Nomad 15L (3.9 Gallon) Fuel Tank For The Honda CRF450RL

[@jctoth]

Like you I ran the 3 gallon IMS tank but it holds the weight too high. I’ve been running the Nomad 15 liter for a year now and absolutely love it. It actually holds 4 gallons and because it holds the fuel lower it feels less top heavy than the IMS does with 3 gallons. Also the 15 liter is narrower in the knees that the 20 liter which I also appreciate.

[@JohnTYoung]

In that case maybe I will install it! Thanks Jerry.

[@wesc23]

How does it compare widthwise to the stock shrouds? I'm tall and hated the 20L tank on my WR250R because it spread my knees.

[@JohnTYoung]

@@wesc23 a lot skinnier but I haven’t had stock shrouds on for so long I forget how wide they are.

[@jctoth]

@@wesc23 it is a total of 2” wider than stock. 1” wider on each side at the radiators. I ride standing up 90% of the time. If I sat all the time it might be bothersome.

[@mfranquemont1884]

Based on this; the 5 gal/20l would be 4” wider than stock (2” each side), correct?

[@dustinsayes2807]

Thanks for the update John, looking forward to seeing it go on. I'm still running the stock tank, but looking to increase my range, but keep weight low(ish). This might be the ticket!

[@JohnTYoung]

It goes on exactly like the 20L. just a little more svelt...

[@Disting2]

Bought the 15L TANK after watching the video. Very happy with it o get about 300km on a full tank now.

[@JohnTYoung]

Nice!

[@wesc23]

How does it compare widthwise to the stock shrouds? I'm tall and hated the 20L tank on my WR250R because it spread my knees.

[@Disting2]

@@wesc23 tank feels like it's not even there to me.

[@jws6076]

I have the IMS tank. I am gonna consider this tank and get rid of the rotopax and add another Kriega bag. Thanks for the review John.

[@JohnTYoung]

Heck ya.

[@ryancook2319]

Thanks for posting this I am going to order where did you find the decal kit for yours Hate the look of bare tanks

[@JohnTYoung]

SKDA as I recall.

[@bizzfo]

Same bolt spinning issue on my IMS tank. It’s frustrating. I called them last year and they said to get some long pliers in there to grab the indention then try and get the bolt out. That’s impossible. They didn’t seem interested in replacing mine. I’d gave to cut the bolt from the tank in order to save the $90 plastic cover. That would ruin the tank more so than it already is. As it stands now that plastic cover might as well be part of the tank. Everything still works and if I absolutely had to I could remove the tank without removing the plastic cover. Both would just come out together as one piece.

[@JohnTYoung]

Yup. Going on 5 years and they still haven't addressed this.

[@smithbuiltmoto]

Great looking tank. Thanks for the revuew John. I have gone with the 3 gallon IMS and if needed, 2 of the Mosko Moto 1L fuel bottles strapped to my Reckless 10 pack. Still testing my ranges to ensure I know exactly my distance I can go.

[@JohnTYoung]

I really like the design.

[@patriotvet5569]

Really like the rally front end with the tank.

[@JohnTYoung]

Itsa sexy beast!

[@commentaccount49]

Might want to check your math on that one. 15L is 4 gallons, or very nearly (3.96). That's pretty critical detail when deciding what tank to go with. Thanks for the comparison with the 20L tank.

[@JohnTYoung]

You are 100% correct. I'm not sure why he Mick said 3.5 gallons. Thanks for the catch!

[@irishflyer6377]

This depends if your using imperial or US gallons and can cause confusion, roughy 4 US gallons = 3.5 imperial Gallons = 15 Liters

[@commentaccount49]

Thanks for this explanation, I went down the rabbit hole of reading about this difference and why it exists. Since Nomad is an Australian company, it is definitely reasonable to suspect that they gave John the capacity in Imperial Gallons. @@irishflyer6377

[@emil82]

I have the nomad 11 liter tank. I really enjoy it. But have been considering changing to the 15 liter tank(I think 20L is too much). Because it's a lot of planing with fuel stops when traveling with 11liters. I usually keep 2liters of reserve fuel in my luggage when traveling just in case, but I could have 3liters of water instead of 2liters of fuel and 1.5liters of water.

[@JohnTYoung]

To each their own! What's that in Latin? Unicuique Sua?

