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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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09-04-2009, 01:13 PM | #91 |
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Maybe you could add a shim under the rear of the tank and perhaps the seat also to gain the needed clearance ?
First thought was to heat up the area on the tank that rubs, and mold it inwards just a bit. Not sure how logical that would be though. |
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09-04-2009, 03:45 PM | #93 | |
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09-04-2009, 10:46 PM | #94 |
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Love it! Run that tank. The crowning touch is the "*Clarke* USA" script on the filler.
Regarding the side panel issue, I say meh. Nobody (including you) will see it when you're riding. Figure out whether you need to space the tank, modify the tank, grind the aluminum or a bit of all three and enjoy the massive volume. Be careful though, there will be a considerable difference in the new center of gravity. Your property is very clean.
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09-05-2009, 12:26 AM | #95 |
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Use it, Minor mods, Fair looks....Why not?
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09-05-2009, 12:48 PM | #96 |
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what about using some heat to push in the tank where it rubs?
That whole tank is formed with heat. |
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09-06-2009, 12:54 AM | #97 | |
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09-06-2009, 09:55 AM | #98 |
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cheap harbor freight heat gun and then some thing to push in slightly on the heated area,I think i got my heat gun for $9.00 ,It will work,!!!
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09-07-2009, 01:12 AM | #99 |
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That seems reasonable, although judicious use of the heat gun is recommended. I guess it depends upon how much the tank cost, and if the rewards are worth the risk of creating a leak.
I was at HF today, and I can confirm the $9.00 heat gun.
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09-08-2009, 10:22 AM | #100 | |
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Yesterday I conferred with my good friend, and professional mechanic, Andy. We decided we could mount the Clarke fuel tank without altering either the fuel tank, or the engine block. I am definitely going to mount the black Clarke fuel tank to my YamaZong. I will also be retouching the paint on my motorcycle’s plastic; therefore, I am considering alternate color schemes for my YamaZong with the Clarke tank. As DesertRider previously stated, “black goes with anything.†Therefore, I am considering the following options. This retouched photograph represents my repainted Zong with the original KTM Orange. Here is the Honda Red option. How do you like Kawasaki Green? I could also try Suzuki Yellow. Finally, I am considering a patriotic blue color. What do you think, gentlemen? Which color scheme do you like best? Spud
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09-08-2009, 10:28 AM | #101 |
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Orange first, blue second (much as Patriotic blue sounds great, I think it's Yamaha blue).
Why are you considering new colours? The orange looks great! That said, there is a certain poetic justice in choosing Yamaha blue.
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09-08-2009, 12:18 PM | #102 |
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Yellow is my favorite color, but for some reason it does not look right to me. All the other colors look fine.
A few decals might look good also. |
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09-08-2009, 01:24 PM | #103 | |
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09-08-2009, 01:58 PM | #104 | |
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I am presently partial to the KTM orange and Honda red. I certainly agree that choosing blue has poetic justice. I believe that Yamaha blue is a lighter shade than "patriotic" blue. When I repaint, I plan to use Krylon Fusion spray paint. http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/ I have read several good reports on this paint from both ATV and motorcycle owners. However, as DesertRider has attested, it is very important to properly prepare the plastic surface. http://forum.highlifter.com/Krylon-F...-m1794457.aspx http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=138815 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=984 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...on-fusion.html http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthre...hreadid=222242 http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...ic-699436.html The Krylon Fusion colors appear to match the motorcycle manufacturer colors very well, except for Yamaha; the closest blue I can find is the “patriotic blue.†Spud
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09-08-2009, 02:35 PM | #105 | |
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Maybe you could clean the plastic, use a clay bar to remove contaminants and then wax it. Couldn't hurt. :wink:
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