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View Poll Results: Which Zong tank plastic do you prefer? | |||
Factory Tank Plastic | 26 | 47.27% | |
3-Fin Tank Plastic Mod | 2 | 3.64% | |
2-Fin Tank Plastic Mod | 2 | 3.64% | |
No-Fin Tank Plastic Mod | 5 | 9.09% | |
Clarke 4.1 Gallon Fuel Tank | 20 | 36.36% | |
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08-27-2009, 02:57 PM | #61 |
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I had a Clarke tank on an XR 250 I ran for years and it was a good product.
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08-27-2009, 03:58 PM | #62 | |
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Here is a photograph of a Yamaha XT225 with the black Clarke fuel tank. Here is a photograph of the white Clarke fuel tank. Finally, here is a photo of the clear Clarke fuel tank. I am anxious to order the fuel tank and begin my project. However, I am also still interested in getting more feedback regarding the color. I encourage others to offer their suggestions. Spud
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08-27-2009, 10:08 PM | #63 | |
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Spud, that clear tank is kind of spooky looking, and the white won't stay that way for long. My vote is still for the black one; it will be the perfect complement to your existing orange and black scheme.
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08-28-2009, 01:52 AM | #65 |
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That black Yamaha is purdy...
Very niiiice. Clear tank looks bizarre but at least you'd know if you were almost out of fuel. |
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08-28-2009, 02:35 AM | #66 |
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How many dang bikes do you have anyways?? 8O
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08-28-2009, 02:42 AM | #67 | |
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Fricken Jay Leno JR over here
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08-28-2009, 11:18 AM | #69 |
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My white Clarke on my XR did turn yellow, but it did not bother me. It was a dual sport bike, born to be beaten.
I like that Corbin seat on that TW!
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08-28-2009, 12:05 PM | #70 | |
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Yes it can always be shipped, I have done this type of stuff before (even to Canada). The big thing is, you need to let the CC dry for about a week+ before shipping. Even if it's dry enough to cut/polish (within 24hr's) it need's to breath for up to 90 day's. Ever have a car painted and they tell you not to wax it for atleast 90 day's ? Wax creats a barrier and will not allow it to breath, creating a multiple of problems. Wrapping the tank in bubble wrap or plastic is the same deal, not allowing solvents to be released and breath. I say in a week even though it's 90 day's, because I have an Infrared light at the shop that cure's the paint from the inside out, thus speeding up the process. Don't mean to ramble , just trying to explain it to you. Question, why in the heck though would you want to paint the stock tank, if that awesome Clarke tank fit's. I might even be switching in the future if all goes well think the added fuel would be nice too. If you plan on changing the color of your bike, now is the time to decide. blue look's good then you could do the rest of the bike black ? Do the red you wanted on the rest of your bike, and get a white tank, go's good together Yellow would not look bad depending on what you did with the rest of the bike. DONT get the clear one, to me it look's like a old plastic milk container on the bike Ultimately I think black is the best choice and the most versatile if you ever want to change your mind on the color of the rest of the bike, black goes with anything right ? (that's what my wife always says ) If I decide to get one, it would most likely be the black :twisted:
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08-28-2009, 12:20 PM | #71 |
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Side note : Looking at the other pic's, it look's as it should fit very nicely on our zong's. The mounting plate in the rear look's almost identical.
Also, how the seat fit's looks identical to ours in the front. It looks as most everything is identical 8O, frame, whole front fork/hub setup, engine, air box, the list goes on. . . . . . even the speedometer, gear indicator, and handle bar clamps. I think it should be very minimal at most to make this tank fit. Question, what to do about the fuel petcock valve ? Get an inline one ?
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The Clarke tank uses the standard Yamaha XT225 fuel petcock, which is different from the Zong petcock. However, I have discovered I can mount either a Yamaha TW200, or a Yamaha XT225 fuel petcock to the Clarke tank. I will not order the fuel petcock until I determine how well the Clarke tank mates to the Zong seat and side plastic. The Clarke fuel tank is in stock, and it will ship out today. Stay tuned for further updates! Spud
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08-28-2009, 01:12 PM | #74 |
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Dang that is a very clean looking bike I like how that is done
I agree with the black, Once You go black You never go back. The zong will not look wrong, Spud will look like a stud, The bike will look quick and slick, ok that all I have. :roll:
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