what tank is this?

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what tank is this?

22 Apr 2013 13:57

An old friend showed up today, this tank was on my Z1R back in 83.
But what type is this because i want to try to find the rest of the kit,

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Re: what tank is this?

23 Apr 2013 17:57

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i have never seen that tank shape before.

leon

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Re: what tank is this?

23 Apr 2013 18:31

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That is one odlly shaped tank. Maybe an old BMW tank??? The graphics is something out of a Harry Potter novel :huh:

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Re: what tank is this?

23 Apr 2013 18:42

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I think that tube sticking up on the left side of the tank is for in-flight refueling. :laugh: Ed

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Re: what tank is this?

23 Apr 2013 19:12 - 23 Apr 2013 19:19

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The art work is from the cover of Meat Loafs "Bat out of hell" album, a real nice job actually.
Don't know what tank it is though :blush:

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Re: what tank is this?

24 Apr 2013 05:48

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Just what i was about to say!!

bluej58 wrote: The art work is from the cover of Meat Loafs "Bat out of hell" album, a real nice job actually.
Don't know what tank it is though :blush:

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Re: what tank is this?

24 Apr 2013 11:31

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There was, at one time, an aftermarket fuel tank supplied by Kawasaki, made specifically for the Z1R. It was considerably larger than the standard Z1R fuel tank. The logic behind the larger fuel tank was that it was designed for European riding (e.g. Autobahn). Perhaps this is one of those fuel tanks?

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24 Apr 2013 11:33

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can we get a picture of the underside?

leon

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1976 kz 900 x 3
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Re: what tank is this?

24 Apr 2013 13:38

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Nice to read all replays and comments, so i am out on
Job next couple of weeks but when i am back home
I will post more pictures. But when i was the owner back in 80
There was also a strange fairing and a Nice Seat .

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Re: what tank is this?

01 Jul 2013 06:40

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The computer is to old,the camera is also to old so i will try to post a picture from my IPOD.
it is not very good quality

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02 Jul 2013 11:33

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never seen one like it before.

leon

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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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02 Jul 2013 13:13

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mrdatsunturbo wrote: The computer is to old,the camera is also to old so i will try to post a picture from my IPOD.
it is not very good quality

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The bottom looks like its made of fiberglass. Is that tank metal or fiberglass?

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