IMS 2.5 Gallon Tank CRF300L

This is the IMS 2.5 Gallon Tank for the CRF300L. We kinda cover it all in this one. Full installation, range test, honest review (tell me I'm a sell out after this one and I'll LOL), and even a give away.
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90 Degree Vent imsproducts.com/products/ims-...
Seal-All Adhesive amzn.to/3gNOdpP
Rotopax Set up,
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Mount imp.i104546.net/rn5EL3
Rack www.t-rex-racing.com/2021-Hon...
Here's those number I came up with.
Stock 2.1 Gallons or 7.9 Liters
109 Miles or 175 km of Range
IMS 2.5 Gallons or 9.4 Liters
144 Miles or 231 km of Range
Stock Tank
½ - 37 Miles or 59 km
E- 78 Miles or 125 km
Out - 109 Miles or 175 km
31 Miles or 49 km of “reserve”
IMS Tank
½ - 65 Miles or 104 km
E - 109 Miles or 175 km
Out - 144 Miles or 231 km
35 Miles or 56 km of “reserve”
Rotopax/Rack
Rack & Roto with mount = $252
1 Gallon +
60 Miles Extra
$4.20 per mile
IMS Tank = $422
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35 Miles Extra
$12.05 per mile
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0:00 Intro
0:45 How Does it Work
1:27 Stock Range Test
4:15 IMS 2.5 Gallon Tank
5:49 Tank Removal
7:29 IMS Tank Assembly
10:09 90 Degree Vent
14:12 Fuel Pump
15:38 Vent Hose
16:18 IMS Tank Installed
17:27 Reassembly
18:47 Looking Good
19:26 IMS Range Test
22:09 Review
23:57 is it worth it
26:42 Give Away
28:28 Ending

[@sputnik5991]

I would love to see a review comparing this tank to the Acerbis 3.7 gal tank.

[@Minionmoto529]

I went from the stock 1.8 gallon tank to the 3.5 gallon transparent IMS tank. best $350 spent on my dirt bike. IMS tanks that are bigger are a must for any motorcycle.

[@dansadventures4463]

Just finally got my 2022 honda crf300l ordered it back in May. Was able to get a couple rides in, and now it's 30° out 🤣 o well!! Thanks for the fresh 300l content Jake da garden snake!!!

[@Rambone224]

Great mod! Id say they are all worth their value. Being able to hold more fuel over stock is always better!!

[@Redrider2k2]

Just noticed the 100,000 subs award in the background at 13:00. Beauty!

[@cyclerider5652]

Nice to know larger is now available for the CRF300L. Tanks for the video! 😀

[@TheGardenSnake]

🤣

[@MotoAventuras125]

Also you can get Acerbis 0025114 (Honda CRF300 L 14L 3.7 gal tank)

[@CraigSmith568]

Love your honesty in this revue. Some people will think it is worth it and others may not. I don't have one of these bikes, but personally I would find it worth it if I did. I used to have a KLX250 and the range was similar.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Thanks Craig

[@netwt42oz]

+1 for seal-all, stuff is amazing and actually completely resists gasoline.

[@JM-wr2fo]

Thanks for including the metric system conversions Jake, very thoughtful :)

[@davidmaynard1422]

Excellent video! Thank you for tips, very helpful!

[@fat_joe]

no rusting, lighter and still fits in the stock position is neat. For that acerbis, it looks like it would be a challenge to protect the petcock and fuel line. At the very least, the IMS tank is always there.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Oh for that rear mounted tank? I was thinking that too. If I went that way I’d probably come up with something for that.

[@Mr_Smith1327]

Since I have a 2017 CRF250 Rally I figured I'd let you know what range my setup gets me. I'm just running the stock tank (10.8L [2.85 gallon]) with a 6.6L (1.75 gallon) rotopax on my pannier racks. Now firstly when I fill the rotopax as ful as I can while mounted on the pannier rack it actually fits 8.2L (2.1 gallons) and I also fill my tank as full as I can when leaned over on the side stand. I get 250km (155 miles) on the main tank before I refuel but the E light usually starts flashing at about 230km (143 miles). Then when I refuel from the rotopax I can get to 450km (280 miles) before the E light starts flashing again. I have never ran the bike out of fuel to the point that you did though and at some point I would like to because at 250km I still have about 1L (0.26 gallons) of fuel in the tank and I would like to know what my true range limit is.

