Plastic tank and autolube

[fgdelaf]

Hi guys,

I've been semi forced to install a plastic tank on my SR, but as you know this means removing the original oil reservoir.

I am very keen to keep the autolube mechanics, but I can't see any space in the bike where I could fit an alternative oil reservoir, so I was wondering if I could re-purpose the coolant reservoir to use it for oil instead? I believe the bike can run without the coolant reservoir so maybe it can be done?

If I give up and decide to run on pre-mix, should I remove the pump and cables? Or keep it in place but covering the oil intake?

Best,
Felipe

[kdxdazz]

What bike ? I own a kdx220sr with the auto lube, the reservoir is at the back of the bike nowhere near the fuel tank

[Chuck78]

Must be an '89-'93 KDX200SR or perhaps a KDX250SR?
I no exactly what you're talking about there Darryl with the 220 SR oil tank mounted behind the left rear side cover.

[fgdelaf]

Sorry, should have specified!

It's a 1989 KDX 200 SR, which originally comes with a steel petrol tank and the oil reservoir right underneath it. It also comes with a coolant reservoir in the back, where your bikes seem to have the oil reservoir instead. Could you guys share a picture of your oil reservoir by any chance?

Many thanks,
Felipe

[kdxdazz]

Will try get the photos posted, how much room do you have with the plastic tank ? As an idea, my kdx 220sr has a Clark plastic tank and there was no room to fit my fan so I heated the tank with my plastic welder to make room for the fan

[kdxdazz]

Taken at night so not the clearest photo

[fgdelaf]

Thanks a lot!

There’s not much space under the plastic tank, and the oil tank is quite bulky to try to fit it in. I think the original steel tank is c.2 litres smaller than the plastic one.

I’ve ordered a KDX 220 and will try to install it in the back instead of the coolant reservoir, hopefully that’s easier to adapt!

[bufftester]

You can repurpose the coolant reservoir to use for oil and just run the overflow tube that went to your reservoir anywhere else. If you do overheat you'll need to check your coolant level since there will be no catch tank. I run my 220 Hybrid without the coolant overflow and have never had any issues.