Fuel Tank to Fit on 79-80 MKII Frame??

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16 Jul 2008 10:04 #226510 by 79MKII

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Does anyone know of another model fuel tank that will fit the 79-80 KZ1000 "A" frame? I have swapped LTD/1000/900 tanks before but not on the MKII frame.

I have finished my MKII project and can't wait any longer for the painter:angry: I NEED TO TRY THIS THING!! I need a way to carry some fuel for a test ride. I could probably borrow a tank or may get a cheap one on eBay if I can find one that fits.

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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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16 Jul 2008 12:13 #226529 by MFolks

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Give the people at sudco a try at www.sudco.com

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16 Jul 2008 23:01 #226651 by donthekawguy

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If you just want to ride it around the block you can use any tank and just bungy it down.

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17 Jul 2008 09:16 #226700 by mtkawboy

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I use a plastic snowblower tank to synch the carbs, that holds about a quart, enough for a short ride. Just bungie it to the handlebars. It has an inline shutoff in it and hoses for any application. I have a 78 reg KZ tank on my 80 LTD but have no idea if the frames are the same

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17 Jul 2008 22:10 #226825 by Bad Kaw

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If an 'ST' tank works (and I think it will), I've got one.

-KR

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82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
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18 Jul 2008 18:47 #226994 by steell

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Bad Kaw wrote:

If an 'ST' tank works (and I think it will), I've got one.

-KR

And when you get done with it send it to me. I've been looking for one of those for my 750E project bike.

And I'll make it fit

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18 Jul 2008 21:41 #227013 by Bad Kaw

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Hey, if you have a need for that ST tank (and tail), drop me a PM.

-KR

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27 Jul 2008 16:16 #228577 by 79MKII

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Update: '78 A2 tank fits on well enough to ride it. It seems to line up with the mounting points but doesn't have enough clearance to fit on completely. The MKII must have a little more clearance up underneath. I think you probably could use it without any problems.

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05 Aug 2008 08:27 #230291 by OnkelB

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Man, that is looking GREAT!!!

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10 Aug 2008 20:12 #231267 by Bad Kaw

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79MKII,
Okay, I'm going to need a whole lot more details on that bike, and pics to go with???

Very very nice bike!
-KR

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10 Aug 2008 20:24 #231271 by 79MKII

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Bad Kaw wrote:

79MKII,
Okay, I'm going to need a whole lot more details on that bike, and pics to go with???
Very very nice bike!
-KR

Thanks! I've been wanting to do a nice write up in the projects section, but just haven't had the time. I took a lot of photos throughout the process. I'll try to get something posted soon.

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10 Aug 2008 20:50 #231276 by Bad Kaw

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I will be looking forward to it.

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