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I have finally put my hand in my pocket and spent some cash
« on: February 10, 2004, 07:13:59 AM »
In an effort to increase the frankly rather poor tank range my KX has on the road I have ordered a Clarke 4 gallon tank.

I got it in natural colour as this means I can see exactly how much petrol is in it and add the right amount of oil BEFORE I put petrol into it so the incoming petrol from the pump mixes it better.

I will put marks up the side to make it totally idiot proof, as with me it needs it.

Still keeping the standard tank for when it looks like I only need to ride for half an hour though :lol:  as the new one looks like the Matterhorn and might be a bit of a task climbing around :wink:

It will take a few weeks to get here from Clarke but I am one very happy chappy
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2004, 02:12:01 PM »
Congrats, I have that same tank and I motocross, desert race and hare & hound that thing. Honestly, I don't even notice it anymore :wink:
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2004, 03:46:42 PM »
Smart purchase. I know that Paul and a few others in here are Big fans of the Clark tank and it's fit/finish.

Congrats...

Manny
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2004, 01:35:43 AM »
Now you can pass everything on the road INCLUDING the a few gas stations...

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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2004, 08:31:53 AM »
I was thinking about getting the IMS kit that uses the 250 shrouds but it's a hell of a lot of money to spend to be limited to what spannie will fit it.

Might just be tempted to pester Manny for one of those SR spannies in future :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2004, 08:38:15 AM »
Spannie as in expansion...? Havent heard that in a while. I wonder if the kids (<30) even know what that is....Speaking of old days, I just saw a nice green tanked Husky 390. Always wanted one of those shiny tank bikes...
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2004, 09:40:42 PM »
I have a "shiny tank" bike in the shed.Some day Ill restore it.
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2004, 05:46:14 AM »
Quote from: Sharc
Spannie as in expansion...? Havent heard that in a while. I wonder if the kids (<30) even know what that is....Speaking of old days, I just saw a nice green tanked Husky 390. Always wanted one of those shiny tank bikes...


Yeah, Expansion chamber :D

I think phrases go around in and out of fashion :lol:

Just for the record though I am 32
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2004, 07:48:59 AM »
I would like to see a picture of the Clarke tank on the left side (counter shaft side),Paul had one posted but its to far away,you cant see how it looks on the bike.
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2004, 06:37:38 AM »
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I would like to see a picture of the Clarke tank on the left side (counter shaft side),Paul had one posted but its to far away,you cant see how it looks on the bike.


Not that fussed about looks as long as I can get forward on the bike :D

Lets face it, KX 500s are not going to win many beauty contests :D

Ugly, but don't call em that in a dark alley :shock:  :shock:

Countershaft side picture
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