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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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10-16-2009, 12:17 AM | #121 |
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I have been busy working and riding, so I waited a bit before I asked my good friend Andy to help me install my Clarke XT225 fuel tank. Also, the Clarke fuel tank requires a Yamaha fuel petcock, which I needed to purchase. I severely dislike being raped by excessive shipping charges; therefore, I also waited a while to purchase several other items in order to combine the shipping charges before I bought the fuel petcock.
After experimenting quite a bit with the Clarke fuel tank, I was convinced I could mount it properly on my Zong. However, I wisely decided to rely upon my good friend Andy, a professional diesel mechanic, to figure out the best, final installation. As usual, Andy devised an excellent solution for mounting the Clarke tank. I will soon post the details regarding the Clarke fuel tank installation in another thread. However, to bring this thread to a proper conclusion, I have posted below some photographs of the newly installed fuel tank. These photos were taken today, as I took my YamaZong for a 140-mile ride. The Clarke fuel tank is solidly mounted, and it works superbly. I am very happy to accept the Clarke tank as the best solution for both the function, and the appearance of my YamaZong. I wish to thank everyone who offered constructive feedback regarding this project. I had a lot of fun experimenting with the Zong’s fuel tank and tank plastic; I hope you enjoyed watching the experiment. Once again, thank you for all your help. Spud
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10-16-2009, 02:10 AM | #122 |
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I'll state the obvious and say that tank looks excellent; better (IMHO) than the factory Zong plastic. I'm looking forward to the installation thread.
I'd also be grateful for a thread devoted to your GPS. I'm a neophyte with such things, and I'd like to see screenshots of topo maps etc. Would you be willing to share such info?
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10-16-2009, 07:24 AM | #123 | ||
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Once again, thank you for all the help you have given me, and all the other members of these forums. I always enjoy reading your polite, intelligent, insightful posts. Spud
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10-16-2009, 11:44 AM | #124 | |
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10-16-2009, 11:14 PM | #125 |
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Those lines are much better, Much cleaner less busy.
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10-17-2009, 02:23 AM | #126 | |
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Now, I need a new front fender. Should I keep the KTM orange, or switch the Zong to another color scheme? Spud
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10-17-2009, 02:29 AM | #127 |
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Looks like it is time to quash the orange. Maybe a black one for a drz or newer Yami...Sharper edges.
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10-17-2009, 03:09 AM | #128 | |
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What do you think about Honda Red? As WeldanGrind has stated, Yamaha Blue certainly has "poetic justice." Finally, I should be fair and show the "retouched" orange. Spud
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10-17-2009, 03:32 AM | #129 |
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KNIGHT RIDER!!!!!
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10-17-2009, 03:54 AM | #130 |
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Why do you need a new front fender Spud? Is this one cracked?
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10-17-2009, 03:58 AM | #131 | |
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11-07-2009, 02:28 AM | #132 |
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To bring this thread to its proper conclusion, I present the following photographs. First, here is a photograph, taken this summer, of my YamaZong with the stock fuel tank, faded, untrimmed plastic, and stock front fender.
Finally, here is a photograph, taken yesterday, of my YamaZong with the Clarke fuel tank, new, trimmed plastic, and the Polisport front fender. This has been a very fun project for me. I am very pleased with the added fuel capacity, and the new appearance of my motorcycle. I thank everyone for his constructive input during this project. Spud
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03-29-2013, 12:29 AM | #133 |
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I go through the different style over and over again and honestly I like them all!
Im struggling with the same problem on my bike, i took the tank cowl off to work on everything a little easier and I have grown to just the tank I put the cowl back on and it STILL looks sick!. I don't care what all the ktm kids say to me, zongshen know how to make a fun little bike. |
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03-29-2013, 01:26 AM | #134 |
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Indeed, the Zong is a great little motorcycle! I think the Zong looks very good with the stock tank shroud. However, it is certainly easier to work on the bike with the tank shroud removed.
Spud
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03-29-2013, 12:20 PM | #135 |
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I'm riding my TW with Spud's old stock tank, and it looks great to me.
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