[@eyketurner]

CRF300l 2080 miles, thanks for the great content 👍🏻

[@spicy110]

That is a great summury!

[@IntasarnW]

Usually refuel my stock CRF300L around 160-180km. maximum was at 200km with lot of fuel left in the tank. Stock tank capacity is 7.8L and should be able to get pass 200km as expected fuel consumption is around 27-33Km/L.

[@joeblow9035]

Commenting cause I just want to comment. I enjoy watching your stuff. Currently waiting on delivery of a new XR650L can’t wait to spec it out just the way I want it.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Thanks Joe! The ol 650L, you getting that white kinda retro looking one? I love that look.

[@jimotoadv1194]

CAMEL ADV has a aux fuel tank that mounts under where the tool box is. Holds 1.3gal. Plumbs into the fuel system, so don't have to stop and futz with RotoPax. Look it up.

[@TheGardenSnake]

I’ve seen it. I have a few issues with that set up. It uses tabs on the frame to mount that I’ve actually removed already so I can’t use one. But here’s the deal, those tabs are weak! I’m really surprised they chose those to mount to. Also using the vacuum created from the fuel pump to draw fuel in isn’t the best idea. It’s not a guarantee that will always work, if the cap isn’t perfectly sealed forget it. Puts more strain on the fuel pump. Hot days will cause issues with that set up. Would be a lot better if they just made it gravity fed with an inline petcock. But hey I could be wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@jimotoadv1194]

@@TheGardenSnake As far as the mounting situation, I don't know the 300L well enough. But, have a few friends who have been using Camel Tanks for years now on their Africa Twins, with no problems at all. It's basically the same configuration, and no fuel pump issues with them.

[@byronlemay2166]

Outstanding video. I have the Rally and am getting well over 200 miles to a tank off highway travel. I think the Rotopax or bottles with the "L" model is the way to go...too much brain damage for just 40 extra miles with this tank and most "L" riders aren't doing long highway rides with it anyway. These are not touring bikes.

[@TheGardenSnake]

They’re not touring bikes for sensible people. See I’m not sensible, shocking I know.

[@byronlemay2166]

@@TheGardenSnake Well, I'll give you "A" for effort, man.

[@M.C.A.T.]

Have you seen @Itchy Boots? 11 months, 65,000kms. Makes a good case for the Rally being a great touring bike.

[@byronlemay2166]

@@M.C.A.T. Yes, I watched it. She had no choice but to get a lightweight bike. But that thing screaming at 7000RPM to maintain 70 MPH is no fun at all.

[@timlubbers2884]

@@byronlemay2166don’t tell her that! She just did a major overhaul of her beloved “Alaska” and will be using on her next adventure …

[@GhostRiderADV]

I'm surprised they didn't make it more like the 300L Rally. It's says 3.5 gal.

[@202vaughn]

I wonder if the Rally tank will fit on the 300L.

[@ferkuzuel]

@@202vaughn it looks like the plastics on the rally are a little bit different than the 300l but I may be wrong

[@patriot1182]

Nice! Great job!

[@michaelanderson3771]

great review Jake but I agree - USD$400 odd for an extra half litre, My money would be on the Acerbis bigger 12 Ltr unit.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Thanks!

[@Fishing4Fish96]

I have a 2gallon tank on my 450L. I get about 60 miles until the fuel light comes on and end up putting 1.5 gallons in it. Don’t need much more for what I do with it but it’s nice to have the option from IMS with the 3 gallon tank

[@TheGardenSnake]

I had an ims 3 gallon on my wr450f and loved it. I could go close to 150 miles.

[@martinmartinez2877]

I bought a Xitomer luggage rack (100 bucks in Amazon), two 1.3 gallon “Rotopax” knock offs…mounted to FRONT of the luggage rack…I still kept my saddlebags in the main part of the rack….2.6 gallons for over 300 mile range….$170 bucks TOTAL….😂😂😂

[@alexp6409]

Crazy that the range is that low from factory. Great detailed vid Jake!

