đ§ Suzuki DRZ-400s / IMS 4.0 gallon tank installation đ§
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 28. 08. 2024
- Easy step by step IMS gas tank install on a Suzuki DRZ-400s.
Complete with some tips and tricks for a smooth install. This is a very basic and straight forward modification.
I included a shot of the manufacturers instructions sheet at the very end of the video. It shows a list of all the hardware that's included with the tank. This may be helpful if you got your tank used and you are missing the bolts. If anyone needs I'd be happy to give measurements of the spacers or brackets if you need to make them yourself. I could even replicate them for you. Just leave a comment and I'll get back to you!
Thanks for watching.
Tip if anyone gets one of these tanks used without the Mounting screws, the screws that come with motorcycle batteries are the correct length to connect the petcock to the IMS tank since the OEM ones are too long !
Excellent tip. This has got to help someone out there. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Still helping people out 2 years later. Going to order one asap and follow your directions when installing đ
That's great bro. I'm glad it helps.
I have no idea what's going on. But i like it lol
Another lil red Miata! đ
Thank you! I appreciate your taking the time to show us how to do this with your advice. It saved me from the lower arc of the learning curve.
Absolutely. I'm glad I can help. We're all in the same boat so anything I can post to help the next guy is the way to do it. Enjoy and ride safe.
Thanks for the video. Awesome. I also bought an ims 4.0 fuel tank. But in black. I see i need to get another flat washer for the other side of of fuel tank to bolt to radiator with spacer. Along with lock washers. We'll see how it goes. You did a very good job of explaining as you go. Thank you so much that helps me tremendously. Be safe, ride safe
Thank you Sir. It absolutely makes me happy to be able to help anyone. I'm honored to have a video that has helped so many. Best of luck with your installation.
Thanks for the vidja my dude đ«Ąđ
You're very welcome bro. Thanks for stopping by!
I might be getting a used tank and you helped me figure out the stuff ill need ty
That's great. I'm glad I could help you.
@@dualsportdiary1150 was there a gasket on the petcock
Yes there was
I always need another person even if just to watch, but always a "just" in caseđ Good job! I'm thinking maybe just adding a couple vertical blue stripes on it, for some design and still see fuel level? Just a thought, but agree functional way more important! đđ
Thanks for the suggestions, I appreciate how I mentioned that and several people have given suggestions. Much appreciated!
You call it a radiator shroud....
Us air cooled bois: *YOU DARE SPEAK TO ME IN THAT TON OF VOICE?!*
Lmao, it feels awesome to have those *rateators* right next to ya on the 450! đ
When a DRZ400 puts out the same HP as the DR650, water cooled is required. Air cooled just won't cut it.
@@dualsportdiary1150 Damn, yah! *Searching for a franco morini liquid cooled motor intensifies*
Can you fit a locking petrol cap to this tank. You did a great job.
IMS does not make one of themselves. Acerbis makes one, but I do not know if they're interchangeable. Thank you for watching
You did a wonderful job.
Thanks Prudy's kitchen
Well done! Thanks.
Thanks for coming by and watching, much appreciated! Have a good day.
Thanks for the video. I found it helpful.
Absolutely Bill. I'm very happy it helped you. Thanks so much for watching.
I see you have radiator guards. What ones did you go with? I am gonna put on a new fuel tank and radiator guards at the same time. I just don't want to modify anything. Thank you for the video. Awesome! I have a 2021 drz400s
Those guards were on the bike when I bought it. I have no idea what brand they are. I wish I did because several people have asked and I dont know. I've looked at lots of pictures and haven't seen any that look exactly the same.
OK. Thanks . Me neither. I've been searching and looking for a few months now. Wanna get my ducks in a row kinda guy....lol Thank you the reply.
Well done.
Thank you Sir. Much appreciated.
So great to watch đ keep the good work. Stayed connected
Thank you Ken!
Good installation
Thanks Sir!
I envy your mechanics very much
Good Job âŠ.^^ Like đđ 11
Thank you Dori.
I wish my 3.2 installed so easily. I still can't fit the radiator shrouds. It's a bit silly, but i think I'm actually going to have to file down portions of the tank, as there are asymmetrical bulges at the anchor points of the shrouds. Also, my tank rests on the engine on the petcock side. Like it's just naturally tilted to the left. For $300, the 3.2 IMS should fit perfect.
