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Aftermarket fuel tanks and aftermarket pipe compatibility

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Brad:
I'm considering purchasing an aftermarket fuel tank (IMS 3.6 gallon) for my '04 500.  I have an FMF Gnarly pipe on the bike.  IMS could not say if their tank was or wasn't compatible with that particular pipe since they design their tanks around the stock pipes.  I'm concerned about fit/clearance.  Does anyone know if these two components are compatible?  Also if others could comment on combinations they know do/don't work, it would be helpful to those considering these modifications.  THANK YOU!

Danger4u2:
Brad I have the same bike/pipe and would like the bigger tank also.  I would think if the IMS tank fits the stock pipe and the FMF Gnarly fits the stock tank. I would think both after market parts follow the stock line/shape at the point where they meet.  What do you think?  If anyone has the IMS with the FMF Gnarly please let us know.

serafin:
Hi everyone

I have a Pro Circuit pipe and a IMS tank and have no problems. 

Serafin

Johnniespeed:
Brad I have an 04 KX500 and have the IMS 3.6 tank, it fits perfectly to the bike. I also have the FMS Gnarly pipe and it clears the tank with no problems. 
  However the Gnarly pipe did not fit my bike very well. I ended up milling the gasket surface on an angle, bending the mounting tabs and shimming all the mounts. After a couple of hours of fitting , it now fits perfectly. I have three seasons on the tank and one season on the pipe with no problems.
 John

hughes:
My bud has an 97 500 with gnarly pipe and we have had no fit issues, We did find it best to leave the damper pipe mounts lose and then tighten them after the pipe was installed, we also pulled the right side radiator out of the way.

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