E series Fuel Tanks

wolf400 · Post by **wolf400** » 03:40 am Aug 04 2018

Hi all,

I'm currently mid way through rebuilding a 1993 KDX200.
I have been attempting to avoid green and such am looking for a new tank. Are there any aftermarket tanks available for the E series?

Also, does anyone know whether or not the metal tank from the sr model would fit right on an e model?

Finally, has anyone restored their original green tank to a decent finish?

Thanks so much in advance!

6 Riders · Post by **6 Riders** » 09:11 pm Aug 04 2018

No known source for am tanks on 89-94 kdxs, don't know about the status of tanks there are a lot of good vids on utube for cleaning up old tanks.

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Freedomride15 · Post by **Freedomride15** » 03:58 pm Aug 05 2018

Same been looking everywhere cant find anything please help someone

Post by **Julien D** » 04:52 pm Aug 05 2018

In theory, with some mods, you can fit a kx500 tank. I don't know that I have actually seen it done. The kdx seat would have to be modified to mate with the tank, or a kx500 seat with modifications to match up to the kdx rear fender. In theory, at least.

criggs9901 · Post by **criggs9901** » 04:38 pm Aug 07 2018

The old plastic tank can be cleaned up super cheap, as long as you don't mind taking the time. Wet sand starting with 400 grit, then 1000, then 2000 sandpaper. If you take your time, it will look brand new when it's done.

Shangrila · Post by **Shangrila** » 06:26 pm Jan 03 2022

What year kx500 tank would possibly fit a 1991kdx 200?

Post by **KDXGarage** » 08:51 pm Jan 03 2022

I think 1988 - 2004, but you might need the seat and maybe some other parts also.

rickvs355 · Post by **rickvs355** » 12:18 am Jun 28 2022

Need to make brackets for fairings to fit radiator, use kx500 seat and fill the seat back with more foam so it sits lower on the rear kdx200 guard

rickvs355 · Post by **rickvs355** » 12:19 am Jun 28 2022

1990 kx500 tank on 1990 kdx200

Post by **SS109** » 05:03 am Jun 28 2022

Great info! Thanks for sharing this as I'm sure it will help some people out.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 04:09 pm Jun 28 2022

SLEEK! Thanks for sharing the proper setup. It looks really nice.

Post by **Molly's 70** » 07:03 pm Jun 28 2022

That looks darn good.

rickvs355 · Post by **rickvs355** » 09:15 pm Jun 28 2022

Thanks. No worries. A few more pics

rickvs355 · Post by **rickvs355** » 09:19 pm Jun 28 2022

Forgot to mention, need to use acerabis fuel tap with single stalk so that you have a reserve. Got to drill the tap hole out a smidge for it to fit

Post by **KDXGarage** » 09:05 am Jun 29 2022

Thanks.

What is the black circle between the tank and side panel?

Post by **Asewell** » 10:57 am Jun 29 2022

Ignition key hole? It's an SR version I think.

Post by **Molly's 70** » 03:19 pm Jun 29 2022

I sure would like to have an SR KDX to legally ride around here.

rickvs355 · Post by **rickvs355** » 06:24 pm Jun 29 2022

Yeah that's the key mate. Its oddly shaped like a mushroom. It's is a 1990 F model (or SR as you call it). Road reg model with 19inch rear wheel.
You can see in the pics that I upgraded to the single core chinese raditors for $125AUD (stock ones are twin core). They look awesome and weld quality is good. I have also settled on a sprocket ratio of 13/43 (Stock being 14/45 on the SR).
It is also currently being registered on our historical registration system being greater then 30yrs old.
This means that I only have to pay $42 AUD for full registration and insurance per year. It also means that I can only ride it for a maximum of 60 days a year but they are pretty relaxed on policing it. There is a logbook system.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 08:50 pm Jun 29 2022

How is Big Brother going to know you rode it??

rickvs355 · Post by **rickvs355** » 12:11 am Jul 01 2022

You are supposed to enter departure date and time in your log book before you peel off.
If you get pulled over by the cops and they check your logbook and it doesn't have this departure filled in, your in the ****.
Not sure what the penalty is though. I forget all the time on my other historical vehicles. Unlikely to drive them more than 60 days anyway.

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