, pretty slick!

Yup....here is the story.

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Old 08-05-2009, 05:48 AM
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north/south i like that bag you have on the front how did you mount that? i have somthing simular to your gas can mount but mine bolts to the rack. i works great. nice looking bike
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 06:00 AM
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Im really digging that Rotopax, I think I will order the 1G, since the 2G looks a bit large without proper mounting (ala N/S).

Here is another question, Im trying to recall the range on my ride, from memory I believe I get around 200-250km (124-155 Miles) on a tank. Now the Canadian site says its 7 litres, however the US site says its 2G...

When I convert 2G into litres I get 7.5 litres. So... is it 7 or 7.5 litres?

Also, what type of milage/kilometerage are people getting. Buying the 1G would essentially boost my range by 50% so I should expect around 300-375Km on a full tank and full 1G can? Its a bit short of my old KLR, but probably still capable of any far north stretch..?

Why cant Acerbis just make a GD 09 4G tank!!!

Deej - since some of my tax money went into your tanks, I'm thinking you're obligated to fab one up for me... I'm thinking California may be able to meet that budget shortfall by fabing up their road signs...hmm....
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 10:59 AM
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The bag on the front of the bike is a hiker's fanny pack from Walmart, about $10 including the 2 water bottles, 1/2 litre each. The fanny pack comes with a belt with quick clip which I wrapped around the handlebars, then fixed in place with two electrical cable ties. I empty the bag when I wash the bike, leave the zippers open to dry.

I made a decision to put on the 2 gallon Rotopax because it was more versatile and a better value than the 1 gallon. To date, I have not needed the second gallon. Normally take the full 2 gallons when I enter the bush, better safe than sorry.
 
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Old 08-05-2009, 10:40 PM
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Definitely need an aftermarket tank for our bikes, that's the one complaint I have about these bikes - unless you want to count that little spring behind the oil filter lol. With a bigger tank these bikes would be able to hammer down some hard miles.
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 05:28 AM
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Here is my bike in adventure mode.

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Old 08-11-2009, 05:43 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^
me like (i got a thing for that tank and adv riders )
 
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Hi Guys,

I am about to take my KLX250 from Alaska to Patagonia.

Does anyone have a spare parts list they recommend for typical items that fail etc?

Thanks!
 
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Old 03-21-2017, 07:59 PM
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hey guys,

about to take my klx250s from Alaska to Patagonia.

i need to create a spare parts kit and was wondering what you would recommend.

thanks!

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