Strange IMS tank question.....

[RIDER11X]

With a 4.3 gallon IMS tank on a 400ex, if it rolls over will it damage the gas tank. I'm asking because I do it enough that people say I need to put my decals on upside down so peop;e can read them. Need a reply if anyone has one..... ;)

[RIDER11X]

C'mon, someone else rolls over too right? :rolleyes:

[Pappy]

i dont believe it will puncutre easier then the stock tank. and i havent ever heard of it happening so flip away:p

[zfire_28]

I wouldn't worry about it. I havn't heard of this being a problem for anyone else. But...............anything could break in a roll-over................. as Im sure you know.

[RIDER11X]

Thanks! Just a question that came to mind. Wanted to know before I buy one.:cool:

[fasterz]

Originally posted by zfire_28
I wouldn't worry about it. I havn't heard of this being a problem for anyone else. But...............anything could break in a roll-over................. as Im sure you know.

ya u see alot of the pro's flippin with them tanks. i saw some kid at a track have a nasty roll over with those big tanks and nothin happened to it. also its plastic. plastice is hard to break

Your handle bars should keep the tank from hitting the ground..:cool:

[Wingnut]

The IMS uses the stock rubber straps so it'll give a little in a wreck to soften any impact.

[toby400ex]

I think ill try to find a used one. Ill have to get used to not hitting trees while standing up so i can have children when im older:blah:

[Bill Fuller]

I rolled mine and hit plenty of trees also.Never hurt the tank,like Rico said your bars will keep it off the ground(until they break off:mad: ).You'll be fine trust me.

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by Bill Fuller
I rolled mine and hit plenty of trees also.Never hurt the tank,like Rico said your bars will keep it off the ground(until they break off:mad: ).You'll be fine trust me.

I decided from the feedback that it will work for me so I just ordered mine in Natural color to keep an eye on my gas level. And, I had an idea: What about cutting a slot in the side of the plastics to use to see the fuel level toward the bottom of the tank? That may be a hot set up! :cool:

[ILGNCC400EX]

i donno about the slot i think it would be full of mud after the 1st lap

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by ILGNCC400EX
i donno about the slot i think it would be full of mud after the 1st lap

Very true! Good thinking......but if I put a 12 volt windsheild washer pump connected to the battery with a toggle switch to run it, and a section of hose mounted above the slot to wash the mud away.....................................Yep we will scrap that idea!!! :D LOL!

[ILGNCC400EX]

yep this aint my first rodeo

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by ILGNCC400EX
yep this aint my first rodeo

Now that you mention it...........my riding resembles Bull riding.....in the saddle a short while then on to the ground I go!:D

[muff]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Now that you mention it...........my riding resembles Bull riding.....in the saddle a short while then on to the ground I go!:D

lol :p

do these tanks just bolt right up with no problems? I wouldnt mind bein able to rip through the trails all day with no fillups

the natural seems like a cool idea tho

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by muff
lol :p

do these tanks just bolt right up with no problems? I wouldnt mind bein able to rip through the trails all day with no fillups

the natural seems like a cool idea tho

I know some members on here did have fitment problems with them, but I see them on 400ex's at races and they always look like they fit well. :confused: I will post when I get mine on to show how it worked out.:D