Clark Gas Tanks (Must Read) [Archive]

oldskool83

02-22-2010, 05:09 PM

They finally start making tanks as soon as Maier STOPS making fenders. Nice.

Good thing for you T3 guys though.

talk about backwards production........i'd think theres nuff of OEM floating around per ebay searches but non the less a new new tank always looks good.

Dirtcrasher

02-22-2010, 05:21 PM

Good for you TECATE guys, thats PHENOMINAL!!

ATC-Eric

02-22-2010, 05:54 PM

Spoke with them at the Dealer Expo, 2nd gens will be included. Dont have a time line for you, but they WILL be produced!

99gsxr750

02-22-2010, 07:54 PM

When did maier stop making fenders?

3Razors

02-22-2010, 07:57 PM

You better beleive i want one!!!! Maier still make shrouds and fenders?

Maier does not make fenders or shrouds for 86 Tecate. Besides you can get OEM fenders new still that are better than maier and cheaper. Better hurry up though before they get discontinued too!! For shrouds Hornetpowersports makes them. Believe it or not you tank is much better than alot of the ones out there, treat it nicely.

dcreel

02-22-2010, 09:51 PM

I'm happy because now I can get a white 85 tecate tank. woot!

fabiodriven

02-22-2010, 10:49 PM

I could care less about the first gens, I have about 10 first gen tanks. The big news here is the second gen tank being reproduced. That is fricken huge!

Tecate 50

02-23-2010, 12:31 AM

You have 10 first gen tanks.......I bet they are in great shape. Post some pics......

fabiodriven

02-23-2010, 12:40 AM

You have 10 first gen tanks.......I bet they are in great shape. Post some pics......

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Tecate 50

02-23-2010, 12:52 AM

It means I would like to see pics of 10 tanks!

ceaserthethird

02-23-2010, 01:00 AM

YES! Any idea when the '86-'87 tanks coming out & price ? ? ?

fabiodriven

02-23-2010, 01:03 AM

It means I would like to see pics of 10 tanks!

I bet they are in great shape? What's with that comment? It doesn't really matter the shape they are in because they can be brought back to life through wet sanding. The problem with the second gen tanks is the hardware for the rad shrouds spins in the tank and there really is no cure for it. I was guessing when I said 10 tanks, it may be seven or eight. I have two red ones, one of which is pristine. I would gladly take a pic, but my garage is under construction (thread in the open forum) and all my parts are in storage. Not to mention I'm not crazy about your doubting me when you have no idea who I am.

scottyms

02-23-2010, 02:22 AM

i can throw a pic of 5 2nd gen tanks up if ya want....

scotty

Tecate 50

02-23-2010, 02:29 AM

Tecate 50

02-23-2010, 02:31 AM

Thanks Scotty.....

svtkeith

02-23-2010, 04:43 AM

Hell Yea!! Do clark tanks work with stock petcock or they come with?

fabiodriven

02-23-2010, 09:39 AM

Im not sure what you mean by doubting you because I don't, and your right I don't know you! I didn't mean for it to come out that way, so don't take it the wrong way! I was just simply stating that 10 tanks in one mans arsenal would be a cool pic!

OK. I apologize for taking your words the wrong way. I will post a pic as soon as I can get them all together. :D

OZQUAD44

02-23-2010, 10:45 AM

Second generation tanks... I don't believe it. Please someone say this is not a Joke.

fabiodriven

02-23-2010, 10:49 AM

Second generation tanks... I don't believe it. Please someone say this is not a Joke.

I know right? This is absolutely huge! I personally have bought three or four second-gen tanks and tried with no success to get a respectable one that actually has some usable hardware. I certainly hope this is not a mix up.