[@SymonSR20]

TBH his is modded, stock can go over 220 km (140 miles)

[@cirian75]

Nice honest review, warts an all.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Thanks, I also tryWARTS?!

[@cirian75]

@@TheGardenSnake Quote "warts and all" "describing or including all the bad qualities in a person's character, with no attempt to hide them"

[@TheGardenSnake]

@@cirian75 I was looking my hands after reading that 😂. Had one once when I was a kid, playing with toads. Had to freeze it off.

[@cirian75]

@@TheGardenSnake no worries Jake, it's just a British saying.

[@cheapvodka9942]

jake hes a wizard ty bro

[@ridingonandon8384]

Hay first off. Thanks for your videos. I purchased two CRF 300 rallies. We love them we’re traveling the world we’re trying to get to Thailand right now. We’re stuck in Southern California trying to get paperwork right. I love the shocks I got the same ones that you put on your bike I was worried about it, but they were fine, The reasons I went with the rally was going get the a bigger tank to begin with and the windshield of course for touring. I Enjoy your videos I did purchase two Camel extended a fuel range tanks but when I got them, I realize that if I fell over with my luggage on the back, it might break them off and I didn’t want that mess going on while I was traveling so I think I may do the roto pack in the end if I need something but for right now I’m just sticking with the stock tank. Thanks for the videos you’ve inspired me to do a few things on my bike. Oh by the way, I had excessive vibration on the handlebars and I took 2 inch diameter stainless steel stock 4 inches long cut it in half and had a milled and drilled to fit my bike. Feeling great and they cut the vibration. I’m down by 80%. My GF’S Bike didn’t have the vibration so I haven’t touched her’s, anyway have a great day thanks bye Dan channel Ridingonandon by the way if you had a rack on your bike I think the rack would’ve protected the Camel they would’ve been fine, but I’m not going for that .

[@TheGardenSnake]

That awesome! Good luck getting out to Thailand. I was there over 8 years ago. It was crazy and fun. They have a huge aftermarket for that bike down there. You might end up with all kinds of cool mods.

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

AWESOME GREAT VIDEO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[@resatchel4389]

I don't have instagram nor to many miles on my crf300l Im only just shy of 1000 miles. However I could use a larger tank as I am sure all of us 300l owners can!

[@RideOutside]

I started to let you know about the new Acerbis tank until I saw you actually used my video to show it! Too few wheelies in the range tests though. Very unrealistic 😂

[@TheGardenSnake]

Oh that’s you. Man there’s basically no info on that tank and you have to be an investigator to find it in Acerbis website. Thanks for making a video showing it. How was the install?

[@RideOutside]

@@TheGardenSnake absolutely! Getting it in the US is damn near impossible right now too, I got lucky and heard about it before word was out I think. Install was very similar to your tank but the lower mounting hardware is built in so there’s a bit less pre-assembly compared to the IMS.

[@TheGardenSnake]

@@RideOutside Nice, makes it a bit easier then. I'm not as much of a fan of how it looks but I would probably learn to live with it for 3.5 gallons!

[@Dani-wn6wh]

Hey Jake, wouldn’t it be nice to put on a slightly smaller front fender?

[@mcdonaldslover52]

camel adv tank is the best option. Feeds directly into the main fuel tank, extra 5L

[@TheGardenSnake]

But it mounts to some pretty weak points on the frame and vacuum feed is ify.

[@mcdonaldslover52]

@@TheGardenSnake it doesn't really mount to the helmet lock, it just goes through the holes in the helmet lock to a bracket which is mounted to the numberplate holder. I've dropped my bike on the tank 10-20x times and it hasn't been a problem (sturdier than stock where if you drop on the toolbox all the plastic breaks). Haven't had any issues with vacuum line in the 10,000km I've used it

[@mrpanda8472]

I ride my brothers ktm duke 200 I feel like I never have to fill it and love the videos

[@herberttl]

Does Acerbis make a 3.0 gallon tank for the CRF300L now? It would be awesome if you did an install video of that. You’re so much more informative and enjoyable to watch than other installers. :)

[@Doan84]

they make an 3.7 gallon tank

[@PatchedBandit]

Acerbis is less money, 3.6 Gallons and I think it even looks better. No contest.

