2021 KLX300 IMS over-sized tank install!

Finally got a natural tank from IMS! The folks at IMS have excellent customer service! www.imsproducts.com

[@d_ward4871]

The tank looks badass on there. 350 plus your labor, for such a small increase in capacity. I think I’ll just get a small fuel can or bladder and carry with me. I just also realized you can no longer lock the tank for protection against something like a severely pissed off girlfriend with a handful of sand

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks. I use MSR fuel can to carry along. Lol!! IMS has a locking fuel cap available .

[@ricksummerfield784]

When she's pissed off, throw a rag at her and tell her to polish the bike, learn to control your woman better

[@lazyenword]

@@ricksummerfield784 but then that would mean shes not in the kitchen...

[@zrkn1]

I like it, and the install looks fairly easy. Above average aftermarket fitment and looks good in my opinion. Good video, thanks.

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks for watching!

[@sparkyobrian6417]

great video. its ashame they (ims, safari) dont offer a 3.7-4+ gal tank like i have on my wr250r and crf300l.... wtf ims ?

[@jc3745]

I agree with you on that. .7 gal isn't a lot of extra capacity for the money they charge for it.

[@cyb3rpr1m36]

Awesome Video... This is one of the things I was looking to do and was not sure of the complexity or fitment... Your video gave me peace of mind :)

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks! I had mentioned I was worried about leaks! I have had no issues.

[@cyb3rpr1m36]

@@kcoutside7143 Excellent to hear!! I shared your concern in the video, as I am used to seeing a bit of 'crush' when you have an o-ring like that.

[@ryanwallner]

Just used this video to install mine. Thanks again for making this 🤘🏻

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@supermotogreg]

I also installed mine yesterday.🙂

[@ccmacc509]

I'm hoping for something closer to 4 gal before I consider a new tank. What made this worth the cost for you?

[@kcoutside7143]

Even though I know the range of the bike, I still prefer to be able to see the fuel level. The extra .7gal is perfect for the rides I do at my camp, a little piece of mind.

[@ccmacc509]

Cool, thanks for the videos!

[@blakeberlin6295]

The 2.7 isn't enough for me. Fuel range is a MAJOR drawback, and sticking a Rotopax on the back is a for me. I did buy a KLX. If I don't have a viable option in 6 months, it will be gone and I'll get a Honda. At least their crap suspension can be fixed.

[@2wheelseparationanxietydis271]

I put race tech springs and gold values in my forks and it’s great 🤷‍♂️

[@tommidd8042]

A whole whopping 2.7 gallons?!? I'll fabricate my own. Good video.

[@Pistrielo]

Thx for the video mate! May I ask you from which model of KX you got that rear fender? I have the 2006-08 KX rear fender on mine but also yours looks really good

[@kcoutside7143]

Thx! It is a 2006 klx300r MX style rear fender from maierusa.com part# 145413 It is pricey at $81.91

[@aichaghany9638]

Has a bigger tank been produced yet for this bike beside the ims .7 here? Was hoping for at least 1gallon more if not more..just put my deposit on 2023 klx300 that my dealer i just bought a rally from not long ago is confident will be here sometime in august...mainly going to be second bike for friends fam to ride but will still take to trails but now im super spoiled w my rallys fuel capacity that i already know 90 miles to a fill up is going to get old very quick! Great vid and install btw

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks for watching! I am not aware of anything larger. I wish it were 1gal. Also. But I just like the fact I can see fuel level. Sometimes I forget to check mileage before a ride or set my trip meter.

[@dracer35]

It's pathetically sad that they are charging almost $400 for only a .7 gal increase. We were thinking about replacing our 2014 klx250s with a new 300 but not if we can't get a bigger gas tank than that. My wife rode the KLX when we rode the TAT together and 3 gallon tank is a must in some areas. We only paid around $200 for our 3g IMS tank on the older klx and even that seemed like a lot for a piece of plastic.

[@kcoutside7143]

Agreed! I paid the original price when I ordered the tank & made the vid. then a month later BOOM!! They jacked the price way up! I would never pay the current price for .7gal.

[@67daltonknox]

2 to 2.7 gallons is hardly worth the effort. Need a 4 gallon replacement

[@kcoutside7143]

Agree 100%.

[@josephmisquez448]

Great video,thanks.Im assuming it never leaked at the fuel pump !

[@kcoutside7143]

Thanks! Been checking daily, no leaks as of yet.

[@Chase_01]

Perfect upgrade

[@DevDog67]

Ok - I have a question I've asked almost everywhere, and no one can give me an answer. The KLX250 was fuel injected for a while, and it's still essentially the same bike after it became the KLX300. So why can't we fit a larger tank meant for the KLX250 Fuel Injected on the KLX300? According to the internet, it's not compatible, but it makes sense to me that it should fit. Why wouldn't it fit?

[@kcoutside7143]

When I ordered mine from IMS there was no part # for the 300, I purchased the klx250 EFI tank.

[@Wabbit1961]

Nice video but that's pretty pricey for molded plastic.

[@kcoutside7143]

Agreed!

[@HighCountryRambler]

Can't help but think, if IMS and others can design a slightly larger cap. tank, why can't Kawi or Honda? Seriously, 2.0 gal on a "adventure" or dual sport bike? To add insult to injury they only provide a idiot light that comes on to tell you how far back to the truck you have to walk... With the translucent tank at least your adding sort of a indication of gas level. Thanks

[@kcoutside7143]

My thoughts exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@TrustedSilver1987]

More fuel capacity is can be a life saver! What kind of fuel economy do you get any idea?

[@kcoutside7143]

It’s been a while since I checked, but I believe it was in the 55-60mpg range.

[@TrustedSilver1987]

@@kcoutside7143 Do you think $7700 out the door is a good price for one? I'm about to take the dive.

