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02 Apr 2016 07:42 #718847 by wtoconnor
Compatible tanks? was created by wtoconnor
I have an 84 kz700, and im finding that there are much more parts and options for 550/650/750/1000's than there are for the 700s. (new to kz's, still learning alot). im wondering what other kz tanks are easily swapped to replace the one i've got with minimal to no modification.

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02 Apr 2016 07:56 #718858 by SWest

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02 Apr 2016 07:59 - 02 Apr 2016 08:00 #718861 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Compatible tanks?
If you have the KZ700-A1 model, then you actually have a rare motorcycle...there were only 2000 sold. The flip side is that many parts from 750's are interchangeable, particularly those from the 'L' series 750's. Is there something wrong with your fuel tank? Is the reason for replacement functional or stylish?

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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02 Apr 2016 08:03 - 02 Apr 2016 08:07 #718865 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Compatible tanks?
In the USA I'm pretty sure the only options are the 82 750-R1, 83 750-L3 & of course the 700-A1.
Outside the US there were also the L1, L2 & L4. not sure if they all had the same tank, probably at least the L2 & L4.
Partzilla is a handy place to compare the diagram drawings.

Other than those, the 750E tank is probably the closest match, but I have no idea about the fitment. At minimum it will take some finagling at the rear mount. It could be as simple as bending the rear mount upwards. maybe not, though.
Last edit: 02 Apr 2016 08:07 by martin_csr.

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10 Apr 2016 09:19 #720186 by wtoconnor
Replied by wtoconnor on topic Compatible tanks?
Yes I'm coming to find out how rare the bike is, I can't find anything for it. Mine has a debt the size of a softball in it. Plus I'm going for a street tracker look and want a smoother looking tank like off a 550 or 650.

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