[@supermotardrider]

I guess they expect you to buy the 300 rally if you want the range. I have the IMS 4.7 on my wr250r/x. It has a mechanical vacuum pump to pick up the fuel in the "wings", buuuutttt.... its massive.

[@TheGardenSnake]

That’s kinda what I think. And I’ve messed with a big KLR tank that used one of those vacuum pumps to move fuel to the pick up. Pretty cool idea.

[@Scoottoots]

The Acerbis tank for the crf300l is 3.03 US gallon capacity. Makes more sense than the IMS at 2.5, that's for sure!

[@TheGardenSnake]

I thought it was 3.5 or 3.7 gallons. 🤷‍♂️ this Acerbis tank is a mystery right now. Hard to even find it on their website.

[@givennameidk4515]

@@TheGardenSnake they're finally back in stock

[@SoulDevider]

Eat at the Peach Orchard just over the red River in Oklahoma. Exalent sea food.

[@212driller]

Ims makes a 2.7 gal for the klx300 but it's insanely expensive for some reason

[@jimperry4420]

Still thinking about a Drz build?

[@CriticalRider]

Doesn't the Rally version have a larger tank? Couldn't you install that one instead?

[@TheGardenSnake]

It does but I don’t think so. I know the seat is different. The plastics would attach to anything. You’d probably have to get the rally fairing and hack it all up. The frames are different part numbers so there could be something that doesn’t line up. It’s just a mess.

[@superhelicase]

Red Loctite? Was that the permanent stuff?

[@glockmodder]

i have my bike setup to show the fuel used instead of watching the fuel level its EXTREMELY accurate!

[@daletidy.]

@glockmodder how did you do this?

[@JawCreed]

acerbis have 14l tank for crf 300l wich is 3.69842 gallon. So it is better if you want to extend range of your honda

[@TheGardenSnake]

I mentioned that in the “is it worth it chapter”. Well I referenced it.

[@mattsloop2736]

Anything over 110 miles on these types of bikes and I'm ready t9 get fuel just to get off the bike lol. Rode my klx250s 110 miles on the stock tank and didn't hit reserve. But I want a 3 gallon tank also so I don't have to worry on back country rides where I'm stopping.

[@TheGardenSnake]

With my set up I can actually ride all day pretty comfortably. The seat concepts seat and cr high bars. I also have a mini rally faring to knock some wind over me. It’s a pretty cool how well it works.

[@mattsloop2736]

@@TheGardenSnake I'm definitely looking into a seat concepts seat for mine. That's my biggest complaint.

[@Firestorm637]

I grew up in the 60-70’s. Many of the cars only 5-10 mpg. Always stopping for fuel.

[@ronald8673]

I like the IMS but need a locking cap.

[@TheGardenSnake]

They made one like that for the last bike, crf250l. It used the oem cap. Can ask why you want that? I’ve had several bikes with that style cap and never was messed with.

[@Jeredsmith]

man i thought the stockish crf300l got a little more range on the tank i didn't realize they were that small.. I think between the tank you got vs that bigger tank you found while editing it's probably up to a personal use case. Got to keep it light thats the whole point compared to my bike. I'd be having range anxiety all the time. the cb500x's 4.5 gallons and 60ish mpgs, i'm around 200 miles before i start thinking about gas lol

[@TheGardenSnake]

200 miles before you have to think about fuel, that’s gotta be nice!

[@WannabeAventuring]

What drill bit size did you use for the vent?

[@TheGardenSnake]

I don't remember but go a bit smaller than the threads to make it really tight

[@mattbarrois8675]

Just an idea but couldn't you run the vent to the rotopax and then add a vent to the rotopax that would technically siphon the fuel from the rotopax to the fuel tank or am I over thinking this

[@TheGardenSnake]

Sure you could. I’m not really a big fan of systems that siphon fuel from an auxiliary tank into the main tank. I think that puts a lot of strain on the fuel pump. And it could stop working if there’s a small air leak.

