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Offline lukepentacoff

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2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« on: March 09, 2009, 03:22:13 PM »
I want to replace the "ugly" stock 2.6 gal gas tank for a smaller one. I race MX and don't need that much capacity. Will a KX 250 or KX 125 tank fit? Any aftermarket smaller tanks that don't resemble the stock tank. Thanks....................Luke

Offline KXcam22

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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2009, 03:02:12 AM »
I beleive that the 86-88 KX250/500 tank fits and is smaller.  Cam.

Offline DoldGuy

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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2009, 12:15:04 PM »
The 89 KX250 is the only one that is a smaller size that fits the K5 ( it is the on mine ). The 88 model is the larger size. I have a extra 89 tank. PM me if interested, I will get pics of spare tank and the K5 with the small tank. It is alot narrower and lower at the seat.
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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2009, 03:00:40 PM »
This is a new one on me, I sure would love to see some pics of the two tanks on a K-5 to see the diff. I would like to see a K-5 with that tank and the fender mod.
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Offline The Flyin Hawaiian

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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2009, 04:36:54 PM »
The 89 tank looks pretty much the same, just with the upper part cut down some.
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Offline DoldGuy

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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 05:12:42 AM »
I will get some pics posted soon ( out of town last week, work comes 1st?)
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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 01:38:49 PM »
Picture taken with my phone (not the best  :roll:). I will get the bike out soon and get some better pictures.

Now how do I post pictures? :oops:
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Re: 2004 KX 500 Gas tank swap
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2009, 06:16:24 AM »
Here`s mine -89 kx250 gastank! 8-)
« Last Edit: March 13, 2009, 06:20:24 AM by doordie »
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