Gas tank compatability?

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16 Mar 2014 20:09 #625483 by Greasedmonkey
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Ive got a 1980 KZ650 and it needs a new tank. Ive looked around and have found some KZ tanks but none from my year. I would like to know what tanks will fit on it? Can I get one from an older bike or a bigger version? 750 or so and such?

1980 KZ650E

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17 Mar 2014 06:08 - 17 Mar 2014 06:39 #625518 by martin_csr
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I think the Ltd has the same type of "coffin" tank as the 78-79 650D SR models.
The 750-4 tanks attach differently at the rear... most (all?) of them have a bolt.
Yours just fits into a damper.

What you can do is compare the tanks & frames of various models at Kawasaki.com or Partzilla, but I'd guess the best fit would be the ones I mentioned above. If there is a direct bolt-on from another model, it'll probably be from the 70s or maybe an 80 model (750-Twin or 1000)... probably nothing after 1980.
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20 Mar 2014 15:49 #625934 by Greasedmonkey
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Thanks. From what I can tell by feel and what I can see, is that is does just sit in a rubber grommet thing. I cant find a bolt at all.

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20 Mar 2014 18:38 #625959 by jcasterline
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Mine is an 83' kz650 CSR edition. my tank had one bolt on the back, right against the air filter cap. the front of the tank slides over 2 rubber boots/grommets. My tank is fine, but I have often wondered about a larger capacity.

1982 kz 650 CSR mostly stock.

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