DRZ400E 17L Safari Tank overview - watch before you buy!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Try to let those considering the 17L Safari my thoughts - briefly discussing the why, the install, the ride-ability on adventure trips as well as in the tight stuff, and the tricky question of which colour is best?!
0:00 Intro
0:50 Why I needed a bigger tank
1:32 Options for more fuel
2:32 Tank size
3:57 Install
5:22 Handling on bigger rides
7:12 Loaded with camp gear
8:21 On the single trails
8:52 Best colour
9:49 Conclusion 
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Nice! Just picked up one of these in black. Excited to get it installed
Cool mate. Enjoy - bit stiff lining up radiator, guards and tank holes when it's new but gets easier after it settles in time.
Great video. No one drz’s like the Australians. Your video sold me on this tank. I have been thinking on it for a bit now. Thanks for the video. Piney woods rider out.
Glad it was helpful.... I'm on Fraser Island as I type and glad I have one, just in case!
you're awesome and this video is awesome. cheers from the usa! ive gone from a tenere 700 to a drz400 and i am in love. so light weight. can do all the rides the t7 did but im not scared to drop it. this is a huge deal. i think ill try the safari. ride on!!
Hey mate, cheers for the shout out all the way from the US! The T7 looks like an awesome bike, one I plan to get in years to come - but only to compliment the DRZ... doubt I'll ever sell this one!
As long as you've got case savers on, the DRZ doesn't really mind being dropped hey. The safari tank seems to be pretty strong too - have had a couple of heavy offs and it's protected the radiators well.
Enjoy the bike mate, and hope you stick around the channel - we should be getting back into the single tracks in the next couple of weeks!
Cheers for upload. If you do go for thermo fans, it would be worth filming the process of setting the tank and fitting the bolts, its where most get caught out. As you say there doesn't seem much video for it, some write ups n forums etc. I know it takes time but it would be good if you had a way of capturing it and sharing the tips for successful install. 👍
“It just chugs it’s way through” Sounds like a DRZ! Great video - thanks.
No worries mate. I need to get out on the DRZ again, more often!
Great video. Thanks very much for putting it together.
My pleasure.... thanks for watching. Only thing I'll say since, is that I fid start to notice the weight/bulk when in tight off camber trails. Still happy with it though ✊️
This was a helpful video, thanks. I’m looking at getting a DRZ figuring out what I will need For my adventure riding.
Thanks for the comment mate. Just to let you know, since that vid I did find the tank affected handling in tight terrain and when loaded with camp gear... had suspension upgraded and it has made a massive improvement - however, I now have a 300 2t for enduro and only use the DRZ for adventure riding nowdays. All the best.
I have a translucent tank ordered, 5 weeks wait. On longer rides I have been carrying 5ltr can . Great video I don't know why you haven't got heaps more subs.
Awesome mate, probably one of the best mods I did to the DRZ - I even did a video on it! haha Appreciate the kind words mate, that was probably the 1st real video I made - nervous as! Still am...
Hopefully the channel grows a bit, I keep learning new things about editing etc.
Great review mate. Just getting to this adventure riding game.
Thanks mate, it's good fun hey. I am hoping to get a few more little adventures in this year. Enjoy building your bike up - can get exxy, but it's worth it.
very helpful video ! thank you
great video mate thanks. given me ideas for my drz
Cheers mate. Great for adventure riding but real benefits came with suspension upgrade. Enjoy your bike build!
This is what I needed!
Glad it helped mate. Over a year on, and it's just part of the bike now.
I'm looking at the safari tank for my WR450. This was pretty helpful. Cheers.
Cheers mate. Was my first attempt at videoing haha
Good tanks, but I have upgraded my suspension for extra weight (camp gear also). So might be something to consider with your WR, or maybe you can stiffen yours up a bit. Good luck 🍻
Very informative vid bud
Awesome video mate, im now 100% convinced that i need to get one these when i can afford one
Thanks mate, they're such a solid, versatile bike, I can't see me ever selling it, but I can see myself adding another bike (or two). Good luck with the saving and bike hunt.
@@AdvHQ 3 weeks later and guess whats sitting in my garage haha, only had the drz a few days and already ran out of fuel twice so ive got a good idea on what my first mod is gonna be. Again, thanks for the awesome video, lots of helpful info 👍
@@cooperdobell548 good stuff mate, you should be right now.... the standard tank is alright for single trail, etc but as soon as you start doing any exploring you soon realise you need the extra fuel range.
Excellente vidéo, merci beaucoup !
Cheers mate 🍻
350 K wow that is a lot of peace of mind. Awesome.
Yeah it is - a lot more options between fills now!
I have two DRZ400E both have 28 litre Safari tanks and have been used for remote outback riding. The only issue with the tank is the clearance on the left side radiator. Myself and two other people I know have suffered damage to the left radiator outlet tube causing a leak. I eventually moved the radiator forward and problem solved.
