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Need new fuel tank

Posted: 01:27 pm Oct 03 2022
by Ewbarger
So, I've had this bike for about a month and a half. And I am slowly going over it fixing messed up things from the previous owners. And I find a small leak. It's on the right side mounting bolt. I look inside the tank and can clearly see the crack.
I am looking at a new IMS tank 3.4 gal. That comes with new shrouds. Anyone out there with one that could give me there thoughts on how well it's made , fit,

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 04:29 pm Oct 03 2022
by bufftester
The IMS tanks are generally a pretty good fit, better than the Clarks IME. The additional range it gives is nice.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 09:23 pm Oct 03 2022
by kdxdazz
Small crack on the right side is an easy repair, they all seem to crack that side due to the heat of the exhaust

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 11:08 pm Oct 03 2022
by Ewbarger
Not a simple fix anymore. I ripped that tank out of frame. So now there is a big hole where the insert was. The mounting bolt was seized in the insert. IMS tank is ordered.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 02:39 pm Oct 04 2022
by SS109
Let us know what you think of it after getting it installed, please.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 07:16 pm Oct 04 2022
by Ewbarger
I will give a report on how well it fit. I was hesitant on ordering it due to the tank coming with new shrouds. I'm guessing oem shrouds won't work.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 02:04 am Oct 07 2022
by billie_morini
Ewbarger, hope you like new IMS tank. I really like transparent Clarke tank that has 0.6 to 0.7 gallon greater capacity than OEM.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 06:05 pm Oct 08 2022
by Ewbarger
New 3.4 IMS tank.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 07:40 pm Oct 08 2022
by Ewbarger
There was suppose to be a photo. I will try again.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 07:53 pm Oct 08 2022
by SS109
To post pics read KDXGarage's thread on it here: viewtopic.php?f=88&t=24128 There is even a video in that thread showing you how.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 02:38 pm Oct 17 2022
by Ewbarger
Update on new IMS 3.4 tank. The tank fit good with out issues. Looks good too. I had issues with the IMS shrouds fitting. I had to drill out the holes larger on the shrouds to get the screws to line up. I was also replacing the reeds for the Boyesen Rad Reed cage. Did the mid body gasket in the carb also. Got the bike back together today and it fired up first kick. Have not taken it on trails yet. I will give another report after some good riding with pictures. For some reason, I can only post pictures on a new subject post.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 09:48 pm Oct 17 2022
by KDXGarage
Congratulations on the parts.

You should be able to post pictures by attaching them in the "Full Editor & Preview" section under the text body box.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 11:06 pm Oct 17 2022
by Ewbarger
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Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 11:07 pm Oct 17 2022
by Ewbarger
More to come. This was early on when test fitting.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 11:48 am Oct 18 2022
by Ewbarger
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Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 02:51 pm Oct 18 2022
by Ewbarger
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Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 02:30 am Oct 19 2022
by SS109
Not a fan of them using non-OEM shrouds but otherwise looks like it fits well. Color match even looks good in the pics.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 11:59 pm Oct 21 2022
by billie_morini
ewbanger, pleased you like this new tank (especially w/ the prices). thx 4 pics showing how it looks.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 01:31 am Oct 23 2022
by KDXGarage
Thanks for all the pics. That will help others when deciding.

Re: Need new fuel tank

Posted: 02:01 pm Oct 26 2022
by Ewbarger
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