kdx 175 gas tank options

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kdx 175 gas tank options

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i'm looking for a gas tank for 1982 kdx 175. there doesn't seem to be too many options. when i google it i find 2 options on "just gas tanks", and judging by the pictures, neither of the clarke tanks look like they would fit. any ideas of where to look are appreciated. thanks
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If you don't want a Clarke, then OEM is your only option, I think.

https://clarkemfg.com/catalog/kawasaki/ ... 7-gallons/
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Hi buzzard, I have been scanning for parts for a few months now while rebuilding my 1980 KDX175 and Clarke is the only source I have come across. Ebay has a tank listing once in a while. There is one other long shot - the tank restorer JSD Racing sez:
For services purchased on this page, we do not supply the tanks. If you need a finished tank, You can CONTACT US to locate a tank for finishing.
Their refinishing starts at $165 so they would want to charge this on top of the used tank cost. Pricey but their results look pretty nice:

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thanks guys. my tank leaks, so even the long shot option wouldn't work ;( will keep looking.
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HopFrog175 wrote: 11:44 pm Apr 05 2021 Hi buzzard, I have been scanning for parts for a few months now while rebuilding my 1980 KDX175 and Clarke is the only source I have come across. Ebay has a tank listing once in a while. There is one other long shot - the tank restorer JSD Racing sez:
For services purchased on this page, we do not supply the tanks. If you need a finished tank, You can CONTACT US to locate a tank for finishing.
Their refinishing starts at $165 so they would want to charge this on top of the used tank cost. Pricey but their results look pretty nice:


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but are they able refurbishing "browned" tanks ? Do they paint the tank or the result of the pic is due to the plastic virtually renewed ?
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but are they able refurbishing "browned" tanks ? Do they paint the tank or the result of the pic is due to the plastic virtually renewed ?
Probably best to contact them; all I did was came across their web site. They do state:

"We do not use floor wax, paint, or plastic renewal during our restoration process."

And they seem to offer to try and locate a tank if need be. I'd consider it a long shot and pricey but would figure that with more eyes looking, the more likely a tank would be found.
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The kx tanks from the very early 80s will fit. I had a kx 125 tank from 81 on one of mine. Also the kdx 250 tank will fit with a few tweaks. And lastly, if you can find one, the metal tank from the 175 B model will fit., although you will need the shorter B seat as well. The tank was fitted to the klx and ke models from around then so look out for them also.
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