[@Val-ov4px]

If you decide you don’t need both tanks, I’d be interested in purchasing the other. Plan on running the TAT this Aug.

[@JohnTYoung]

Fun! I’ll keep you in mind, ok?

[@Val-ov4px]

You had a chance to test both??

[@jonathantee1880]

Yay 450 content ;)

[@JohnTYoung]

LOL. Sorry.

[@christopherhamm1574]

Hi John! Was just wondering what you have been up to about a week or so ago. Obviously you were in the process of making another great video. Hope you are well.

[@JohnTYoung]

Mostly fighting with the 890 when it’s not working and ripping around on it when it is.

[@ericstone72]

Hey John, really like the tank and looking to pick up the 20liter myself…but I’m stuck on the color. The black has a lot sleeker look, but hard to argue that the see through-ish aspect of the “clear” is great for being able to eyeball how much fuel you’ve got left. Was thinking a sneaky work around would be if a really strong flashlight put right up onto the side could sneak a tiny bit of light through…juuuuuuust enough to peek down through the gas cap and get a warm and fuzzy for how much fuel is in there…any chance you could shed some light on that idea for me?

[@JohnTYoung]

Your bike can track how much fuel it's burned since filling up. No peaking necessary.

[@Bartsnightmare]

Nice tank mate!

[@JohnTYoung]

Mick makes good stuff.

[@manchesterroofingsystems8016]

Hey John I just found out from your gas tank replacement video I have to pull the gas tank to install the vortex and I want to put this tank on but it won't be here before our trip. If I just install the throttle tamer for now until the Nomad gets here how much will that help at low speeds?

[@JohnTYoung]

It'll help quite a bit. And... if you don't mount the ECU back into its cradle but instead make foam nest for it you'll be able to access it without pulling the tank.

[@manchesterroofingsystems8016]

@@JohnTYoung thanks a lot

[@jordanbuchanan8864]

Good video Jhon!

[@JohnTYoung]

Thanks Jordan.

[@jemirandav]

Hi John, nice video as always. One question, I see you have decals on the plastic tank, how come it doesn't fall and tear? In my bike the decals where in place for only a couple of months. I was told the plastic is porous and the gasoline evaporates thru it.

[@JohnTYoung]

Oh, mine are shredded and barely holding on.

[@TyScott85]

Long time subscriber Your looking good bud! Hitting the gym? Maybe a little test?

[@JohnTYoung]

New job, new life, lots of time to do pullups. You should have seen me in my 30s.

[@drumdave5495]

Hey John, did you get a replacement bracket for your rebelx fairing? Mine is starting to get a bit of play in it and I've just ordered the 15L nomad so will probably replace the bracket at the same time as fitting the new tank

[@JohnTYoung]

I did replace it. The long thin steel plate had snapped and that broke the upper bolt.

[@COOKIEMONSTER90]

Hi John. I have a little question. What distance you can cover on 20l tank in average?

[@JohnTYoung]

5 gallons times 38 to 45 MPG equals about 200 miles.

[@metooid]

I know this is old thread, but is there anywhere in the US to buy the 15L tank? Can’t find any

[@JohnTYoung]

Not that I know of.

[@mikecarr1484]

Clarke tank is made in USA. You should have purchased it thru them. Not some foreign company.

[@JohnTYoung]

Would they send me one for free to test out? Do they make a tank for the CRF450L?

[@JohnTYoung]

@@JarrabalWarrior that's awesome. Tell Mick I said hello. You Aussies make the BEST stuff.

[@seanclarke848]

If only clarke made a tank for ‘19 and up CRF450x it would be worth checking out.

[@user-hj1cm7cm7i]

Do you know if the Rebel X panels fir the 20L fit with the 15L?

[@JohnTYoung]

I wanna say yes. The inside snap of the two are close to the same

[@MalakaiBraithwaite]

Is this tank CRF 450 rl tank the same as the CRF 450 l

[@JohnTYoung]

The RL and the L are the exact same bike.

[@andreasgandre6329]

What the hell you wearing body armor under the t-shirt 😱👌🤙 in skin color 👍

[@vanman724]

Ya, he's looking swole hey? Prolly TRT...

[@JohnTYoung]

Forcefield Body Armor has a new product out. Review coming soon.

[@andreasgandre6329]

@@JohnTYoung Take it 👍 double LOL