03-17-2014, 11:47 AM | #16 |
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Welcome to the forum. You have one of the best small bikes made, regardless of country of manufacture.
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03-17-2014, 09:16 PM | #17 | |
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03-18-2014, 12:09 AM | #18 |
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Culcune, thanks I will keep on mind. I will post some pics once I fix the gas tank cover.
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03-18-2014, 03:28 AM | #19 |
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Are you having problems with the plastic shroud which covers the gas tank, or the gas tank cap?
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03-18-2014, 05:49 PM | #20 | |
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I trimmed the plastic shroud because the original didn't like at all. The result?, I don't like how the shroud looks after trimming. Thus, I am working on the shroud to look better than know. However, it is gonna take me about one week since I spend most of my time with my job and family. |
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03-18-2014, 10:12 PM | #21 |
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I thought you did a good job trimming the fuel tank shroud, but your opinion is the only one that matters. You can remove the shroud entirely, or you can follow my example, and install a Clarke fuel tank designed for the Yamaha XT225.
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03-19-2014, 12:43 AM | #22 |
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The way I will fix the shroud will be of similar shape of your clarke gas tank (I hope so).
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03-19-2014, 12:53 AM | #23 |
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Buena suerte.
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03-19-2014, 01:14 AM | #24 |
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Clarke now makes a TW200 tank, and that might be a perfect fit. As a bonus, it holds quite a bit more fuel than the stock tank.
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03-19-2014, 01:42 AM | #25 |
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I'm pretty sure the TW200 tank will not be a perfect fit for the Zong. The Zong's fuel tank is about 3/4-inch (19mm) longer than the TW200 fuel tank. With a little elongation of the 'hockey pucks' which secure the front of the fuel tank, the TW200 tank will probably fit. Nevertheless, there will probably still be a big gap between the rear of the fuel tank and the Zong's saddle. However, the extra gallon of fuel would certainly be an improvement.
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03-19-2014, 10:39 AM | #26 |
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Interesting; I found the opposite to be true. When I installed Spud's Zong fuel tank on my TW, a gap resulted between the seat and tank. The gap is not only a length difference, but also a slightly different angle.
It's not enough to bug me.
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03-19-2014, 12:09 PM | #27 |
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Weld,
Are you saying the Zong tank was shorter than the TW200 fuel tank? Yes, the angles of the fuel tank and saddle are definitely different.
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03-19-2014, 05:21 PM | #28 |
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Because I only use the vento from Mon-Fri (about 50 miles per week when commuting or less, occasionally on Sundays), I don't want to invest in a clarke tank. The stock tank is enough for my necessities. Thanks for the suggestion.
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03-20-2014, 02:23 AM | #29 |
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I'd have to go look at it, but I think that's right. I remember needing to elongate the mounting hole to suit the TW.
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