Kawasaki Z tank wanted

[sharky]

Just casting around at the moment...plans are already forming in my head after collecting a certain nose fairing from Rik......
Looking for the standard Z900,Z1000 type tank...or anything else similar.
What sort of top tube set on these things ?? Single tube or twin ??

[chopaweeza]

They tend to go for around $250-300 for a decent one . I sold the last that I had before Xmas and the guy I sold them to got about $300 each on ebay a week later for them. Look at 80-81 Z750/1000 tanks as these are similar but alot cheaper. The tube set up on a Z900/1000 is a three tube spread with a bayonet rear fitting .

[chopaweeza]

Just spotted one on ebay with the bidding at $200 at the moment.

[EFE 1230]

quote:Originally posted by chopaweeza

Just spotted one on ebay with the bidding at $200 at the moment.
That's a Z1 tank still in the original paint my bet is it will go $400+. A Z650 tank is similar shape & size should be able to find one for well under $100.

[sharky]

Cheers Chop & EFE, I'll keep my eyes open...no rush, got the fj to finish first.
But if anyone spies one for silly price...

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8419553315261.JPG
This is a 76 Z750 twin cyl tank, might be hard to find but will be VERY CHEAP!!!

[EFE 1230]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8419553315769.JPG
The underside, what you want to stick under it????

[chopaweeza]

Heh EFE , I just happen to need a 750 twin tank for my 750 twin so how much posted to Sydney mate????

[sharky]

It will be grafted onto the xjr when it gets its rebuild. As the FJ project is gonna be stealth/futuristic style I'm going real ol' skool on the other...

[EFE 1230]

quote:Originally posted by chopaweeza

Heh EFE , I just happen to need a 750 twin tank for my 750 twin so how much posted to Sydney mate????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Motorcycle-Parts-Accessories__1976-Kawasaki-KZ-750-Gas-Tank_W0QQitemZ150248861944QQadnZMotorcycleQ20Parts Q20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2863QQcmdZViewItem?hash= item150248861944& Ebay USA mate! about $90-$110 AUS via US postal service priority international mail (6-10 business days delivery)

[JackTar]

Nice one here if ya know anyone in the land of the pom, not cheap though.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KAWASAKI-Z900-Z1000-FUEL-TANK_W0QQitemZ290232209193QQihZ019QQcategoryZ10464 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[TurboKat]

How about this Rusty?
'81 XS 1100, no dings, no rust, no cap or tap.
I've had it hanging in the shed for ages, was gunna use it on a project.
I only paid $100 for it so it's yours for $250 hand delivered. ;)
The best part is you won't hafta cheapen any Kawasaki parts by putting them on a smelly <s>Hahaha</s> Yamaha
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8419639283550.JPG

[TurboKat]

Should be a piece of piss to mount it too.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8419639279262.JPG

[TurboKat]

Top view.
What nose fairing did you get?
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8419639282402.JPG

[sharky]

Mmmmmm, That would be from the Midnight Special...sure you didn't own one ??
Looks like your sort of style [xx(]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/8419738337983.jpg


That should do the job mate, got the right top tube set up on the xs11
(Yep,had one of them, but the proper E model).

Can you just measure the overall width & length for me ?

And the fairing.....Hugh Keays-Byrne ;)

[TurboKat]

Length 560 mm + 30 mm for the mounting tab, width about 330 mm from badge to badge, height 255 mm.
Stone/Mad Max replica eh? Don't you realise those were PROPER MOTORCYCLES [^]

[sharky]

Yeah, but they were a bit under-powered so I'll just use a Yam 1200 motor :D

I'll measure my tank and compare...first thoughts is is might be a bit small.....How much ? considering its a 'smelly yamaha' bit and thus worthless to a <s>coneseuir</s> kwaknut like ya'self.

[TurboKat]

Gotta still be worth 100 bills I reckon. (including shipping from Melbournia to Brisbania)

[WATEVR]

just a shot but have you ventured onto the Zowners website and seen if anyone in there has one kicking around??

[TurboKat]

Here's one
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fuel-Tank-Z900-kawasaki-good-condition_W0QQitemZ220237501885QQihZ012QQcategoryZ 35231QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[sharky]

[:o)] Yeah, er, thanks mate....See Chopweeza's post....up top....3rd one down.....Oh...a Z9 tank......[B)]

[TurboKat]

OOPS [:I]

[sharky]

Wonder if the Kwak boys nicked the tank from Yam.....
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/6554162428892.jpg

Ok TeeKay I'll 'ave it....S'pose you want the cash first....

[TurboKat]

Nah mate, I'll bring it up with me on Choosdy & you can "Fix me up" [:X] then. ;)

[sharky]

<s>Ok TeeKay I'll 'ave it....S'pose you want the cash first....</s>
Been doing some research and I was right...the tank is only 15 litres....waaay toooo small.
Gonna have to look at other stuff.....Oh well...back to the other project for now [}:)]

[TurboKat]

Planning on doing some touring are you?

[sharky]

Nah, but some of us ride inter-state for certain events...:D