ATC-Eric

02-23-2010, 12:03 PM

This is not a joke....

sandpuppi101

02-23-2010, 12:42 PM

I talked to them at the dealer expo also and asked the the same question ,I think I said that I had heard a cruel and vicious rumor and needed to know if it was true or not and like ATC-Eric stated it's no joke.They told me about 2 week's ago now I guess that it would be about 2-3 week's on the green tanks for the 1st generation '84-'85 and in a month and half or 2 month's they would have the 2nd generation tank's.Now they did'nt specifically tell me that they were gonna be in multiple color's but then again I did'nt ask,but I know for sure they said green.I also talked to Maier and all the Tecate 1st generation rear fender's are gone,done .caputz,history & when I asked why they said they did'nt sell enough unit's to justify making them anymore.As far as price's we never talked about that which I sholda asked but I was so geeked up about even getting a new tank I forgot to ask,my bad ...

alexandros

02-23-2010, 02:13 PM

if this is true this is great news for the 86-87 tecates!!! Can't wait to see them

Tecate 50

02-23-2010, 04:25 PM

It is true......209.00 for 1st an 2nd gen tanks! Use Clark gas caps with OEM petcocks! Should be available within the next 2 weeks, and in any color you want!

Dammit!

02-23-2010, 04:40 PM

Anybody ask Maier if they're keeping the molds so you guys can get some bulk orders done once in a while?

alexandros

02-23-2010, 07:14 PM

Isn't it about time someone reproduce and the cooland tank?

scottyms

02-23-2010, 07:39 PM

amen to that brother.... wait does that mean all the tanks i've been hoarding for the last 5 years will be worthless then.... hummmm

JohnR.

02-23-2010, 09:44 PM

That's great news. Mine was pretty brown but the cover I got from Mik6 really fits nicely and it covers all the way up under the wings (the second pic kind of shows that):

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/Winter%202009-2010/DSC03796.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/Winter%202009-2010/Lineup2-22010.jpg

The slight waves in the first picture were because it was on the tank for all of 2 minutes at that point. Its smoothed out nicely now. I'll get a better pic of it and start a thread about how well it fits by this weekend.

John

Dirtcrasher

02-23-2010, 11:09 PM

NICE! MIK6 is a good dude!! Missed him at BRAPPS this year...............................

JohnR.

02-23-2010, 11:23 PM

He's a great guy. We hung out at IceFest. I don't wanna take anymore space in this thread. I'll start a new one soon.

big specht

02-24-2010, 11:06 AM

That sucks they arn't makeing finders for them any more. I was planing on buying a tank and finder being you can get tanks now

honda250sx

02-24-2010, 12:14 PM

I too spoke with them at Indy dealer expo. Its no cruel joke. I am a clarke dealer and I will be sure to order one for my 86 T3.

Jeepermc

02-24-2010, 05:35 PM

This pisses me off with Maier..... Timing!.....I'm not a huge green fan and would like to do a color change...Clarke makes it possible... and Maier quits...Not that they made anything but green anyways but still....

fabiodriven

02-25-2010, 12:13 AM

Not that they made anything but green anyways but still....

I've got a set of black Maier front and rear fenders.

69HemiGTX

02-25-2010, 02:58 AM

I don't even own a complete Tecate (plenty of parts, though), and I'm thrilled! I might just have to intesify my search for a 2nd Generation project a little. ;)

Maico

02-25-2010, 03:32 AM

Isn't it about time someone reproduce the coolant tank?

It sure is.!! I'd bet Clarke could do them too seeing as their tanks are injection molded just like the coolant tanks are.

OZQUAD44

02-25-2010, 07:52 AM

Gents, after seeing this thread I sent and email the Clarke Manufacturing and asked if I could order an 86/87 tank. The email I received back today stated the following:

This is not correct

We are going to make the older 84-85 model KXT first. Should be ready in 6 weeks or less

Thanks
Chris

I'm grateful that he replied, but judging by that response, the 86/87 tank is still not a done deal just yet. I hope you boys go and buy lots of 84/85 tanks and hopefully we will see an 86/87 tank into the future some time.....

P.S. I think the overflow bottle/coolant tank is a waste of effort. Surely there are other coolant tanks out there that are of a similar shape. Unlike a fuel tank, coolant tanks are not integral to the looks or function of a machine

Jeepermc

02-25-2010, 01:33 PM

I've got a set of black Maier front and rear fenders.

Here's what I'm working with right now.....lol... I've actually been toying with the idea of doing it up black and white like the newer KFX450's....But that would mean white plastic and black frame, etc... I dunno...got some choices to make....

Maico

02-26-2010, 03:05 AM

P.S. I think the overflow bottle/coolant tank is a waste of effort. Surely there are other coolant tanks out there that are of a similar shape. Unlike a fuel tank, coolant tanks are not integral to the looks or function of a machine

Sorry...I disagree. If there were other coolant tanks out there that are of a similar shape....those of us that are in need of them....and there are many...would have found them and be using them by now.

