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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: dmazz71 on September 16, 2013, 12:20:20 PM

Title: Fuel Tank
Post by: dmazz71 on September 16, 2013, 12:20:20 PM

Hi,

I'm looking to get a new OEM fuel tank for my 03 500 and it appears that it's no longer available.  Looks like I found a NOS tank for a 04 that appears to have the same part number.  If they are the same, why would the 03 be listed as unavailable?  I thought that they were a direct swap?

Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: sandblaster on September 16, 2013, 12:37:39 PM

My info says they have the same part numbers and they are available...

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: dmazz71 on September 16, 2013, 01:17:12 PM

Thanks for the reply.  I just wanted to be sure as that tanks I found is nonrefundable.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: motopunk on September 17, 2013, 09:02:53 AM

kx500 2003 and 2oo4 are exactly identical bikes... only diference are the diferent labels on the tank and scrouds . there is the reason for the diferent oem-numbers...  8-)

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: dmazz71 on September 20, 2013, 03:48:37 AM

Thanks for confirming.  I also ordered a new set of decals too.  Hopefully they will last a little while with the new tank.  My local sign shop said they have a chemical resistance clear spray that they use on their vinyl lettering.  Maybe that will buy some time too.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: dmazz71 on October 15, 2013, 12:42:57 PM

I received my new tank and I didn't realize that the decals come with the tank. Even though I have an 03 and the decals are for an 04, I think I will keep them on. They will definitely last longer as each side consists of two small decals, one on top and one on the bottom. My old ones only bubbled in the middle.

They have discontinued the 03 tank, but as you already know the 03 and 04 are the same. Not sure why they discontinued the 03 part number when it's the same tank and the decals are still available.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: motopunk on October 15, 2013, 06:14:33 PM

Quote from: dmazz71 on October 15, 2013, 12:42:57 PM

I received my new tank and I didn't realize that the decals come with the tank. Even though I have an 03 and the decals are for an 04, I think I will keep them on. They will definitely last longer as each side consists of two small decals, one on top and one on the bottom. My old ones only bubbled in the middle.

They have discontinued the 03 tank, but as you already know the 03 and 04 are the same. Not sure why they discontinued the 03 part number when it's the same tank and the decals are still available.

 :roll: Non intellectual donkey  :roll:... lift your eyes up to my former post here and there you can read why it is, like it is with the tanks!!!  

"the man who can read right, will be in front of all the others!" ... :lol:

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: dmazz71 on October 16, 2013, 04:21:37 AM

I have never been known to believe everything I read. 

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: motopunk on October 16, 2013, 05:32:14 AM

Quote from: dmazz71 on October 16, 2013, 04:21:37 AM

I have never been known to believe everything I read. 

i had much to learn about the kx-partnumbers in the last 15 years .  so i can say, that the kx 500 tanks are all the same part from 88-2004 . its only the colour and the decals that changed every year . and thats the reason for different numbers for the same part. sometimes it needs a second look...  :wink:

wish you much riding fun with your new tank...  8-)

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: dmazz71 on October 16, 2013, 06:00:05 AM

I will be sure to take your word for it next time.  Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel Tank
Post by: motopunk on October 16, 2013, 06:29:21 AM

Quote from: dmazz71 on October 16, 2013, 06:00:05 AM

I will be sure to take your word for it next time.  Thanks

 :-D...  nice to read this . i have to thank you, that you now trust in my knowledge.. 
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