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kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 05:41 pm Apr 05 2021
by buzzard
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
Re: kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 05:48 pm Apr 05 2021
by KDXGarage
If you don't want a Clarke, then OEM is your only option, I think.
https://clarkemfg.com/catalog/kawasaki/ ... 7-gallons/
Re: kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 11:44 pm Apr 05 2021
by HopFrog175
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:
- 20210405_jds_racing.jpg (32.56 KiB) Viewed 5037 times
Re: kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 08:07 am Apr 06 2021
by buzzard
thanks guys. my tank leaks, so even the long shot option wouldn't work ;( will keep looking.
Re: kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 05:36 am May 17 2021
by KDX4501982
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:
20210405_jds_racing.jpg
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 ?
Re: kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 12:33 am May 19 2021
by HopFrog175
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.
Re: kdx 175 gas tank options
Posted: 02:53 pm Oct 06 2021
by bazwalton
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.