Yes...they ARE integral to the looks and function of a machine. Maybe not all the time...but running sand drags in 100+ degree heat uphill.....if it boils over....coolant on the ground. Not good. Not environmently friendly. If it boils over w/the bottle in place...coolant stays in the bottle,not on the ground and when the engine cools down after sitting say over nite...coolant is drawn from the bottle back into the rads.

Maico

02-26-2010, 03:32 AM

OZQUAD44

02-26-2010, 07:51 AM

Given the choice between a new fuel tank and an overflow bottle I'd take the Fuel tank any day. Thats what I meant when I was saying the overflow bottle was a waste of time, not that you shouldn't use one.

I guess Clarke are just banking on the fact that there are probably five times the amount of 84/5 Tecates out there than there are 86/7 models, but I agree with you on the missing the boat thing. I think there would be far more 86/7 getting resurrected if the infamous tank issue was solved.

alexandros

02-26-2010, 08:22 AM

I don't thing that we have to argue between us ( tecate guys) and i don't thing a wast of time anything that can be made reproduction for our trikes even if its most or less usauble in our trike. It's good to know that something is availiable even if we'll newer use it on our riding trikes.

Too sad that 86-87 gas tank are not available for now. Maybe in the USA the 84-85 tecates are more than the 86-87 but exactly the opposite thing happens to Europe, and maybe the rest of the world. Ebay can prove this! sellers that sell worldwide get higher prices on 86-87 tecate items they sell than others that sells only in the states.

Anybody asked what is the minimum number they want at Clark gas tanks to put in production line a 86 kxt gas tank? Maybe to start a group buy from this forum!

fabiodriven

02-26-2010, 12:08 PM

While I'm all in favor of a company making anything that is currently NLA....I think Clark is missing the boat here. As of 2:30 em EST...there are 23 '84/'85 T3 tanks on E-Bay. All with 0 bids. Consequently...there is 1 '86/'87 T3 tank.

Seems to me that '84/'85 T3 tanks are fairly common.

Just my $.000002 (after taxes):cool:

I would have to agree with this statement %100. I have a TON of 84-85 tanks, most of which I got for next to nothing. Hell, I even got a really nice red one for free! (Thanks SBLT500R) I do have multiple second gen tanks, but they are all useless.

Jeepermc

02-26-2010, 01:46 PM

I would have to agree with this statement %100. I have a TON of 84-85 tanks, most of which I got for next to nothing. Hell, I even got a really nice red one for free! (Thanks SBLT500R) I do have multiple second gen tanks, but they are all useless.

I don't agree with that 100%...86/87 guys do need a tank. but out of those 23 tanks on E-bay...How many are decent looking enough that you'd put em on a nice rider? Maybe 2? And then it still needs work... Hell...the majority of 84/85 tanks are e-bay are worse than my current tank.... Besides, I'd like some color choices.

dcreel

02-26-2010, 02:16 PM

I don't agree with that 100%...86/87 guys do need a tank. but out of those 23 tanks on E-bay...How many are decent looking enough that you'd put em on a nice rider? Maybe 2? And then it still needs work... Hell...the majority of 84/85 tanks are e-bay are worse than my current tank.... Besides, I'd like some color choices.

Exactly how I feel..

Maico

02-26-2010, 02:52 PM

fabiodriven

02-26-2010, 03:17 PM

Yeah, I'm not saying they shouldn't make the A1-A2 tanks. That's great that they are. A lot of the tanks you see that look really bad just need a wet sanding and they'll be good to go. The B1-B2 tanks all have the issue with the hardware spinning in the plastic that is pretty much incurable.

alexandros

02-26-2010, 03:48 PM

we need both A1-A2 and B1-B2 tanks to be reprodused, thats what i have to say!!!

I also send an email to clark gas tanks asking them 86 gas tanks and the answer was negative!

Jeepermc

02-26-2010, 03:49 PM

Guys...you're missing the point. Point is that there ARE '84/'85 tanks out there....IF you want to put a little effort into them. You're wanting new tanks for vanity reasons. Us '86/'87 T3 guys have to take what we can get....and they're far and few between.

