How does this Acerbis tank fit look to you?

[Oxxa]

Hello there,

 

i just installed the Acerbis 22l tank, check pics for understanding my problem. It looks like it’s not in place exactly and I don’t know what to do, i tried muliple methods already and was only able to fix it slightly.

 

the first time it was so bad, the big side fairings on the front wouldnt align in their respective bolt holes.

 

any help?

Edited May 3, 2023 by Oxxa

[Dougie]

Previous users have had to remove the pads from the inside of the side panels for a good fit. Have you removed yours? 

[Oxxa]

2 minutes ago, Dougie said:

Previous users have had to remove the pads from the inside of the side panels for a good fit. Have you removed yours? 

Yes the pads are removed, it was impossible with the pads.

[Ghost775]

Just finished my Acerbis Tank install this past weekend. As stated above, pads had to be removed from fairings to fit properly. Even with pads removed, the fairings were still a bit tight when first re-installing. Sounds simple, but make sure both fairing tabs (upper and rear tabs) are lined up and slotted in their respective places for them to sit right against the tank and bike itself.

[Rider 101]

If it is all bolted together then live with it.

I'll get a closeup of mine later today.

[Toymaster]

I've dealt with plastic tanks, acerbis, on other bikes.  The key is heat, either a heat gun or hairdryer.  Warm up the bits that don't fit right, put into place while pliable, and let cool in place. 

 

The heat makes all the difference between impossible and easy. 

 

Just don't burn the plastic nor your hands.

[Hollybrook]

Maybe don't post it twice in the same forum?  

[AZJW]

9 minutes ago, Hollybrook said:

Maybe don't post it twice in the same forum?  

Fixed it. One post is sufficient so the other one got nuked. 

[Oxxa]

6 hours ago, Toymaster said:

I've dealt with plastic tanks, acerbis, on other bikes.  The key is heat, either a heat gun or hairdryer.  Warm up the bits that don't fit right, put into place while pliable, and let cool in place. 

 

The heat makes all the difference between impossible and easy. 

 

Just don't burn the plastic nor your hands.

I guess thats their nature, i thought i was doing something wrong

[365moto.eu]

It seems to me you can pull the tank forward a little bit, using a heat gun.

 

Edited May 4, 2023 by 365moto.eu

[Oxxa]

2 minutes ago, 365moto.eu said:

It seems to me you can pull them back a little bit, using a heat gun.

 

Where do i heat it up?

[365moto.eu]

5 minutes ago, Oxxa said:

Where do i heat it up?

 

I think you can heat the two brackets, or you can WD40 them, to push the tank forward.

 

 

[Oxxa]

1 hour ago, 365moto.eu said:

 

I think you can heat the two brackets, or you can WD40 them, to push the tank forward.

 

 

Those brackets are not the problem. Underneath where the tank lays on the main frame is the resistance between the bolt assembly (under the seat) in the back and the bracket in the front

[tenerecanada]

My new tank is waiting for me on my porch when I get home from work today. I will follow along and share any fitment findings I come across. 

[katana]

Fill it with fuel.  Go for a ride.  Over pavements, or whatever obstacle you call adventure. 

 

I recall mine being a twice fitment too. 

[Oxxa]

Just now, katana said:

Fill it with fuel.  Go for a ride.  Over pavements, or whatever obstacle you call adventure. 

 

I recall mine being a twice fitment too. 

Ok time for borat joke.

 

The furthest i have gone it to the gas station coffee shop near my house. NOT

[katana]

That should settle it

[Yamablueridge]

Amazing pics, way out of my league. Only keen eyes will notice the lithium battery and titanium axel nuts to keep the weight down…
 

I’ve found heat helps the most, let it simmer on the driveway at 60 then warm with a heat gun. Rock crawling at 10 MPH with 98 degree engine temps should work too. 
 

Again, super cool pics, that ledge looks narrow. Stay safe.
 

 

 

[Tom_R]

Loosen it up again, put some WD40 on the rubberpad underneath the tank and push it forward.
You can also remove the rubberpad or replace it with thinner rubber.....

[Hollybrook]

Silicone grease works very well on rubber mounts.