Do NOT Buy This Product For Your CRF250L..

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3 жыл бұрын

Well I WAS super excited for this oversized tank for the CRF250L.. But apparently Acerbis couldn't get it right. I fought this thing for hours trying to get it to fit but no matter what I did it just wasn't going to happen.
So here is my review and thoughts on this aftermarket gas tank for the 250L, in other words// Don't buy one. We also flush the brake fluid in the rear and clean the upgraded k&n air filter.
Live and learn, I hope this video saves someone the hassle.
#Honda #CRF250L #DualSport

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@AdventureDaily 3 жыл бұрын

FYI I’ve heard of multiple people having this issue, another reason why I decided to go ahead and post this. I thought you would get a kick out of me raging too. Back to the fun Friday! Working on some new trails as we speak.

@ACannaos 3 жыл бұрын

Did you order the correct item ? Acerbis has 2 different tanks , one for 2013-2016 and another for 2017-2020

@AdventureDaily 3 жыл бұрын

Yes mine was for the first generation, as I mentioned in the video the 2017 plus has a different design.

@yleiva643 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same tank, it was installed by the dealership and it works perfectly fine.

@endurox1481 3 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate your honest review. Not many youtubers out there will call it out. You're in a class of your own.

@barmanvarn 3 жыл бұрын

I installed the new IMS tank on my 250L about a month ago. Install was perfect...no issues whatsoever. Just some info in case anyone is shopping around. I got the tank that accepts the factory gas cap.

@RugerM77 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the same tank for my ‘14. I didn’t have any issues fitting the tank but was sold an older version and the fuel pump mounting plate gasket didn’t work. I called Acerbis and they shipped me the new model from overseas and had it to me in 2 days. Loved the tank. Sorry to hear you had issues. Acerbis gave me great customer service.

@tjmoto8118 3 жыл бұрын

Mine worked perfect as well 2014 👍

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend the Giant Loop Gas Bag, by the way. It's a little more expensive but not a permanent addition to your bike, so you can take it off and roll it up when you empty it or when you're ripping up the trails.

@gregm1513 3 жыл бұрын

I went with the 3.5 gallon ims. It is amazing and fits great with a rad guard and the protaper bars and zeta hand guards. You'll love it!

@nickcraig2417 3 жыл бұрын

Same fits great love the extra capacity

@judgemally5034 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks for sharing. I have the same set-up minus the tank glad I saw this

@Scoottoots 3 жыл бұрын

I had the Acerbis tank on my 2013 crf250l. Had the dealer install it cause I knew there were some issues getting the plastics lined up and routing the fuel line. Solid fit though once done. I always felt that tank (or any large capacity tank) was the most appreciated upgrade I did, and I upgraded a fair bit. Get a tank for sure!

@DorkintheRoad 3 жыл бұрын

I've read a bunch of bad things about those oversized tanks, particularly around the fuel pump mounting (something about needing to reverse it?). Sorry to hear you had such a crappy experience. Thanks for sharing, though!

@michaelmatthews2818 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your weekend mechanic presentation (even though you appear to be a seasoned mechanic). Droppsies, cusing, head scratching;that speaks to me😁

@chillycheeze2207 3 жыл бұрын

The tank frustration is way too relatable 🤣🤣 id be vig mad too lol

@AgentBiohazard 3 жыл бұрын

I have the acerbis tank on my klx300. it was tight fit but got it fitted up within an hour of fighting the mount bolt in. worth the effort! 3.7 gal = 160 miles range

@ForTheLoveOfWheels Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Did you get the IMS tank? And did you make a video on that one?

@robertfekete4827 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Man. Cool videos. I do prepare my crf250l for dualsporting, and I have a question on you. Could you make a video about EJK setting as well? I and probably more guys have this question as well. Thanks, and have a good day.