Don't get me wrong...I'm all in favor of Clark building tanks for the '84/'85. I just think that their ROI would be greater making '86/'87 tanks instead....that's all

I get what you're sayin...Nobody is suggesting they not make 86/87 tanks. If you think about it Clarke is likely banking on the fact that there are many more 84/85's out there to sell tanks to than the 86/87... I don't know what it takes to build a tank but given the numbers I'm not convinced the ROI would be any better for any years...Sheer numbers tells them to build the 84/85 first. What needs to happen is 84/85 guys buy a tank so they are more likely to take the risk on building the 86/87 tank if the 84/85 turns out to be a good seller... It could work both ways but my guess is the numbers aren't there for 86/87 to make Clark jump yet...

Jeepermc

02-26-2010, 03:53 PM

I wish the same mfg would build both tanks and plastics...That way everything would match....Am I gonna get it? Prolly not..

sblt500r

02-26-2010, 04:04 PM

i'd be in for an 86-87 tank if they'd make them. wonder how many orders they need to think about it?

honda250sx

02-26-2010, 04:31 PM

I'd be in in a heartbeat. I even told them I'd pay upfront for mine when I talked to them in Indy.

tecat-z

02-26-2010, 05:08 PM

fabiodriven

02-26-2010, 05:29 PM

Trying to bring back color in any green tecate tank is an impossible task. The color is lost all the way through. Unlike a 85-86 R tank where under the oxidation is brilliant red. They are two completely different animals. Which is why you see so many on ebay. They are all subpar quality and a quick so called "sand & buff" does nothing but waste time, since there's no color to bring back. If it was so easy, why aren't all 86-87 tanks brilliantly colored? Cause the suffer the same process of degration. The ONLY difference is 2nd gens have brass inserts to deal with. That's it, and thats the gripe? Well that and the color sucks too.... Gees, downplaying a NEW product cause it isn't what I want first, is a foolish stand to take.

I think a lot of you guys are getting a bit out of hand with this. IT'S A GREAT THING THAT THEY ARE MAKING NEW A-1 and A-2 TANKS! I AM GLAD THEY ARE.

I personally do not need any first gen tanks and in owning both machines have found no issues at all with finding good first gen tanks. Second gen tanks are near impossible to find in good shape though. It doesn't matter how deep your pockets are.

I realize that the discolored tanks are discolored through and through. There are, however, plenty of sun bleached tanks that can be brought back through wet sanding.

Tecate 50

02-26-2010, 06:22 PM

You can wet sand through and through all day long and buff it. The surface will be shiny of course, but through and through means through and through! You can't polish a turd! I wet sanded for hours.....it looks shiny, but when the color is gone its gone! Dont know where, it but its gone! I want my color back, mother nature please help me........lol. First gen was around first, which means we have first choice. 2nd gens were around 2nd....which means just like on the drag strip, they will always be second fiddle! Doom is coming trikefest 2010........Can't we all just get along!

Maico

02-26-2010, 08:14 PM

Nobody's downplaying a new product. Just difference of opinions...that's all.

Curtis-Tecate3

02-26-2010, 09:04 PM

If Clark does in fact come through and make a first gen tank then I certainly hope that people will support them. If not then us 2nd gen guys will never have a chance. And if you compare both tanks it's a no brainer as to why they will do the 84-85 tank. For lack of a better term it is a simple design compared to the 86/87.

And since us 2nd gen guys are still dreaming how about a larger capacity tank as well.

Curtis.

Tecate 50

02-26-2010, 11:26 PM

Well I spoke with Chris with Clark Gas Tanks. He said that they are indeed going to be making tanks for 86-87.............so its good for all of us! Its just gonna take some time!

ceaserthethird

02-27-2010, 03:17 AM

How about we get a list of people who want a 86-87 tank, Chris @ Clark Gas Tank - might be willing to take the offer and start the production of tanks with a guarantee of people pre-paid for the tank.

Tecate 50

02-27-2010, 03:43 AM

Well I spoke with Chris with Clark Gas Tanks. He said that they are indeed going to be making tanks for 86-87.............so its good for all of us! Its just gonna take some time! Again for the second gen guys.......they are going to make them, as soon as the first gens are released for the public.....that is straight from Chris at Clark!

alexandros

02-27-2010, 11:53 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350319189089&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:MOTORS:1123

305usd for the gas tank!!!!