[@FredricMccubrey]

The tank size on my klx300sm is my biggest complaint. my brother on his gs500 is still at half a tank when i have to refuel when we ride together.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Is it similar to the crf?

[@FredricMccubrey]

@@TheGardenSnake The 22 klx has a 2gal tank and the light comes on around 80 miles. I've put a little over 2300 miles on it since I bought it in April and love the thing.

[@quinnkirlew9892]

Hey Jake you've probably said something before but what's the deal with your "play button" in the background?

[@TheGardenSnake]

Haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWqyknd_lN16n9k

[@quinnkirlew9892]

@@TheGardenSnake lol nice! I was worried someone stole yours or something

[@davidmadison5582]

for my grom i got a 1250ml smart water bottle and kept gas in in on the side of my book bag 😂 +40 miles easily basically free

[@CbassGSX400S]

Acerbis 14lt tank would have been a better option :)

[@sph1nx420]

How much weight did you save in comparison with the stock tank?

[@TheGardenSnake]

I did not weight them but it’s definitely a few pounds. The stock tank without the pump was heavier then the ims with the pump. Like it was twice as heavy.

[@Alaska_MD]

@@TheGardenSnake Hey Jake, I was noticing that you get asked about weighing things a lot.... like on every post. I was wondering what you would think about getting a $10 scale at Walmart. I just feel like you're in the business of doing mods... the guys are interested in weight... you have a KZbin channel.... any of that adding up for you? .... any bells going off on that one?

[@SoulDevider]

I'm looking into new real rally tanks. I got 300rally

[@6Twisted]

Makes me wonder why they don't do these things properly from the factory. The stock tank looks awful, weights a ton, rusts and I doubt is cheaper than molded plastic.

[@joernmchale5733]

Weird, went to your link and it is not available for the 300L.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Oh that’s annoying. You may have to go directly from IMS.

[@joshuawilson8328]

Safari tanks do 3.7gallon,14lt

[@arroh2347]

JAKETHESNAKE

[@TheGardenSnake]

That’s me

[@xani666]

I guess if you need to fix mistake of not getting rally xD

[@KentwoodWarrior]

Acerbis has a 3.5 gallon now. The IMS is a waste of money imo.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Did you watch the whole video 😉

[@molten_woof4880]

I brought my 300L at 630kms and it already had some decent rust on the fuel tank it’s rather sad to be honest

[@TheGardenSnake]

Yeah it’s like the paint on the tank is a joke. Every time I’ve had it off I’ve had to clean up a few spots.

[@H3avyHaul3r]

did you actually measure the capacity…

[@TheGardenSnake]

No but it’s literally the exact amount it should be with my mpg. The math was dead on.

[@H3avyHaul3r]

@@TheGardenSnake go on fill one up from empty …you will be surprised

[@mustymoto1276]

Will you please show us heavy???

[@MandM745]

crf300l 4,660 miles

[@TheGardenSnake]

Dude I think you’re the only one to actually enter haha. You might win it uncontested.

[@MandM745]

@@TheGardenSnake I'll take it either way. I ride all the time. Insta pic sent

[@MandM745]

@@TheGardenSnake Just went on a 170 mile ride. Could sure use the extra range. Hop I win

[@MOEMUGGY]

I personally just hold an extra few ounces of fuel in my mouth, and spit it into the tank when it gets low.

[@TheGardenSnake]

And what’s nice about that is it kills germs in your mouth

[@MOEMUGGY]

@@TheGardenSnake 🤪

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I put a bigger tank on my 1998 YZ-400-F

[@keldonator]

Seems like a waste of effort for such a small difference... Kinda bummer you can't lock the gas tank anymore also.

[@roshanbeekay4680]

Acerbis tanks look better

[@MotoAventuras125]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Thanks you help me a lot for install my ACERBIS 14L (3.7 gal) tank in my future CRF300L Ref: Acerbis 0025114

[@netwt42oz]

+1 for seal-all, stuff is amazing and actually completely resists gasoline.