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Johnhawk308
10-06-2004, 08:34 PM
i am in need of a metal gas tank for my 1982 Honda Atc 200e big red. if anyone knows where i can get one itd be great, thanks, john
BIGRED_87
10-07-2004, 09:30 AM
check ebay often. you can also use one from an '83 Big Red 200e or an '84 Big Red 200es. ALSO, you can use the tank from and '84 200m or and '85 200m. They are all identical tanks, just different stickers. Hope this helps.
bonkers_200s
10-07-2004, 02:19 PM
i have a 200s, i was wondering if i could put a big red tank on it, they are very similar, i believe the big red tank is larger, but i dont remember i had a big red about 6 years back.

has anyone ever done it? do they match up? and would the extra fuel amount to anything?
BIGRED_87
10-07-2004, 02:25 PM
the 200s tank is different from the 200 big reds and the 200m's. it is smaller than they are, and i don't think it will line up.
BIGRED_87
10-08-2004, 11:31 AM
check this out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2492741254&category=43965

it's a 7-day listing, and it only has 2 days & 7 hours left. which means it's been on there for OVER 4 and half days now. and the good news: after all that time, ONLY ONE PERSON HAS BID SO FAR!!! so you might have a really good chance at getting it...and for a really low price. it's only at $8.99 now. good luck!
83200e
10-08-2004, 01:34 PM
It says it has rust on the bottom edge.Thats where they start leaking first.I wouldn't
touch it .
BIGRED_87
10-13-2004, 02:42 PM
here's another auction on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2494315063&category=43965
bigredhead
10-13-2004, 02:50 PM
what are the chances of finding a tank from some other ATV that could be made to fit ?
BIGRED_87
10-13-2004, 03:08 PM
here's an auction for a 1981 honda atc 200. pretty sure that it will fit also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2493570113&category=43965
BIGRED_87
10-13-2004, 03:49 PM
what are the chances of finding a tank from some other ATV that could be made to fit ?

do you mean from some other brand such as yamaha or suzuki 3 wheelers? if so, i don't know of any that would match up to a 200 big red. as far as other hondas, like a 200x or 200s or a 250r, forget it. now the 1981, 1982, 1983 atc 200's, i'm pretty sure that they will fit. another tank that comes to mind that MAY fit (and i'm really reaching on this one) would be the 1980 thru 1983 atc 185 / 185s tanks. but don't hold me to that.
smokinp
10-13-2004, 07:26 PM
johnhawk308,are you still interested in the tank that I have???
Johnhawk308
10-15-2004, 09:09 AM
still interested
bigredhead
10-15-2004, 09:23 AM
i meant what are the chances of making ANY gas tank from either a dirt bike, other ATV, etc... fit on a trike !
Billy Golightly
10-15-2004, 11:19 AM
Anything is possible with a grinder and welder :D Although I'd advise you to be very cautious with either one around the gas tank.


*Legal Disclaimer: If you use the tools inapropriatly or do not have any common sense do not attempt to do anything but breathe and make your heart beat. If you fail to follow these instructions and this disclaimer death is certain*
bigredhead
10-15-2004, 11:29 AM
LOL.. i like your disclaimer.

been reading alot of these in the clymer manual

ex: Check to make sure you have gas in the tank.. note: do not use a match or lighter to do this as a serious explosion will occur.
BIGRED_87
10-15-2004, 01:47 PM
here's yet even another auction...cheap!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2494670119&category=43981
BIGRED_87
11-05-2004, 12:22 PM
Johnhawk308, just wondering if you ever got the metal tank you were looking for? here's 2 more on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4500603438&category=43969

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4500825922&category=43977
smokinp
11-05-2004, 01:48 PM
yes,I hooked John up with a gas tank....
Pistonhead
11-05-2004, 06:52 PM
Anything is possible with a grinder and welder :D Although I'd advise you to be very cautious with either one around the gas tank.


*Legal Disclaimer: If you use the tools inapropriatly or do not have any common sense do not attempt to do anything but breathe and make your heart beat. If you fail to follow these instructions and this disclaimer death is certain*
I've heard of a guy basically blowing up his whole basement when redoing a motorbike tank. I wouldn't want to risk it unless I was 100% sure that the fumes were done.