Hi, how did you move the radiator forward? Thanks.
Good Stuff Mate 👍
Glad it was of some use
5.2 kg is the weight difference from the stock 10 liter tank when both are full of gas. The weight on the aftermarket tank should be more forward and a good part of that is low.. I think you chose well. You can always fill it less until you need the entire capacity 👍 😎
Yeah they're a good thing mate. Still glad I've got it - a good 6 months on now and no worries at all.
I normally find Safari tanks rather ugly on bikes, but that one looks good. You chose the right colour.
Yeah, I did too a bit, at first. Then after realising the limitations of the standard tank, didn't care. The black does suit with the black rims. A year on and no regrets at all, it's just normal to me now - a standard tank looks weird haha
thanks for the info mate
No worries mate. FYI - just had my suspension done to suit extra weight. Haven't done a test ride yet, but definitely feels stiffer so should be good.
@@AdvHQ sounds the goods picking up a new drz400e end of week , had the dr650 before so hoping it's just as good.
@@shickyboomboom nice mate, good luck with the new bike.
I carry extra gas in 2 liter soda bottles. I carry two of them on the front. They carry gas for maximun 36 hours. I know iknow. When as a kid we extra fuel for the chainsaws in them. Never had a problem with them knocking around in the back of a pickup
Good video mate I run the 30L safari on my dr650 it’s been a outstanding tank with no problems I also carry a take down rod and bow for remote fishing hunting trips so be good to see some more videos mate
Cheers mate. A telescopic rod is on the 'to get' list. Have just booked a night on Fraser Island in 2 days with the DRZ, so all going well, hopefully a new vid soon.
@@AdvHQ I got a 4 pce take down one it’s a good rod for what I do around se qld
@@longgrass7988 Ended up getting a 4 pce rod as well, way better than the telescopic style... cheers for the recommendation!
@@AdvHQ yeah you will be happy mate
What i did was the 4 gallon IMS tank. And with the moskomoto reckless 80, it has two pockets for 2 MSR fuel cans each. So that adds about another gallon. Spread the weight out better. I have gone on week plus long remote rides. Never needed even to add fuel. But then again, we do not have the wide open spaces here in the untited states like you have down there.
Nice one mate. Sounds like you've got the system that suits you well. Everything is a compromise - just have to go with the most pros and least cons that suit your purpose. Appreciate your comment, hopefully helps some others out 👍
That was pretty comprehensive.😁
haha yeah, was my first 'real' vid on YT... and I chose a bike tank LOL
@@AdvHQ
It was fine.
It was amateur. That's what we expect.
We it comes to part reviews. I think most of us want a real person talking about the part. Not a manufacturer, a salesman or someone paid to talk.
We want real world reviews. The good, the bad and the ugly.👍
I'm a little late to the party with the DRZs. I've worked on a few back in the flat track days but haven't ridden one in 15 years until last weekend.
I finally bought a used DRZsm. It's been a kick.
My videos are just me talking in the background. One take and post. No editing.
I only do it so I don't have to save a hundred pics of a project.
Cheers mate.✌️😎
Wait for it. Wait for it!
"No Worries (Mate)."
🤣🤣
New rider with 2021 DRz400. Medium trail rider. 6’ 200 lbs. I haven’t touched the fork adjusters. Any feedback on if I should change the factory settings?
Hey John, there are some pre-load screws on the top of the forks, each side, if you find it's a bit soft you could turn it up (H) a click or two (as much as you like!), and if a bit hard, turn down (S) a click or two... after installing the tank, I turned mine up a couple of clicks. I'm only about 180lbs and find it good. When geared up with camp gear I may up it another couple - quick job on the go. Enjoy your new bike mate!
Yeah I think you’ve sold me on one of these. Do you think it would be fair to say that because the 17 utilises the space where the plastics used to be, the overall shape and feel is roughly the same other than being slightly wider?
I think the tank is slightly wider, as it is easier to grasp the tank with the knees - almost no effort required (I had to force mine in before). However, it's not huge and bulky (it pretty much just takes the space of the plastics, etc) - after 6 months it's just normal to me now.
hey mate, any chane of getting some details of where you were riding..looks like a nice place where i would like to go on a trip..
those snippets were from Wongi State Forest or single tracks in Takura
Hello. I'm thinking of getting this tank.
Question: Do you notice if with this tank, the center of gravity feels lower? Let's say, you fill it half-way so the weight sits below the crotch as with KTMs. Do you notice a difference?
In the vid I said it wasn't real noticeable but after some time I reckon it has contributed to feeling a bit heavier on the tight single tracks (I just bought an enduro style bike for this now!). On the open trails I find it's perfect. Loaded with gear (camp gear on back) I found it a bit harder to deweight the front wheel, but I plan to redo the suspension for that. The fuel would sit a bit lower and forward a bit as that's where it flares out. Still glad I got it.
