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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: joko on November 25, 2010, 03:29:24 PM

Title: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: joko on November 25, 2010, 03:29:24 PM

Is the 250 tank narrower than the 500? If it is, does the pipe limit the width on the right side? Is it worth swapping for moto application?

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: DoldGuy on November 25, 2010, 04:23:22 PM

Joko,
Here in the states just the 89 KX250 tank is smaller (it's what I use) so long as you don't need the extra fuel I highly recommend using it.
DoldGuy

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: joko on November 26, 2010, 10:04:52 AM

Dold guy, Is it narrower or just not as tall at the top, near the gas cap? Why do you recommend it? Thanks ...

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: RoostDaddy on November 27, 2010, 04:17:32 AM

I dont have one, but I believe they are shorter in height.  Maybe we can convince Doug to post a pic showing the overall difference.  :wink:

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: joko on November 27, 2010, 06:45:30 AM

I just bought an '88 KX250 tank, got it back home and compared it to the 500, it's same exact tank!

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: joko on November 27, 2010, 06:54:33 AM

Service honda shows the same part # 51001 gas tank for the 1988 + 1989 KX250 and the 1989-2004 KX500  ... Am I missing something ?

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: RoostDaddy on November 27, 2010, 06:55:18 AM

Quote from: DoldGuy on November 25, 2010, 04:23:22 PM

Joko,
Here in the states just the 89 KX250 tank is smaller  (it's what I use) so long as you don't need the extra fuel I highly recommend using it.
DoldGuy

From other threads I've seen, 88 is the same as the k5.  89 is smaller.  both will fit
Do a search and you may see some additional info.

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: DoldGuy on November 27, 2010, 11:16:49 AM

Joko,
As stated earlier the 1989 kx250 is the only one that is smaller (at least here in the USA). I posted pictures here:

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,5424.0.html

DoldGuy

Title: Re: 88/89 KX250 gas tank swap - same width as 500?
Post by: joko on November 27, 2010, 11:44:17 AM

Thanks for clearing it up Doldguy .... do you still have the extra 89 tank?