They all fit different, even from tank to tank of the same model. Mine required a few bad words and extra time off camera.
These plastic tanks are Rotational molded, not mold injected. Each one can vary. Most important thing is the cool off out of the oven (mold). They all shrink when they come out. How slow/fast they cool is the (one of the) determining factor. They can twist/warp during that cool off process. Ironically after this installation I supervised a Rotational Molding department in a large plastic case manufacturing plant. While learning the ropes a superior to me mentioned my motorcycle in this video and told me how the tank was a Rotational molded product.
Consider them hand made. No two are exactly the same.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@dualsportdiary1150 I am pleased to report that after a week or two of just being installed on the bike, the tank seems to have settled into its intended shape and everything fits as intended. It's not hitting the cylinder head on the petcock side anymore. The plastics are able to be installed with the original screws. It's wild how drastically it changed shape all by itself. All that was required was a little patience on my part.
Good job. Now if you run out of gas it's be cause you weren't watching the level of the gas.
Don't worry, I'll run out đ€Ł
Great job, you helped me out putting it together, thanksâŠ. I have a 2023 drz400sm do u know where the factory hose line is to connect to gas tank? Thatâs the only part I canât figure out
Awesome glad I could help. If it's the vent hose you are talking about, it goes to the top of the gas cap. If not let me know and I'll guide you thru it.
Not the sexiest mod, but for me, that was the most important one for the DRZ! Thankfully, they tend to settle a bit after theyâve been on a while.
Yeah definitely not sexy lol. I've since changed the DRZ to yellow plastics and it actually makes the tank look WAY better now. Thanks for watching Chip!
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You know I thought about what you said about not liking the look of it when it yellows? You could get it vinyl wrapped and leave a window to where you could see fuel level? I mean it is more money but could give you the best of both worlds...
Yes good idea! I've already thought about painting it with a strip of tape leaving a window. Also a graphics kit or lots of stickers lol. Knowing me I'll do nothing and settle for ugly lol. Only thing I've read is gas permeates out of the plastic and you might get bubbles that form. I think I'll do some stickers and look at some graphics down the road thou.
I'll hit up some vinyl wrap shops or look into diy'ing it! Thanks again!
@@dualsportdiary1150 What gave me the idea was old school bobbers use to use fittings and clear hose to show fuel level. I window in graphics would kind of do the same..
Like this
www.pinterest.com/pin/422281200569325/
Thanks for the detailed video. Awesome. I plan on getting a bigger fuel tank soon. Want to add radiator guards first or together. What ones did you go with? I am looking at Devol. Really not sure yet. Thanks, again.
I'm not positive what radiator guards these are as they were on the bike when I bought it. You can't go wrong with Devol. Thanks for watching, I'm glad I could help even in the tiniest way.
Did you notice a difference in handling when tank was half full? I figure the center of mass would feel lower, like a KTM
Honestly I didn't feel any difference. But. How do I say.... I'm not good at comparing things like that. Lol. I guess my skill level is below that đ€Ł
I'm just happy I can pass gas stations now!!
@@dualsportdiary1150 Thank you.
So the vent hose, is this on all models or on just cali models? (Factory vent hose) ended up just installing it like a regular dirtbike
All models. Thanks for watching.
Does fuel get stuck in those wings? They are below the petcock... How does it get the last bit of fuel without doing a wheelie?
Yes a small amount does get stuck down in the wings. In an emergency you can tilt the bike to the left and drain the right side over to the left side.
Great video đ, how many Milles do you got out of it?
I do around 80 to 100milles with the stock tank.
Pushing 200 I'm sure. But I average about 150. That's mostly wide open, high speeds on the highway during a commute. Also I'm on the heavier side. A lighter person that's lighter on the gas would easily get that 200 or so.
Sorry for the late reply. I missed this comment and just seen it. Have a great day and thanks for watching.
Brah momentđł
Long ride now.
Heck yeah. No more stopping at the gas station all day long. I also have a few spots I've been wanting to go that I couldn't even make it to
Did you use the supplied GASKET with the IMS tank ?
