Maintenance & Technical > KX250 / KX125

1991 125 fuel tanks?

(1/2) > >>

mike96:
So, I have a swap project in the works but I need some information. I have a 1991 KX125 that came with a huge Clark 3.5+ fuel tank. I really dont need anything that big. I would much rather have something like an IMS or Acerbis that keeps the factory radiator shrouds in place, for this swap I am working on the Clark may not even be usable do to the fact that I may have to lose the right side rad shroud all together. And actually I think I would be fine with something the size of a stock KDX tank for the most part.

So my question is, does a stock KDX tank fit the 91 frame?

Thanks
Mike

Kawafornication:
Looking on ebay the KDX 125 metal tank looks like it may well will fit but can not see any advantage using one over a standard KX 125/250 1990/1991 plastic tank, looks like it is the same size to me! I might be interested in the Clark oversized tank if you are thinking of selling it?? I may well end up trail riding if my second stab at MX does not go to plan 🤣

mike96:
Just looked the KDX125 online and that tank does have potential. motorcyclespecs.co says that the KDX125 has a 2.3 US gallon capacity. Only problem is that those were never available here in the US so getting one shipped over via eBay will be an expensive trial and fit... Unless there is someone here on the forum that may be able to send one over for cheap... Hint. Hint.

Kawafornication:
I still think you would be better off with a standard tank (they do come up every other week and can be polished up like new, i'll find link and add it on here) as look like they are similar in size but the kdx if anything is possibly slightly less (check links), plus you will need to do some cutting and welding, delivery will anything from $40 to $140, if you are determined to go with a kdx tank I would imagine the cheapest way would be to buy a tank on ebay after agreeing to send a bank transfer and then get the seller to mark the goods as lower value so less import taxes and fees!

If I can help I will but not sure how I can other than saying I know the guy that made Dave Thorpes KX 500 SR tank and think I may try and tempt him out of retirement to make me an alloy tank, two may make it worth his while (I have an old tank that can be cut up for templates but has been butchered beyond repair has large hole in the side), that will not be a cheap option at all though may be £550 to £650 at a guess  👍🏼


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Kx-250-Petrol-Tank/254095258992?hash=item3b2941f570:g:hxYAAOSwrXhcSwjF:rk:5:pf:1&frcectupt=true

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-KdX125-Fuel-Tank/282513794809?hash=item41c72266f9:g:DCEAAOSw3gJZN-jA:rk:13:pf:0

Kawafornication:
Ironically I was just reading up on the Farleigh Castle FaceBook page unrelated and not hunting for an alloy tank and saw this not long after the last post!!!

https://www.facebook.com/factoryaluparts/photos/pcb.780124639026731/780124525693409/?type=3&theater

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page