Red Rider

02-28-2010, 12:36 AM

305usd for the gas tank!!!!If this guy had waited a few months, he could have gotten a brand new one for about $100 less.

Eric250R

02-28-2010, 03:40 AM

I'm definately down for one of the second gen tanks, keep us posted.

Maico

02-28-2010, 03:47 AM

If they're gonna do 2nd gen tanks....make 'em desert tanks.

Jason Hall

02-28-2010, 11:08 AM

I was also at the dealer show. I talked to the people at Clarke for about 30 minute's. I gave them the webb address's to both .org and .com. The beautiful Blond Gal with clark wrote down the address's, and also took my Number :naughty: :D

Anyway, they said to make 1 mold for any tank cost's about $15,000. If you guy's want 2nd gen tank's, get on the horn and let them now how many they can sell. Maybe do a pre order of some kind???

alexandros

02-28-2010, 04:29 PM

Anyway, they said to make 1 mold for any tank cost's about $15,000. If you guy's want 2nd gen tank's, get on the horn and let them now how many they can sell. Maybe do a pre order of some kind???

So they need to sell 71 gas tank just for the cost of the molt!

Pretty sure i can make a group buy of 10 tanks for our tecates here in Greece!

61 more volunteer? :)

Really how many 86-87 tecate owners are we in this forum?

JohnR.

02-28-2010, 04:33 PM

The other question you have to ask is how many 86-87 owners need a whole new tank. Since I bought mine in 1999 I have made sure to coat any hardware that goes into my tank in anti-seize and they all go in and out without an issue so I'd only replace it for cosmetic reasons. Fortunately the tank cover I got from Mik makes it pretty again so I'd be out. I hope they make the tanks but I hope I don't need one. :)

John

Tecate 50

02-28-2010, 04:40 PM

I'm having a hard time believing its 15,000! Thats crazy money....

dcreel

02-28-2010, 04:43 PM

I keep checking their site for pics of the 84-85 tank. I wonder how long it will take to get some pics of the tanks?

honda250sx

02-28-2010, 09:01 PM

I know a guy that just had a mold done for a vintage sled. 72 sno-jet thunderjet gas tank. Mold cost him $5K. It isn't very intricate either. So $15K may not be that far off.

JohnR.

02-28-2010, 09:29 PM

That seems nuts to me. I'd sooner spend $1000 to have a custom aluminum tank made than spend $5000 on a mold to make a stock one but then again I'm not much for restoring. I prefer to restify.

John

Jason Hall

02-28-2010, 09:36 PM

I have a buddy who works for a machine shop that make's mold's for plastic car part's (Interior kick panel's, misc tail light lens's some really cool stuff that cost's huge money to make). Some of the mold's cost 50,000 and are 3-foot square block's of steel that seperate Into like 3 different section's. This guy make's the 3 dimensional shape of the part In the middle of the mold. It's friggin INSANE how much time goes Into some of these thing's.

nd4speed

03-01-2010, 04:04 PM

Um I always wondered how much a custom chopper builder would make a steel tank for. Those guys on OC Choppers show make it look easy.

honda250sx

03-02-2010, 11:19 AM

What is easy to understand is these tanks even when broken sell for $300. Its supply and demand. He did a preorder all upfront and paid for the mold and got his tanks for free. Its just like classic cars. There is always some willing to pay the money. These hobbies are just the same.

hadar

03-04-2010, 09:05 PM

Sure hope that these are going to be made available someday. I'm in for a few.

alexandros

03-24-2010, 07:09 AM

any news here?

Tecate 50

03-24-2010, 09:23 AM

I spoke with them yesturday, they said that had some minor modifications yet to do on the bottom end of the tank! They said the tanks should be ready for production in about a week!

dcreel

03-24-2010, 04:56 PM

Awesome I need 2. 1 in green and 1 in white.

svtkeith

03-24-2010, 10:37 PM

Awesome I need 2. 1 in green and 1 in white.

Do you think a white tank will look funny with the green plastics and white number plate?

dcreel

03-25-2010, 05:50 AM

Do you think a white tank will look funny with the green plastics and white number plate?