@steveswallow6124 3 жыл бұрын

I fiitted the same tank to my 14 reg only problem I had was getting the plastics to fit nice and flush this is a well known problem very happy with the extra range

@westcoastmoto2063 3 жыл бұрын

I put a deposit on the first CRF300L I get at my work. I also ordered warp 9 sm wheels. So I get do both street and dirt. Cant wait!!

@davidray4128 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at 2019 CRF250L with this tank installed. It looks perfect but now you got me wondering.

@drewmacmillan6954 2 жыл бұрын

Great post! That gasket torque specs require 9 inch pounds ! That is toddler tight.. like not tight at all ! Yea I learned the expensive way, 60 buck new gasket . Cheers

@Rosbif06600 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these on a 2017. I had to take a strip off my rad guard (much more than you took off) and I added rubber stripping to protect the tank from the cut guard. There was a fair amount of wiggling to get it to fit, but it fits and I love the autonomy. Acerbis also have a version using the original gas cap, and I would definitely get that version if I did it again. The plastic filler cap is $£!t.

@2manytoyzz668 3 жыл бұрын

I have an Acerbis on my drz and it fit perfectly. My friend has one on his Husky and it fit great. Are you sure your frame isn’t tweaked? You rode that thing pretty hard and I heard it wasn’t hard to bend them things

@84steigs Жыл бұрын

I had the same issues with my 2013 CRF250L with the IMS! IMS also forgot to ship the forward mounts. The Acerbis went in with no issues, could be minor differences in model year. Funny that my results were opposite. The other issue I had with the IMS is that one of the studs in the Fuel Pump mount spun in place, had to cut the stud off to get the pump out.

@albertjenkins8121 3 жыл бұрын

I'd go with the IMS tank for sure!

@mattvish2591 3 жыл бұрын

I kept the stock and went with a Camel tank, so much easier and plenty for my purposes... those guys are doing a great job... but you have to sacrifice the tool box (I don't miss it, any other tool system is better then the orig.)

@usveteranhonorablydischarg1081 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I WAS GOING TO ORDER ONE.

@worldtraveler1986 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at the IMS 3.5 for my Rally, and considering adding the Camel ADV auxiliary tank to add even more range instead of always carrying fuel bottles or a rotopax. Either way, you and Alexis should come ride the SOAL with me this year. It's a great day long adventure loop in Southern Ohio.

@mattvish2591 3 жыл бұрын

Camel tank is definitive easy to install... took me 2h and no issues

@usbsol 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the Enduristan Blizzard bags and the two 1.5l fuel flasks and holders - I only need to go far when I mount my bags anyway 😉

@endurotruckererniedesjardins 3 жыл бұрын

I forgot what the 650 outty sounds like with the power robbing stock exhaust. I have a few videos on my channel if you want to hear the rjwc single out on the trail.. major performance gains.

@FarmerFred84 Жыл бұрын

My acerbis tank fitted my CRF a treat

@sasquatchcrawlers 2 жыл бұрын

Ive done 4 of these tanks including my own, it is loose untill you get the ferring/ side panels attached.

@michaelmatthews2818 10 ай бұрын

Mmy Acerbis tank binds a large wiring harness on the left. Any ideas?

@darrenwindle3592 3 жыл бұрын

Fitted the acerbis on my 2018 model .no problem at all

@mangomears1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi did you use original gasket ?

@jonaswythe2583 Жыл бұрын

Not sure why everyone had issues. I had mine on easily in a lil over an hour

@MacDaddyC7Z06 3 жыл бұрын

I put the exact tank on my 2014 CRF250L. I had to cut my radiator guard but it did fit. I also had issues with the fairings not lining up exactly right on one spot on each side of the tank. But other than that I loved the tank (sold the bike) it held so much fuel. But it was a definite pain in the ass to install. Many bad words were said at it. I wish they made it just a tit bit smaller and made it actually fit good than make it soooo big and it not really fit right.

@AdventureDaily 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it shouldn’t be that difficult, glad you got it to work though. Mine was just way too far off.

