Wanted: 89 kx250 tank

[bilger69]

Hey everyone I'm lookin for a 89 kx250 tank to put on my 99 kx500. Let me know if you have one you'd sell. Thanks

[Foxx4Beaver]

keep in mind you can buy a brand new aftermarket one too... OEM size or oversize,like this one from Clarke(not actual tank pictured)....might be worth lookin into.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-KX250-Gas-Tank-1988-1989-Stock-Size-Fuel-Cell-uses-OEM-Shrouds-Petcock-/350728730828?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a90fb8cc&vxp=mtr

[E ticket rider]

That is the guy I used for my K5 oem tank, it was made after order, that was in the add. Tank fit is great. His communication is quick, and I have no complaints!
I will be using him for any other tanks I need!

E~ticket

[bilger69]

Ok thanks alot guys! I didn't know you could still buy one new I'll just do that. I'm thinking of that tank and maybe a tall seat. Should make it a lot easier to slide up front for turning. Cuz i sure cant now lol.

[husky333]

I dont think you can buy after market kx250 tanks. The european kx250 has a much smaller/sleeker tank than the 500. they are as rare as hens teeth. I have an original plastic one here(which is for sale,£250), but GMX do an alloy version much like the Grand Prix bikes of Kurt Nichol, £450.

[bilger69]

Foxx4beaver, I was lookin at that tank on eBay and actually wanted to order that next week. But I looked at it more and than looked at the 88-04 kx500 tank and it is the exact part number as their 88-89 kx250 tank. So it looks like their tryin to give people the kx500 tank either way.     I really want the 250 tank and can't even find a used one

[Foxx4Beaver]

Foxx4beaver, I was lookin at that tank on eBay and actually wanted to order that next week. But I looked at it more and than looked at the 88-04 kx500 tank and it is the exact part number as their 88-89 kx250 tank. So it looks like their tryin to give people the kx500 tank either way.     I really want the 250 tank and can't even find a used one

good catch....they do seem to be a rare item....if you wanted to spend a fortune on an aluminum one,then I'd try husky333's option...other than that,just keep looking,even if you have to buy a whole junked 89 just for the tank.

have you actually tried contacting Clarke,Acerbis,or IMS to actually "talk" to someone?...who knows,one of them may even be able to point you in another direction. 

[bilger69]

Last night before i realized the part numbers were the same, i emailed them..
Dear enduroshack,

Hello i am interested in this tank for my 99 kx500. Research on a kx forum site. Says the 89 KX250 Tank is a direct bolt on. the 89 tank KX250 is slimmer and shorter than a stock KX500 tank. The picture on your listing is MY same tank (Not the tank i want) So is this tank the slimmer and shorter one (not so tall)
From what i understand 89 was the smaller tank but not 88. Thanks i cant wait to hear back from you! Josh


- bilger69

They replied as if they didnt understand my question.
Dear bilger69,

Happy Tuesday Josh! We offer 3 different options for your 1999 KX500 as follows...you can get a real good idea of the geometry from the photos:

http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/enduroshack/the-5116/Kawasaki-KX250-Oversize-Gas/Detail

http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/enduroshack/the-5129/Kawasaki-KX500-Oversize-Gas/Detail

http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/enduroshack/the-5127/Kawasaki-KX500-Gas-Tank/Detail

Have a great day!


- enduroshack


Thanks foxx! I'll have to try and contact Clarke,Acerbis,or IMS tonight and see what i can find out and i'll let you guys know. i'll consider the other options too.  Looks like i got some homework!

[Foxx4Beaver]

again good eye,I never even looked until you just mentioned it.
And I'd be willing to bet those guys understood your question...I would have to think that they're probably just hoping to make a sale...I could be wrong,but that's my guess.

Good luck either way...if I see one for sale in the future,I'll PM you.

[bilger69]

Husky333, how much is £250 ?      I may be interested how much total in USD for tank and shipped to U.S

[bilger69]

Thanks for the good luck wishes foxx, looks like im gonna need em!  been lookin still cant find anything, and i didnt notice it before, but husky333 said it was only on the european kx250. Is this true? if so findin one here in the U.S is probably not gonna happen

[Foxx4Beaver]

Thanks for the good luck wishes foxx, looks like im gonna need em!  been lookin still cant find anything, and i didnt notice it before, but husky333 said it was only on the european kx250. Is this true? if so findin one here in the U.S is probably not gonna happen

I honestly don't know if it was a European thing or not,I would'nt think so,but since I don't know,I'm not gonna challenge it  ...there are a few guys on here with 89 250's....maybe they can shed some light on this.

[motopunk]

Thanks for the good luck wishes foxx, looks like im gonna need em!  been lookin still cant find anything, and i didnt notice it before, but husky333 said it was only on the european kx250. Is this true? if so findin one here in the U.S is probably not gonna happen

I honestly don't know if it was a European thing or not,I would'nt think so,but since I don't know,I'm not gonna challenge it  ...there are a few guys on here with 89 250's....maybe they can shed some light on this.

the tank on 88/89 kx250 is exactly the same as 88- 2004 kx500. and the only diference between us models, australia models or european models was fork-, ​​shock-, ​​or carb (jetting) . all other is equal.   

[bilger69]

Moropunk this is a 89 kx250 tank. Whether it be u.s or European I have no idea. But it's not the same. If ordering from a tank manufacture they sell you the kx500 tank because they bolt right up to either bike.

[bilger69]

ok thanks foxx, we'll see if more people will chime in with some info on this rare item