I think that would look pretty good.

fabiodriven

03-25-2010, 08:38 AM

I think that would look pretty good.

Thumbs up. RUN IT!!!!!!!

svtkeith

03-26-2010, 01:48 PM

Thumbs up. RUN IT!!!!!!!

Thats all i needed to hear lol, cant wait till this build is done!

alexandros

04-14-2010, 06:42 AM

I spoke with them yesturday, they said that had some minor modifications yet to do on the bottom end of the tank! They said the tanks should be ready for production in about a week!

any update here?

Tecate 50

04-14-2010, 10:26 AM

Now they are saying May 2010........! You can contact them at 1-800-232-2002

alexandros

04-14-2010, 01:45 PM

no need to call them I believe you!!

I'm just very curious to see them in production,thats why.

Tecate 50

04-14-2010, 02:57 PM

Thanks....I have been stalking them for 6 weeks now! I always talk to Chris....everytime I talk with him he says they are a week out! This time he said they will available the first week of March! Getting tired of the wait, but what choice do we have! It will be nice to mount that baby on there though! As soon as they are available I will post it!

99gsxr750

05-22-2010, 10:16 PM

Any updates?

350Xccelerator

05-22-2010, 10:37 PM

Looks like Chris is a liar lol.

Hoosier_Daddy

05-22-2010, 11:09 PM

I'll tell ya, the industry i worked for that closed the doors, I ran injection mold presses and made car parts. I know how to run those presses inside and out. I did it for years. I have always dreamed about this, and I mean I honestly would do it, if I ever won the lottery or something and became a millionaire, I would buy a couple old presses, and spend the money to get molds made for fenders, tanks, water bottles and shrouds for all years of Tecate 3's and i would just make it a hobby to make these items for myself and the Tecate guys and friends i have made here over the years just for the pure love of the Kawasaki Tecate. I really would. But, don't count on it because i don't think I'll be winning the lottery any time soon. Just a dream of mine.

Hearing about them producing these tanks is great news though. I hope they turn out right and that they get some 2nd gen tanks made in the near future as well.

Hoosier_Daddy

05-22-2010, 11:13 PM

Oh, and for the record, those prices that were given for the cost it takes to make molds is accurate and i'd even say under the cost. These molds are intricate and precision made and you have to be careful with them as well. It's quite a job to change the molds in the presses to run a different part etc. You need a forklift, a good knowledge of it and a lot of patience to make sure you handle them properly.

Tecate 50

05-23-2010, 01:22 AM

Looks like Chris is a liar lol.

Im starting to think the same thing!

mudbogger

05-23-2010, 05:54 PM

any news on these by chance? has Chris replied back to emails or phone messages by chance? I would purchase 2-3 of these for sure for the 84-85 T-3.

dcreel

05-23-2010, 06:34 PM

I've talked to him by e-mail as well to see what the hold up is. He told me they want them perfect tbefore they release them. That's totally understandable. He said he would send me an e-mail when they are available.

motoman1012002

05-23-2010, 07:37 PM

where is Hornetpowersports at how can i get in touch

mudbogger

05-23-2010, 08:33 PM

I've talked to him by e-mail as well to see what the hold up is. He told me they want them perfect before they release them. That's totally understandable. He said he would send me an e-mail when they are available.

PLEASE let me know when they do my friend-:) I would prefer perfect over inferior:) I would like min 2!

alexandros

07-03-2010, 10:04 AM

have you seen this?
http://www.clarkemfg.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=465
has anyone bought them? are they good quality?

any update for the 86-87 gas tanks?

hadar

07-03-2010, 02:30 PM

Wow, cool I want one. Need to save some $ right now though. Perhaps in a few weeks.

Billy Golightly

07-03-2010, 09:28 PM

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/album.php?albumid=382 Seen this album someone made this afternoon with a comparison of OEM and Clarke tanks.

Mosh

07-04-2010, 08:01 AM

Wow those are excellent!!!

Good job Clarke..Thanks for more trike parts!

hang&rattle

07-04-2010, 08:28 AM

I seen the different colors, but what does the 'natural' look like, courious.

