Bigger Gas Tank

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14 Mar 2006 21:05 #31225 by picinisco

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The tank on my KZ1000 police bike only holds about 3.5 gals seriously limiting distance between fill-ups. Does anyone know of a larger tank that can directly swap with this tank or one with a minimum of conversion.

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15 Mar 2006 04:11 #31285 by roy-b-boy-b

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Find a KZ 1300 tank and check it out.Roy

1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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15 Mar 2006 06:17 #31297 by picinisco

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Does this tank fit? Is there much modification necessary?

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15 Mar 2006 06:24 #31299 by Mcdroid

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picnisco:

I don't how deep your pockets are but you may want to consider an oversize Z1R tank. To the best of my knowledge, they weren't available in North America but were available in Europe as an option, so you'd have to watch the European eBay sites. The trouble you might run into with any oversize tank is that your stock seat may no longer fit.

Michael
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1982 GPz750
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1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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15 Mar 2006 07:06 #31311 by elr658

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Z1R tank aint gonna work. The KZ1000P which you have is based on the KZ1000J. Frames are different. Try one for a 1981-82 KZ1100B.(if you can lay your hand on somebody's spare to try.)

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15 Mar 2006 09:51 #31342 by KevZ

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Picinisco, where are you located? I have an 1100 with the tank off for a few weeks. If you are nearby, you are welcome to swing by and try it on for size.

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15 Mar 2006 09:57 #31343 by picinisco

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Sunny Arizona I'm afraid. Need the bigger tank to travel to Minnesota.

John

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15 Mar 2006 11:44 #31376 by Mcdroid

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John:

Interesting, my uncle died in Show Low...really!

Michael
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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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15 Mar 2006 11:51 #31377 by picinisco

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Hopefully not at the hands of a policeman on a motorcycle!:ohmy:

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15 Mar 2006 12:35 #31379 by Mcdroid

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Naw...60 years of cigarettes...BTW, I have a KZ1100B2 tank (currently off my bike) and if you give me guidance on which measurements you need...I will supply those from my tank.

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Michael
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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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16 Mar 2006 06:17 #31610 by elr658

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Just compare how the rear of the tank mounts. As a GPz1100 tank mounts on a my R (therefore a J) with no issues. If it's got the tongue that plugs into the rubber grommet at the seat area you should be cool. I double checked the mounting system with my 81 GPz1100 which is right next to me. Also, seat nose and fuel gauge sender issues may surface, just swap senders. (round and oval)

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16 Mar 2006 07:21 #31620 by picinisco

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The existing tank has a tab at the back as shown in the pic. Underneath at the front there are 2 "C" shaped pieces that mount on the rubber pieces on the frame. The dimensions that I would need would be the didtance between the 2 "C" shaped pieces and the distance from the "C" shaped pieces to the tab. Ideally from the center of the "C"

John

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