In need of a tank.

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In need of a tank.

24 Feb 2015 20:56

Got my tank back from the radiator shop and had forgotten to check it before I sent to have it cleaned. Seems as though the fire had made it swell quite a bit. The tank stops don't even come close to the holders.

Was thinking of going with a LTD style tank but not sure it's going to fit. Anybody have any experience with this?

1979 KZ1000 MK II frame
1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine

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Re: In need of a tank.

25 Feb 2015 06:06

#662711

Here is one from a KZ900 (not mine)
corvallis.craigslist.org/mpo/4885223324.html

I live near Portland, Oregon and my rider is a '76 KZ900 I bought new. I'm also in the process of restoring another one and a '73 Z1.

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Re: In need of a tank.

25 Feb 2015 07:12

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Try posting in the wanted section, of this Forum, maybe some one has one they''ld be willing to sell
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Re: In need of a tank.

25 Feb 2015 08:08

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Didn't think about that. But I don't want to buy a tank if I'm not sure it's gonna fit $:\$

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Re: In need of a tank.

25 Feb 2015 08:45

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What bike/frame is a 79 MK II?

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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25 Feb 2015 13:35

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You'll be surprised what a dead blow, a 2x4 and a big butt will do

It's not perfect but it fits....again

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1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine

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Re: In need of a tank.

25 Feb 2015 13:42

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Re: In need of a tank.

25 Feb 2015 14:50

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you can buy this one if it will fit

Can I convince you to paint it flat black?

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26 Feb 2015 06:46

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I find a lot of Z1 tanks swelled....probably from somebody using compressed air to push out dents. A ratcheting tie down strap wrapped around the tank near the gas cap is a good method for pulling it back in.

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Re: In need of a tank.

26 Feb 2015 08:06

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Didn't think about that PaintWorkz I'll have to remember that if I run into it again

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1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine

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