[@abyields7831]

I was thinking of getting an oversized tank for my KLX, it seems that it is a lot of work. How pricey is the tank?

[@kcoutside7143]

$332, that was with free shipping.

[@smoothoperator4622]

@@kcoutside7143 When did you purchase it? IMS website is showing it currently priced at $392.24 😕 way too much for .7 extra IMHO, especially in plastic! Was it on sale when you bought it, or is this just another example of the wonderful inflation we're seeing everywhere?

[@kcoutside7143]

@@smoothoperator4622 wow! It was $332 free shipping! Free shipping is the only reason I bought it, they were asking $30 to ship prior to that! That must be the new inflated price! I wouldn’t pay that either! Thanks for watching!

[@smoothoperator4622]

@@kcoutside7143 There was a banner on the top of the main page that said "free shipping for orders over $100" so they do still offer that, but I guess they raised the overall price over $60 since you bought yours. Even $332 is kinda steep, but nearly $400 now is just too much for a plastic tank. I'd say ~$200 would be a reasonable price for this. Are you listening, IMS? 😉

[@kcoutside7143]

@@smoothoperator4622 I checked the website right after I replied, I can’t believe they added $60 to the cost! Unbelievable!

[@Wheelo40]

Great thanks! Does the fuel light still operate normally?

[@kcoutside7143]

It does operate, but I haven’t run tank out to get exact distance you can go after light comes on. I’m sure it is going to be different than with stock tank.

[@Wheelo40]

@@kcoutside7143 Thank you very much for your response. All the best!

[@nathanbaeyens2856]

How much lighter is this tank over stock?

[@kcoutside7143]

I didn’t put it on the scale, maybe a pound.?

[@mobileempire5522]

I was thinking of buying the camo bike and then removing the camo plastics and installing green ones like yours because I want the black wheels . are all of the plastics easy to remove and replace? Which part would be the hardest ? Rear fender hardest ? Or headlamp area? Thanks for the video

[@kcoutside7143]

That will look excellent! Rear fender will take longest, that being said a total swap should take less than an hour. Front fender, rad shrouds & side panels take about 15min. If my dealer would have gotten a Camo first, that was my plan. Thanks for watchin’!

[@mobileempire5522]

@@kcoutside7143 I photoshoped a picture to see what it would look like , side by side I liked the silver better and so I'm getting a bike exactly like yours.

[@jeffreyarvik5936]

If you end up doing this, and you want to sell those camo plastics, I'm definitely interested

[@mobileempire5522]

@@jeffreyarvik5936 I decided on getting the base lime green klx with silver wheels , side by side comparison with a photoshopped picture the green and silver wheels looked better to me.

[@philong8]

@@jeffreyarvik5936 I have the camo and thinking about selling them and get the green on black frame. I have a 2022 model. It should be the same. I just ordered the green front fender and green back fender.

[@michaelsun9155]

Oh my hell! Edit out the sections where nothing is going on. Don't make us waste time where you are figuring out stuff, just show us the conclusion or the correct way to do things. And we don't need to hear all about your shipping details - you can just say they were great about shipping.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

?? How do we make sure the gas tank does not leak when you disconnect the hoses ? Is it that since the pump is not on it won’t leak? Sorry if I missed that part

[@kcoutside7143]

A few drips will come out of hose when disconnected, without pump running, no gas will come out of tank hose.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

@@kcoutside7143 thanks sir. I have my KLX in my garage. So excited to do some mods. This tank came in the mail yesterday. more excited about this bike than my Africa twin. The twin was over 600 pounds fully loaded -Dangerously heavy for me Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

[@kcoutside7143]

@@Asdfghjkl1234 the KLX will be a nice break from the heavy Africa Twin! Enjoy the KLX! Thanks for watching!

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

@@kcoutside7143thanks. I grew up with a KX 80 then crf 250. This klx is perfect for me. New subscriber.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Question- I am down to the last part and think I messed up the green clip. I am trying to straighten it. Is it to easily go back on ? With hand or should I use some sort of pliers ? I don’t want to break it. Would not even know where to find one if this is broke. Thanks for any tips.

[@jasonlemire794]

Not worth all the work. Why not mold it too lol

[@TrustedSilver1987]

I know what to do with that emissions canister.....yank it off and throw it away! lol

[@ohiyotrippole6645]

Had to watch muted....will this fit an R model? Thanks

[@kcoutside7143]

I think it would fit in the frame, but radiator shrouds probably wouldn’t bolt up. IMS may list one for the R.

[@ohiyotrippole6645]

@@kcoutside7143 Emailed them. Won't work. Mount points & seat issues. Dunno why the R has almost no aftermarket support. It was released a whole year before the dually model. We low end bike riders like to farkle our stuff too. lol

[@kcoutside7143]

@@ohiyotrippole6645 that’s a bummer , I thought sure they would have something!

[@ohiyotrippole6645]

@@kcoutside7143 They claim to be 'working on it'.

[@canedewey756]

Does it come in black or do I have to paint it?

[@kcoutside7143]

They have black & I believe green also.

[@briguylivetoride1122]

But then you can't see your fuel level. Bike has a low fuel warning light but no fuel guage.. I was thinking why didn't he paint it black myself, then 🤔 I got it..

[@jeffloucks2120]

The clear is great in function but they do get ugly (discolored) over time if that concerns some.

[@rabidwookie606]

Any leaks?

[@kcoutside7143]

No leaks, holding up well !

[@phantomalex777]

is there any legalities on a plastic tank? i live in ny state :)

[@kcoutside7143]

Not sure on that, all KTM dual sports come with plastic tanks. In PA I have never had any inspection issues when replacing steel tank with plastic. You’ll have to ask your local dealers inspection mechanic.