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Old 08-13-2009 | 08:53 PM
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LOL its all good, but seriously the kids knock down signs and bend them up faster than I can replace them in a timely manner. When did kids get so destructive? Stinking punks!!! And don't get me started on loud music.........oh man does that mean I'm getting old?
 
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Old 08-13-2009 | 09:27 PM
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What about Bake's new tank he specifically designed for the KLX? Shipping to Aus isn't *that* bad. I ship smaller packages there all the time, rarely is it over $12 or $16. Not sure about a larger sized package like that tank, though. At any rate, I think it would look a lot better than those rear end seat wrapping looking tanks. Frankly, I think those make the KLX look like it has a big butt. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
 
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Old 08-13-2009 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by KDXmike
I'm liking tank four for some long distance exploration. With the bugee cord set-up you'd probably have to tread a bit more gingerly than normal though.
It has 3 bolts as well
7.5l nearly doubles the stock range.
 
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Old 08-13-2009 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nobrakes
What about Bake's new tank he specifically designed for the KLX? Shipping to Aus isn't *that* bad.
Yeh thought about it.
I think the landed cost here after taking into account the exchange rate plus shipping would make that tank $A350 for around 4.2l compared to max $235 for 5.8l.

Plus I like the look of the over fender tanks.
 
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Old 08-13-2009 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by WestOzKLX
A nice trip up The Holland Track?
West Coast Safaris used to do a tour to do the Holland.
But their support vehicle was stolen and burnt and that ended that.
http://www.westcoastsafaris.com.au/A.../News/news.htm

But it is the to do list.
 
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Old 08-13-2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by neilaction
Yeh thought about it.
I think the landed cost here after taking into account the exchange rate plus shipping would make that tank $A350 for around 4.2l compared to max $235 for 5.8l.

Plus I like the look of the over fender tanks.
Fair 'nuf.
 
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Old 08-15-2009 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Nobrakes
Fair 'nuf.
On that note, I'm withdrawing the 1.1 can from production. It's been an interesting project.
 
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Old 08-15-2009 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Bake
On that note, I'm withdrawing the 1.1 can from production. It's been an interesting project.
Huh? Look up a couple of posts, I was actually suggesting your tank as an option. It just didn't suit the customer in this particular case.
 
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Old 08-15-2009 | 03:50 AM
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POW that quick----the tank isnt on the bill blue website any longer. There has to be more to the story than one negative comment on one post that wasnt really negative, just not suited for that situation. I swear the pics of the tank were on the website yesterday or the day before because I visited the website to start planning my cash flow to fit a 351cc and carb into this winters project list.
 
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Old 08-15-2009 | 03:58 AM
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The comment was not at all negative, that's what I don't understand why it was quoted as supposedly the impetus for "withdrawing it from production." Bake must have his reasons, though, but I seriously doubt it's because Neil prefers the plastic tanks made locally to him.
 



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