@MacDaddyC7Z06 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdventureDaily im sorry to hear that. Unfortunately that's what happens on aftermarket parts. Sometimes it's a gamble

@kalaharyjones 11 ай бұрын

Did you check the brake pad before put more brake fluid?

@dailycrfrider 3 күн бұрын

I had the Same Issue that the tank wont fit like a Glove... What i did was i bent the Bottom Brackets Backwards just enough so that i can bolt everying in... Or, you can make your own Rear Brackets

@AdventureDaily 3 күн бұрын

Bummer, yeah I never heard from Acerbis about the issue, too expensive for quality control like this.

@glennmcguire5571 3 жыл бұрын

IMS 3.5 is the way to go. Black. You will still have an issue with your Flatlands radiator guard. Cut a notch out, you may have already made the correct cut.

@endurox1481 3 жыл бұрын

IMS tanks fit like a glove AD.

@alejandroramirez4588 3 жыл бұрын

What are your ejk settings?

@addison888 3 жыл бұрын

I got the ims with the oem gas cap. Worked great. Kinda pricey.

@arthurdeygers2106 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the new CRF300L will be a good beginner dual sport in all aspects like maintaining and just riding the bike?

@RonaiHenrik 3 жыл бұрын

Probably yes

@carlosandleon 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it barely needs any maintenance. It's really easy to own

@darrickgrose6052 3 жыл бұрын

IMS...still had to trim my flatlands rad guard so you didn't loose any time there

@Jeff-wl7zm 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. subbed'

@AdventureDaily 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff!🙏🏻

@DanielHRuud 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see the 250 back, you are one of the main reasons that I got one myself. Honda probably sold a bunch because of you, they should send you a 300! I'm kinda hoping that ktm/Husqvarna will put the 390 engine into a more motorcross/dualsport oriented frame with proper wheels etc (not like the 390 adventure). I just got some motorcross wheels with ice studs on my 250l, cant wait to go ride it in the snow!

@johndaroza2987 Жыл бұрын

Why do I not add a tank ? Stock parts work best some times.

@EasyRiderGreg 3 жыл бұрын

That tank would have pissed me off too. I hate companies that won't just take stuff back and expect you to provide documentation that it doesn't work or fit. For a dirt or duel sport bike I would prefer cable operated brakes.

@whileistillcan9338 3 жыл бұрын

It's too bad! Acerbis usually has good products. That tank looked sweet too. Do you still have the stock suspension? Really wish there was a less expensive alternative, at least for the rear. Total pogostick stock!

@randomvids4755 3 жыл бұрын

That’s sucks I got the same tank on my 250l fitted perfectly only problem is the screw on cap kinda sucks

@jeffferguson899 3 жыл бұрын

ims for sure. its bigger than the acerbis as well

@waltermitty7452 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the stock tank, and get a 1 gallon rotopax for your rear rack. Why solve a temporary problem, with a permanent solution. You're probably not going to need the big tank all the time. So with the rotopax, you just slap it on when you need to. Otherwise, leave it at home. Just my $0.02.

@ericdawson3425 3 ай бұрын

Same tank same bike not a problem

@Spartan375X 3 жыл бұрын

I almost got a 250L last month with an oversized tank. If I got that bike, I would have traded for a stock tank because it didn't seem to fit the style of the bike. The seller didn't know what brand the tank was, since they got it used.

@jameszanghi3564 3 жыл бұрын

Was probably ims tank

@edwindol3597 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameszanghi3564 i bet you, that was an ascerbis tank..

@jameszanghi3564 3 жыл бұрын

@@edwindol3597 the ims ones are unbranded but the acerbis says acerbis. And he said didn't fit the "style" the ims looks a bit more rounded and less aggressive compared to the rest of the bike

@njmxjunkie3128 3 жыл бұрын

Ims makes the best tanks hands down. Eff anyone else. The other Guys make almost 5 gallon buckets for Your bike that are heavy and look awful, most fit like crap Too.....

@usbsol 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo difficult to find a IMS in europe though 😪

@AdventureDaily 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed!