Clarke four gallon tank

Try going to the wiki site http://tw200.wiki-site.com/ and click on fuel



then read our old threads about it



http://tw200forum.co...1/ShowPost.aspx



http://tw200forum.co...8/ShowPost.aspx





http://tw200forum.co...7/ShowPost.aspx



http://tw200forum.co...8/ShowPost.aspx



http://tw200forum.co...8/ShowPost.aspx





Sorry if I repeated any



Just enter in --- site:tw200forum.com 4 gal ----- to google and it will look up any entries new or real old on the forum

PJungnitsch said:

Yours was the only XT225 Clarke conversion I could find before I ordered mine, I studied your install with great interest.



Mine has been on most of the summer and has worked great, the only issue I have is the left side of the tank rests on the valve cover. Spaced it up but it likes to settle there. Does yours do that? So far the heat hasn't caused any problems.

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I'm glad my installation helped you; thank you for letting me know. My 4.1-gallon fuel tank has been installed since November, 2009, and it has proven to be very durable, turning my Zong into a great little adventure bike.







As the Clarke tank ages, it expands, and the weight of the fuel can cause the rear of the tank to bow inward a bit. Therefore, it's important wrap some foam around the bike's frame under the tank's rear support. If necessary, you an bolster this foam with one, or several, 1-inch wide strips of mud flap. I employed this method, using some pieces of mud flap from a diesel tractor, and the foam supplied with my Clarke fuel tank. I attached the additional support to the bike's frame using zip ties. If you like, I can take a few photographs after the winter weather departs Idaho.



Spud

PJungnitsch said:

That's a good idea, thanks. Some pictures would be great when you have time.



Agree it's a useful conversion, having the big tank is very relaxing!

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You did a superb job; the 4.1-gallon tank looks great on your bike! Your saddle seems to conform very well to the Clarke tank. Did you cut the plastic base of your saddle?



Indeed, it is very comforting to have the extra fuel on board. I can go 240 miles to reserve, and still have 1.3-gallons remaining in the tank! With a range of 350 miles, I can really take long trips, and head far out into the "boonies."







Spud