Yes, the supplied gasket was used.
hey man. is the petcock supposed to be off? I had mine on prime and my engine flooded. just need to know if this is what caused it. Im new to all this. THanks
Having it on prime is what flooded it. Gimme a few minutes and I'll reply some more
The stock vacuum petcock should always be set to "On". "Prime" should only be used for a few seconds and only used when the carb is completely empty and has no gas.
An example is the bike ran out of gas and you need to switch to "reserve". First switch to "prime" for like 2-3 seconds then to "reserve". Or when you put on a brand new or used gas tank that is empty. You will set it to "prime" for a couple seconds. You NEVER leave the petcock left on "prime" and NEVER run the bike on "prime" it will flood out like crazy.
I'll do a video soon as lots of people are confused about how the vacuum operated petcock operates.
@@dualsportdiary1150 Thanks boss. Forgot to reply but you helped me out big time.
@@shamdilly No problem bro. I'm really glad I could help!
Most drain the gas off before removing the tank đź
The stock Petcock is vacuum operated. If you turn it on and disconnect the fuel line the gas will not drain out.
The only way to do that is remove the petcock from the gas tank and let all the gas just fall out and dribble all over your motorcycle. The method I used is the easiest if you have a vacuum operated petcock. You could also siphon it out if you choose. I opted for the fastest method
What RADIATOR guards you using?
I wish I knew. They were on the bike when I bought it. I'm not sure of the brand.
Do you know anything about installing the Pingel petcock, which has one centered tube (actually I think it only looks like one tube as there is a Res function on the petcock)? I believe you just plug the vacuum line at the barb with the provided plug. I also got an Acerbic locking gas cap that also works on this tank and it is vented. There is no tube to vent through the cap. I assume I need to plug the vent line then if I use that? Thanks.
Yes Sir, if you remove that vacuum line from the stock vacuum operated petcock then you need to cap that line when using any style of a manual aftermarket petcock.
As far as the vent tube on your Acerbis locking gas cap, absolutely DON'T cap it off. The carb is gravity fed from the tank, if you cap it off the tank will have issues feeding the carb because as the fuel goes down you won't have fresh air entering the top of the tank.
If you need, I can do a video explaining it.
@@dualsportdiary1150 A video might help for this last part of my question. The locking gas cap does not have a place for the vent tube to go and so far as I can tell, neither does the tank (as you know, the stock tank has a tube for the vent tube to connect to, the IMS has that vent tube run to the IMS gas cap). So with using this different gas cap, I just don't where the vent tube now goes or if it's necessary at all.
@@davidmunro7923 as long as that gas cap is vented, that's all you need. You don't HAVE to have a tube. You just need it vented. The factory routes that tube to the airbox for smog purposes. They can't have gas fumes vent to the atmosphere. Just make sure the cap IS vented. Don't block the vent. I can still do a video explaining why.
@@dualsportdiary1150 Yeah that could help still. I do understand why they need to vent. Wasn't so sure where that vent tube is coming from/is routed to, but seems like I can leave it under the seat with no problems. Now I gotta figure out why my pingel petcock came with the fuel line barb horizontal and not vertical. Might create an S bend in the fuel line when fitting to the carb.
@@davidmunro7923 Hey here you go. I did a video. CZcams always deletes my comments when I post a link. If you don't see the link below just check my channel and it's the most recent video. If you need anything else just let me know.
*When 1 video takes up to 2gb of storage.*
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Ok its blue im leaving bye
No kidding. I wish she was Yellow. If that bothers you check out the Blue Crf50 in the corner of the garage. đ
The blue is hawt
@@dualsportdiary1150 theres a blue crf50!! I quit
My son wanted it blue. I tried to tell him don't do it. He begged me. I told him we might get stabbed at the track. Kinda like wearing a SF jersey to a Raiders game.
@@dualsportdiary1150 Bet, it looks cool tho. But...only one brand that can get away with it has alot of colors. Grey (Earlyyyy Days), Blue (Retro Days), red (Skillz turned 1) and..NOWWW....White....
Kinda ugly also. No doubt. I got the same on mine brotha! Love it. Yeah, its ugly.
I've noticed since I changed the plastics to yellow, it looks WAY better!
@@dualsportdiary1150 Good for you!! I'm still rollin white on white (or whatever that gas tank is colored... gasey white?) Love that bike. Perfect for big ass runs. No issues.