Red Rider

07-04-2010, 03:05 PM

I seen the different colors, but what does the 'natural' look like, courious.It's kind of a "straw", or yellowish-white-opaque colored plastic. It's not a cool color at all, but it's real easy to see the fuel level through.

hang&rattle

07-04-2010, 08:30 PM

Actually you hit on a cool idea Red Rider. A clearish (or nearly see through) tank. Could put fake plastic fish and plant life in there. Excellent conversation peice.

Red Rider

07-04-2010, 09:22 PM

Actually you hit on a cool idea Red Rider. A clearish (or nearly see through) tank. Could put fake plastic fish and plant life in there. Excellent conversation peice.Or, you could just put an aquarium on your 6-pack rack.

99gsxr750

08-18-2010, 08:39 PM

So has anyone purchased one of these? Have the issues mentioned been fixed?

Tecate 50

08-18-2010, 09:37 PM

So has anyone purchased one of these? Have the issues mentioned been fixed?

Just ordered mine yesturday....what issues are you talking about?

dcreel

08-18-2010, 10:21 PM

Just ordered mine yesturday....what issues are you talking about?

probably the dent above the seat. The only thing making me wonder about these. If you have a Hi-Flite seat it is covered. stock seat it's there for you to look at everytime you ride it.

Tecate 50

08-18-2010, 11:13 PM

probably the dent above the seat. The only thing making me wonder about these. If you have a Hi-Flite seat it is covered. stock seat it's there for you to look at everytime you ride it.

Yeah I wont be happy about that at all.....why in the world would it be that way! Guess I will have to get a Hi-Flite!, cause I refuse to look at that dent!

fabiodriven

08-28-2010, 12:48 PM

It means I would like to see pics of 10 tanks!

OK, it ain't 10, but there are 7 here. I have one on my trike right now and there may be one or two more floating around here somewhere...:wondering

And what's this dent everybody's talking about? I read through the older posts and nobody seems to get into details about it.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tnaks.jpg

Zane

08-28-2010, 01:04 PM

Here is my clark tank.

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dcreel

08-28-2010, 01:06 PM

Zane,

What do you think about those tank stickers? I've seen them on Ebay. Wondering about the quality..

dcreel

08-28-2010, 01:13 PM

Here is the post from the Tecate groups.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=164&pp=10&page=2

He posted pictures of the first Clarke Teacte tank he got in the mail. I can't seem to find the pics he posted, but there was a large indention in the tank right above where the stock seat sits. With his Hi-Flite seat on it was covered.

dcreel

08-28-2010, 01:16 PM

I found the pictures of the side by side Clarke vs stock where you can see the dent.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/album.php?albumid=382

Zane

08-28-2010, 01:34 PM

As you can see my clark tank has no dent in it.

dcreel - The sticker was on the thick side but seems to be good quality. The only problem with it is all the holes. They have glue it each hole so dirt can stick in there. Only time will tell how well this will hold up and if I can clean the glue out of the little holes.

Tecate 50

08-28-2010, 02:14 PM

Got mine.......looks perfect, with no imperfections! Clark did a great job!

dcreel

08-28-2010, 02:51 PM

Definitely good news.. We've got 2 on order. A green one and a white one.

Jeepermc

08-29-2010, 01:50 PM

Guess I better get a black one on order.....

lazybiker79

09-14-2010, 01:06 PM

I would love to buy a new tank for my 87 tecate.. Any news on the reproduction?

lazybiker79

09-14-2010, 01:12 PM

99gsxr750

09-18-2010, 11:05 AM

Got mine.......looks perfect, with no imperfections! Clark did a great job!

Sounds promising. Guess I'll be ordering one soon.

Curtis-Tecate3

09-18-2010, 06:34 PM

I would love to buy a new tank for my 87 tecate.. Any news on the reproduction?
I wouldn't hold my breath for a 2nd gen tank. 10x harder to reproduce that one.

Curtis.

RacerRichie

09-18-2010, 07:44 PM

dont hold your breath I heard 1st gen only

Mosh

09-18-2010, 09:31 PM

I'm looking for a reproduction headlight cover too.. I bought one on eBay 2 years ago, it was brand new. Had an off with the tecate now I'm having a lot of trouble finding parts for it. Please help me

Send a private message to HornetsPowersports on here.

He has nice Maier Repro Shrouds and headlight covers for the 86-87 T-3..Very good guy to deal with also.