Would 04 RSV Oil Tank fit?

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Olig7475 · #1 Post by **Olig7475** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:54 pm

I've been looking at replacing the falco tank with an RSV one and the 2004 tanks seem to be quite a bit cheaper, is this because they don't fit our birds?

To those who have done this mod, is it a tricky job to do (does it require any fettling) or is it a simple swap over?

Cheers

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:06 pm

Are you doing the 2into1 exhaust mod?

If not I can't see any good reason to change the tank - unless the Falco one is damaged.

If you change to the Mille oil tank you also will have issues with the oil cooler - due to alignment with oil connectors.
By far the best solution is a Mille oil cooler but you can do a job re-routing the oil lines (I did that myself when I first swapped the oil tank and although I think I made quite a neat job of it, I was never that happy with it). It works until a Mille cooler comes along at the right price though.

So back to oil tanks

.... I've a spare pre 04 mille tank (not the MilleR stainless one - that's on my bike)
.... I've also a couple of spare Falco ones

.... don't ask how I ended up with so many ....

If you want one then shouldn't be a problem - make me an offer

Olig7475 · #3 Post by **Olig7475** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:12 pm

I'm not doing the 2-1 exhaust, it was the bling factor of the shinny SS RSV tank. Are they lighter than the falco units, one is on ebay advertised as 'lightweight RSV Oil Tank'

Cheers Andy

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:25 pm

yes they are lighter

to properly fit i think you do want the mille r ones.... they will allow a skidmarx belly pan to fit following a small visit from mr dremel

i am of the opinion that they do reduce the oil capacity by about 300ml - just so as you know

they are an easy fit but you will need a length of oil pipe to go up and over to make it fit the falco oil cooler.... i am happy with mine

(Oh - do get some spare jubilee clips as well....)