@@AdvHQ Thank you.
I've got an identical set up on my Dizzer. I'm only 75kg but found the bike planted on straight, smooth riding but wanting in tougher terrain. I'm likely going to upgrade the springs front and rear. I had to dropp the rear sag to match the front with the big tank to maintain correct rake, now it feels as flat as a shit carters hat tbh.
Thanks for the feedback, I'm similar in weight, about 79-80kg, and found adjusting the clickers depending on what I do works for my riding & ability, for the mean time. How old is your bike - I know my mate's were pretty shot on his 10 year old, but he rides a bit harder than me.
@@AdvHQ Mine's an 09 build with 12K on the clock, had a pretty easy life. I tried different settings on the clickers but it just feels wooden and flat, no spring in the springs if you follow me. It's much harder to pop over logs because it just wants to head towards the Earths core, tried backing them all out, still flat as. I want comfort, but also some liveliness. What's another 500 odd bucks when this far in?
@@bmccameron7642 Same age as my mate's who had his suspension re-done - best money he's spent, he reckons. I've heard that a bit actually, most people reckon it transforms the bike yet again!
Just noticed your bike has radiator guards on it. What guards do you have, and did it cause any issues with fitment?
Yeah, mine has the Cape York pack, so the Suzuki radiator guards. The tank fits fine, but I used a ratchet to align the tank, rad guard holes and mounting holes up (due to that rubber being quite firm while new). No other issues.
@@AdvHQ thanks for the reply to booki comment,,, i have the same bike and was worried about getting new b&B radiator gaurds.. will try to fit with Suzuki guards first.. you saved me 150 bucks cheers
@@pascrew4639 No worries. I have a mate who has a 2010 model with B&B radiator guards and he didn't say he had any dramas fitting the 17L Safari. I'm not sure if the early model guards needed a bit of grinding though.
@@AdvHQ hey man another question have you got radiator fans installed at all.. or a watertemp gauge.. or has your bike ever overheated..
@@pascrew4639 no I don't have a fan.... it's something I am considering as I do need to go fairly slow for a period with my son, but no issues so far. A mate and I do a fair bit of tight single trail and neither of us have had issues with overheating (no fans on his either with B&B guards)... we often open it up a little bit (3rd & 4th gears) between the tracks which helps. Something to consider is how the fan mounting would effect the long range tanks.
Thinking of buying a DRZ400. What do you think of this bike. What price range for second hand approx 3000km
Great bikes mate. I'll probably never sell mine. But it's been relegated to an adventure bike these days as bit heavy and tall for techincial tracks. No real idea on $$$. Depends on year (all the same anyway) and mods.
hi mate, might sounds a stupid question but here we go: how do you acess the fuel left on the oposite to the petcock? or does it has 2 petcocks? cheers
hey mate, I've sold the DRZ but you just have to lay the bike down and lean it over to the petcock side.
that's what I thought@@AdvHQ ! tks for replying anyways. mind me asking which bike you went with after the DRZ? I got a EXC450 with this same tank.
@@angelogmuller I swapped it for a 2017 KTM 500 - heaps nicer to ride!
oh yea@@AdvHQ. much more grunt aye, cheers mate
Do you think this tank would fit with an aftermarket seat?
I'd say so, as it fits the standard fine and others have aftermarket seats with the tank eg. seat concepts. Maybe make sure with the seat company first.
Are you local to the bay or maryborough?
Yeah Cameron, to the Bay.
But most importantly, does it hinder wheelies?
Haha I'm pretty hopeless at them anyway so probably shouldn't comment much. I do find it's a bit harder to pop over pot holes, logs, ruts, etc but reckon if I get my suspension sorted it should go back to normal
How many kms would u think you get till empty
About 350km comfortably.... holds about 19-20L, so at 20km/L, 380-400km not totally unrealistic.... since that vid, I did find it's a bit more of a wrestle in tight terrain and I have beefed up suspension
@@AdvHQ Thanks so much. I'll be ordering one. Like u said, get that fear of running out of fuel on long trips.. Cheers
No locking cap?
Nah, it's just like the standard cap. Just a twist with a breather hose
I’ve been told the Acerbis tanks are better because the fuel moves/sloshes around less ...
I guess that's possible. I personally haven't heard of many or any fuel issues with the Safari - besides needing to tilt the bike over to get the dregs if you run it that low.
But why am I watching this? I have an xr650l
To upgrade mate! Haha those xr's are a good bike 👍
Zed isn't a letter.
It is in Australia 🙂
@@AdvHQ No it's not.
@@samizdat113 Zed is how it’s pronounced, we speak English here in Australia and we pronounce it the same as the people who invented the language, the English!! 😉
@@streddaz Bla bla bla. They too can barely speak English. Zed is a name for a male. Also, it sounds dumb.
@@samizdat113 No, the English speak English they invented English and it's just that Americans decided to pronounce it, Zee.