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Cant find Fuel Tank for KZ200?
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09 Oct 2017 12:58 #772598
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Cant find Fuel Tank for KZ200? was created by Holden
hi everyone I'm struggling to find a fuel tank for my kz200 scrambler project here in the uk, id rather not order from over seas because of shipping costs (fuel tank works out to more than the bike cost), I was wondering if anyone could confirm if any of the other KZ series tanks would fit? like the KZ400
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09 Oct 2017 13:38 #772600
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
Replied by davido on topic Cant find Fuel Tank for KZ200?
Cant help with a tank but theres a seat and side panels advertised here in Holland;
www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/onderdelen-...reviousPage=lr&pos=6
www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/onderdelen-...reviousPage=lr&pos=4
I notice that they are from the same seller.It might be worth getting in touch to see if there is a tank available .Google translate is your friend. (though English is widely understood here)
www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/onderdelen-...reviousPage=lr&pos=6
www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/onderdelen-...reviousPage=lr&pos=4
I notice that they are from the same seller.It might be worth getting in touch to see if there is a tank available .Google translate is your friend. (though English is widely understood here)
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
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09 Oct 2017 15:50 #772605
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1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
Replied by Nerdy on topic Cant find Fuel Tank for KZ200?
This may or may not help, but '81 KZ/GPz550 tanks will fit on both KZ400s and KZ440s.
I think this is because - despite variations in displacement - those bikes do not have large variations in physical/frame size. It makes sense: if Kawasaki could standardize the bottoms of the tanks (within reason), that would make their lives easier by keeping costs down and allowing a certain level of interoperability.
In your case, if the KZ200 tank remains elusive I would recommend looking for a tank from a KZ305, 400, or 440 (in that order). The most commonly available tanks will probably be the teardrop shape from the cruisers (LTD models). If you want the non-teardrop shape you can probably find a mid-1970s KZ400 tank on the cheap, but it will almost certainly have rust inside.
Good luck!
I think this is because - despite variations in displacement - those bikes do not have large variations in physical/frame size. It makes sense: if Kawasaki could standardize the bottoms of the tanks (within reason), that would make their lives easier by keeping costs down and allowing a certain level of interoperability.
In your case, if the KZ200 tank remains elusive I would recommend looking for a tank from a KZ305, 400, or 440 (in that order). The most commonly available tanks will probably be the teardrop shape from the cruisers (LTD models). If you want the non-teardrop shape you can probably find a mid-1970s KZ400 tank on the cheap, but it will almost certainly have rust inside.
Good luck!
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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10 Oct 2017 04:59 - 10 Oct 2017 05:17 #772627
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Replied by martin_csr on topic Cant find Fuel Tank for KZ200?
A KZ250 / Z250 tank might be a close match. I did not see any on eb UK. Something to be aware of with a non-stock tank is the method of attachment at the rear. The 250-D uses a tank band that holds down the rear of the tank. The 400B has a tab that fits into a damper.
Here's a Z250 tank from Germany. looks kinda like a GPz fuel tank. kinda neat.
Kraftstofftank Benzintank fuel tank reservoir d'essence Kawasaki Z 250 A (X894) from a Z250-FT ???
motorcyclespecs.co.za -- Kawasaki Z 250FT
Here's a Z250 tank from Germany. looks kinda like a GPz fuel tank. kinda neat.
Kraftstofftank Benzintank fuel tank reservoir d'essence Kawasaki Z 250 A (X894) from a Z250-FT ???
motorcyclespecs.co.za -- Kawasaki Z 250FT
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