IMS vs. Clarke oversize gas tank

[scheckaet]

i think you have to get the clear one...

[saddletramp]

I would not think the fuel level would be visible on the green tank. If you get the IMS I would suggest installing tall seat foam, it improves the looks of the bike as the tank does not seem so disporportioned.

[river]

Thanks. Well I can't see the gas level in my XR650R by looking in the cap but I can see it very well with the IMS on the 200. I can't see it through the side though, but it's easy to pop the top.

I was thinking "god I have to get that gas out it looks dirty" but...oh yeah....two stroke....oil in the gas......this is going to take some getting used to. Wing ding ding.

BTW, anybody make a seat for the KDX? My cover is the ugliest faded purple with looks like sugar melted in all over it, and a couple holes. works but need a complete new seat.

[scheckaet]

"BTW, anybody make a seat for the KDX? My cover is the ugliest faded purple with looks like sugar melted in all over it, and a couple holes. works but need a complete new seat."

ebay...

[canyncarvr]

Re: 'BTW, anybody make a seat for the KDX? My cover is the ugliest faded purple with looks like sugar melted in all over it, and a couple holes. works but need a complete new seat.'

Seat? Or seat cover?

Gutsracing is noted for their foam..usually available in a variety..soft/medium/firm.

Covers? At least a couple: Ceet..Factory FX.

Ceet has a 'tall foam' that can be modified to suit. That happens to be what I'm currently using. I used to think the soft OEM foam was THE comfort choice..that was wrong. I'm much more comfortable on a stiffer foam.

I don't know of anyone but Kaw if you need the seat pan.


Re: 60 miles on a tank.

That's to empty? To reserve? Either way..that seems to be on the low side, although I don't know what your riding environs consist of. Last summer I rode over 100 miles and didn't hit reserve. Granted..a good lot of gravel road on that ride. Summer routes here include one that is a good bit over 70 miles..and I don't hit reserve. Haven't measured what it takes to fill, though.

Certainly it depends on the conditions. I've gotten 20 miles to empty, too! ..sand...

[bcdonyo]

Most of my rides are over half in the sand, 60 miles is about right (to reserve) for the little KDX hauling my fat ass up sand washes.

[KDX 220R Brodie]

I been considering getting a clark oversized tank for KX500 to fit my E series KDX. No particular reason other than having some options for graphics and such... I can't get past the UGLY though.

Did you ever try the kx500 tank? Did it fit the kdx220r frame im
Looking to replace my tank rn becouse i fudged it up when the bolts got a stuck in the petcock. So ive been inbetween getting a clark or seeing if another tank would fit the frame.. seen your post was wondering if it would fit.

[bufftester]

220 is a perimeter frame, the older E models and KX500 were backbone frames. Not interchangeable.